Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and Calculation of Loads as per IS code
- vastu shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and acts as a guideline to design your home in the way that enhances positive energy. Our nature is abundant with powerhouses of energy sources like the sun, wind, moon, water, earth and fire. Effect of sunrays, flow of winds, pull of earth’s magnetic field and other such cosmic energies. A good home needs to radiate the right kind of energy. A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field which comes under the influence of specific energy field. Architectural changes are not possible for a ready to move in house.
Basic principles of vastu shastra:
- Shape:
Rooms should be preferably be square or rectangle.
- Room basics:
Room should be airy, well lit, bright and clean
- Home centre:
Centre of the house should be an empty space
- Stairs and furniture:
Heavy furniture should be kept in the south-west direction
- Water:
Avoid keeping plants and water features in the bedroom
- Dining table:
Dining space should be near the kitchen and not near the main door
- Mirror placement:
Mirror facing the bed is strictly not allowed. Mirrors in the bedroom need to be placed in such a way that the bed cannot be seen
Auspicious directions as per vastu shastra:
- Kitchen:
South-east is the best
North-east to be avoided
- Staircase:
South-west is the best
North-east to be avoided
- Toilet:
North-west is the best
North-east to be avoided
- Master bedroom:
South-west the best
- Guest room:
North-west is the best
- Living room:
North-west is the best
- Overhead tanks:
West is the best
- Underground tanks:
North-east is the best
South-west to be avoided
Gateway of the house:
Main entrance is not only the entry for the family but also for energy. Main door should be stronger and bigger than other doors in the house and made of superior quality wood preferably teak wood. Main door should be not be dark because good energy is associated with bright and cheery places. Garbage bags, unwanted things and shoes should be kept away from the main door. Main door should open inward and avoid creaky sounds. The main door should be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out you face the north, east or in the north-east direction. Avoid painting the main door black and placing of animal statues near the door
Living room:
Living room should be cluster free and it is the place where the family sends most time together. Living room should face east, north-east. North-west facing living room is also favorable. heavy furniture should be kept in the west or south-west direction of the living room. If planning for a mirror in this room, ensure you place in the north wall. An aquarium on the north or east wall for prosperity. A bright picture of sunrise in the southern wall shades of yellow, green, beige or blue on walls to infuse liveliness and vibrancy.
Bed room:
Bedroom in south-west direction brings good health and prosperity. avoid bedroom in north-east as it may cause quarrel among couples. Bed should be placed in the south-west corner of the bedroom with head facing west. avoid placing a mirror or television in front of the bed, reflection causes fight and other domestic disruptions. Avoid having paintings depicting water or a fountain as it could cause emotional outbursts using of aromatic oils create an oasis of calm.
Kitchen:
Following vastu for kitchen ensures a healthy life for your family growth. Keep water sink away from the gas stove. Fridge needs to be placed at south-west corner. Never let your kitchen face a washroom wall nor share a common wall with it.
Courtyard:
Brahmas than is a unique feature of ancient architecture based on vastu shastra. It is the center of your residence and the holiest and most powerful zone. A tradition home in Kerala, the courtyard is always at the center of the house. This part should be perfect and clutter-free. The placement of kitchen, bathroom or pillar/beam attracts negative energy.