Classes & Lectures for 2016

This seminar offers an overview of feng shui spanning from its ancient origins, to its various schools of interpretation, to its practical application in modern construction. Case studies of buildings erected with and without these principals will be studied and compared. Symbolic and cultural aspects in architecture will be examined including what constitutes a harmonious landscape in accordance with feng shui principals. Discussions regarding advantages for the occupants as well as the interests of the public will be covered. Examination of feng shui strategies that have been used in luxury buildings and in entire cities will be explored. You will gain a working understanding of the laws and theories of feng shui and discover methods to identify and implement these principles for your own designs. Topics include: The historical origins of feng shui, the various schools of interpretation, the core principles, and the placement of the feng shui map will be discussed. Criteria that are a consideration in the feng shui architecture process such as location, materials, history of the land, proportion, shape, and orientation will be explained. Observations on the flow of energy and how it translates to your own past and future architectural work will be examined. The benefits to the community that feng shui offers, such as health advantages, a fervent utilization of nature, communal harmony, and cultural recognition will be discussed. Case studies of buildings using feng shui principals such as the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in China, The Beacon Tower in Brooklyn, and The Trump International Hotel and Tower will be examined. Feng shui adjustments made to benefit the community, such as those to the global sculpture at Columbus Circle, will be discussed.