1B. Sc, B. Arch, M.U.R.P (IIT RKE) Dean Director-Amity School of Architecture & Planning Amity University, Haryana, Manesar, Gurgaon. Pin 122413
2Assistant Professor B. Arch, Masters in Urban Planning (SPA Delhi) Amity School of Architecture & Planning Amity University, Haryana, Manesar, Gurgaon. Pin 122413
The ancient Vedas contains knowledge of Vaastu (meaning building) Shastra (Science). This vast science acknowledges how to design an environment by the art of placement, channelizing flow of energy to support prosperity and wellbeing and how the absence of its basic application may lead to unhealthy environment. While designing, architects or designers come across various orientations like N, S, E, W with sub directions, NE, NW, SE and SW which enables them to use the five elements of nature required for a human habitat in the best suited way.
The paper discusses a brief about the benefits of North-West Orientation in a residence design highlighting its affect on the occupants owing to the increase in beliefs for this building science and would suggest the areas best suited for this sub direction.
North-West Orientation, Health & Wealth, Architecture, India
