216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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Cate Bramble has devoted her career to highlighting the differences between 'feng shui-lite' as a fashionable pursuit in contrast to the original intentions of the Chinese masters. Here she presents the authentic principles in a technical, no-nonsense pocket book specifically for architects. As clients become more demanding and the competition for projects heats up, the architect is well advised... Read more
Introduction: Global perspective: Macrocosm to Microcosm; A short history of spiritual building practices and the valuation across cultures of earth and habitation; Behavioral, archeological and other data corroborating basic feng shui principles. Chapter One: Expert rules: Yin Yang Theory; Wuxing (Five Element Theory); Time and Space; Uses and limitations. Chapter Two: Protoscientific and pseudoscientific conventions (a willing suspension of disbelief?); Drawing conventions (forget about the Greeks for a minute); Numerical conventions (Luoshu and valuations); Astronomical issues; Space weather, geomagnetism and feng shui. Chapter Three: Calculating your own or working with a practitioner; Pros and cons. Chapter Four: Planning; Form and Shape Theory. Chapter Five: Environmental assessment; Existing structures; Bare land; Topography, natural features; Native plants and animals; Restoring habitat; Sustainability and green issues; Using environment to correct problems in existing buildings. Chapter Six: Human factors; Suitability for purpose; The innate human need for particular environments and views; Viewshed, human nature and feng shui. Chapter Seven: Crime and its relation to the environment. Chapter Eight: Structures. Chapter Nine: An overview of the theory of Time and Space; Construction cycles. Chapter Ten: Form and Shape Theory in Time and Space Theory; Optimum orientations per 20-year construction cycle; Problem orientations per 20-year construction cycle. Chapter Eleven; Services. Chapter Twelve: Overlooked and overblown issues of drainage, water supply and storage, ventilation, electrical supply and installation, lighting and sound. Chapter Twelve: Building Elements; Enhancing placement of stairs and gradients, fireplaces, doors, windows. Chapter Thirteen. Materials; Comments on various materials to correct problems with existing structures and avoid problems with others. Addresses. Website resources. Associations, institutes, etc. Index
Biography
Cate Bramble
I began the book expecting some great things. Well, I was not disappointed. - Feng Shui Network
...(the author) has done her homework. With her vast knowledge Cate is able to cover a lot of ground. - Feng Shui Network
This book has been incredibly well researched and offers a genuine attempt to chart all aspects of Feng Shui - Building Design
