PLATFORM BED | An Architect Explains
A platform bed is exactly what the name implies – a simple, raised wooden or metal platform on which a
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AN ARCHITECT’S TIPS FOR DESIGNING A KITCHEN
Kitchens are the soul of the house. Today, people want a kitchen that incorporates both a workspace and a casual space for dining. Natural light, big windows, lot of counterspace, dining or working space, casual seating and lots of storage are the preferences in a Kitchen. An Architect shares some of the latest trends. Read on….
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CANOPY BED (4 POSTER BED) | An Architect Explains
A Canopy bed refers to a bed covered by a suspended cloth canopy. For hanging the cloth, usually the canopy
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | APARTMENT DESIGN | An Architect Explains
As an Architect, I get many queries from people about Vastu for apartment design – whether one should consider the
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | APARTMENT SITE | An Architect Explains
Designing multi-storey apartment buildings according to Vastu Shastra principles is not easy since there are several units on each floor
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BUILDINGS IN GUJARAT | An Architect Reviews
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT is an under-construction central business district between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It has been planned by a Chinese firm, East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI), which is responsible for planning much of modern day Shanghai, An Architect reviews the building projects proposed, planned and executed in GIFT……..
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | STORE ROOM | An Architect Explains
The Store Room is the place for storing grains, foodstuff and/or junk in the house for their ready availability and
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FENG SHUI | BEST PERSONAL DIRECTION
You have seen how the Bagua, the elements and Yin and Yang work together to balance and harmonize the energy
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU PRINCIPLES | An Architect Explains
The goal of Vaastu Shastra is to restore the balance between buildings and the universe so as to make the lives of the inmates better. For this, Vastu lays down some principles which are set, rigid rules and were originally meant for only temples and palaces. However, these principles gradually spread by word of mouth and were used for houses as well. Surprisingly,Vastu principles are applicable even today, though ancient India has changed from a largely agricultural society to the birth of many urban cities today. An Architect explains……
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FENG SHUI | BAGUA SECTORS
The nine sectors of the Bagua map relate to the nine areas of your house and these in turn are
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LIGHTING | An Architect Explains
Lighting is an important aspect of all interior and exterior designs. Proper, well designed lighting is absolutely essential for a room to be functionally and aesthetically perfect and to enhance task performance whereas there can be wastage of energy and adverse health effects if the lighting is poorly designed. An Architect explains the different types of lamps and lighting fixtures and how you can use them in your house efficiently and strategically to create a good ambience and correct amount of light………
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | SELECTING THE RIGHT SITE | An Architect Explains
The Selection of a Site is very important since the Site represents a fixed form, that will radiate positive as well as negative energies depending on its location, orientation, shape, slope and soil quality. Therefore according to Vastu Shastra, these are the 5 important aspects to be considered when selecting a Site. An Architect explains the Vastu guidelines for selecting the right site. If you have not yet bought a site these guidelines can help you immensely……
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FENG SHUI | SITE LOCATION
When laying down guidelines for the selection of the right Site/house, Feng Shui deals with a lot of psychological interpretations
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FENG SHUI | SITE SHAPE
It has been validated that energy emitted by matter takes its form from the matter. This means that a triangular
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SCIENTIFIC VASTU | DESIGNING A HOUSE | An Architect Explains
Though Vastu Shastra is an ancient building science, it’s principles are applicable even today. This is because the Vastu factors like the elements of nature, Sun’s effects, Earth’s magnetic field, cardinal directions have not changed over the centuries and Vaastu Shastra is essentially the science of manipulating these Vastu factors in a building, so that the balance is restored between the building and the universe. Here are some simple Vastu tips to help you design a harmonious house……
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FENG SHUI | EIGHT CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
The universe is a balance of Yin and Yang and the balance between the two creates different types of energies.
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