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October 15, 2007 at 11:45 PM #10632October 16, 2007 at 4:44 AM #89267
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ParticipantAs for myself I am only truly comfortable in homes where classical portions have been observed. The symmetry of a Roman villa is conducive to a sense of inner harmony through subordination of randomness. You enter through the atrium and proceed into the peristyle, a columned courtyard decorated with statuary and fountains and small trees bearing fragrant fruit. You don’t need to worry about privacy fences because the exterior walls of the structure extend to the property lines and the backyard is, in effect, inside the house. Windows never face out into the world but only inward into the peristyle or impluvium. The over all feeling is one of complete mastery over the menacing possibilities presented by exterior chaos.
Beatus ille qui procul negotiis … paterna rura bobus exercet suis, solutus omni fenore….. Horace
October 16, 2007 at 4:44 AM #89275pertinazzio
ParticipantAs for myself I am only truly comfortable in homes where classical portions have been observed. The symmetry of a Roman villa is conducive to a sense of inner harmony through subordination of randomness. You enter through the atrium and proceed into the peristyle, a columned courtyard decorated with statuary and fountains and small trees bearing fragrant fruit. You don’t need to worry about privacy fences because the exterior walls of the structure extend to the property lines and the backyard is, in effect, inside the house. Windows never face out into the world but only inward into the peristyle or impluvium. The over all feeling is one of complete mastery over the menacing possibilities presented by exterior chaos.
Beatus ille qui procul negotiis … paterna rura bobus exercet suis, solutus omni fenore….. Horace
October 16, 2007 at 5:09 AM #89269pertinazzio
ParticipantVaastu or Vaastu shashtra is the ancient vedic system that corresponds to Feng Shui. Being a Hindu and not a Taoist (though I respect all paths), I prefer the specific methodologies of Vaastu. Through careful harmonization of physical and metaphysical forces Vaastu optimizes the flow of prana within the living structure and thus provides for the propitiation of hostile forces and almost guarantees that an auspicious and successful life is granted to all the inhabitants . After doing some research on the net, I have learned that an ideal vastu structure is remarkably similar to the above mentioned roman villa. My conclusion is that the romans were able to somehow intuit the principals of Vaastu without actually elaborating a formal set of teachings.
Beatus ille qui procul negotiis … paterna rura bobus exercet suis, solutus omni fenore….. Horace
October 16, 2007 at 5:09 AM #89276pertinazzio
ParticipantVaastu or Vaastu shashtra is the ancient vedic system that corresponds to Feng Shui. Being a Hindu and not a Taoist (though I respect all paths), I prefer the specific methodologies of Vaastu. Through careful harmonization of physical and metaphysical forces Vaastu optimizes the flow of prana within the living structure and thus provides for the propitiation of hostile forces and almost guarantees that an auspicious and successful life is granted to all the inhabitants . After doing some research on the net, I have learned that an ideal vastu structure is remarkably similar to the above mentioned roman villa. My conclusion is that the romans were able to somehow intuit the principals of Vaastu without actually elaborating a formal set of teachings.
Beatus ille qui procul negotiis … paterna rura bobus exercet suis, solutus omni fenore….. Horace
October 16, 2007 at 7:13 AM #89279raptorduck
ParticipantI never realized why I like certain styles of homes and why I just love inner courtyards. Thank you.
October 16, 2007 at 7:13 AM #89287raptorduck
ParticipantI never realized why I like certain styles of homes and why I just love inner courtyards. Thank you.
October 16, 2007 at 9:28 AM #89304patientlywaiting
ParticipantI heard that the stairwell should never point directly out the front door (wealth will flow out) and a mirror should never face the bed (it’s like inviting strangers into your relationship). Also, if you want to attract love, put a pair of Mandarin ducks in the love corner of your bedroom (the love corner is different for each person and is based on the stars under which you were born). Exposed beams are not good because they create bad chi/energy (or poisoned arrows) in your home. Feng Shui is making a big splash in American architectural circles. Donald Trump and Larry Elison are big adherents.
Interestingly, the Chinese Mandarin house is also built around a central courtyard. Spain and Mexico have beautiful courtyard houses. They would be ideal for the dry climate of Southern California. The lawn is an import from the prairie (and England) and doesn’t belong here.
October 16, 2007 at 9:28 AM #89313patientlywaiting
ParticipantI heard that the stairwell should never point directly out the front door (wealth will flow out) and a mirror should never face the bed (it’s like inviting strangers into your relationship). Also, if you want to attract love, put a pair of Mandarin ducks in the love corner of your bedroom (the love corner is different for each person and is based on the stars under which you were born). Exposed beams are not good because they create bad chi/energy (or poisoned arrows) in your home. Feng Shui is making a big splash in American architectural circles. Donald Trump and Larry Elison are big adherents.
Interestingly, the Chinese Mandarin house is also built around a central courtyard. Spain and Mexico have beautiful courtyard houses. They would be ideal for the dry climate of Southern California. The lawn is an import from the prairie (and England) and doesn’t belong here.
October 16, 2007 at 10:09 AM #89314davelj
ParticipantFeng Shui is very important to my evaluation of any dwelling. In addition, I look for easy access to the house for Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. Moreover, a back yard with lots of bushes is necessary for ease of hiding eggs and other magical treats brought by the Easter Bunny.
October 16, 2007 at 10:09 AM #89323davelj
ParticipantFeng Shui is very important to my evaluation of any dwelling. In addition, I look for easy access to the house for Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. Moreover, a back yard with lots of bushes is necessary for ease of hiding eggs and other magical treats brought by the Easter Bunny.
October 16, 2007 at 10:41 AM #89322zzz
ParticipantYes to the stairwell – it should never face the front door. You should also not have an unobstructed view of the back door from the front door – again all good things will flow right through the home, out of the home. If you have a home office, or in your workplace, you should have your desk placed so that you are seated facing people walking in – you never want to turn your back on business.
Also, if you are a true believer in Feng Shui, you won’t have a pool in the backyard and you won’t be situated on a cliff. Water flowing in the back means missed opportunities. Not to mention bad luck. On a cliff – too much sun, lack of harmony, not to mention the likelihood your house might end up collapsing.
4 is also an unlucky number in many instances – not all – because of its close intonation to the word death. You’ll notice a lot of buildings in Asia skip the 4th floor much like we skip the 13th. Therefore you may want to look at your address and decide if the numbers are lucky or unlucky. 24 is particularly unlucky – meaning you will starve to death. 44 is also unlucky, but 48 is very good as is most numbers with an 8 in it. 8 rhymes with prosperity.
October 16, 2007 at 10:41 AM #89331zzz
ParticipantYes to the stairwell – it should never face the front door. You should also not have an unobstructed view of the back door from the front door – again all good things will flow right through the home, out of the home. If you have a home office, or in your workplace, you should have your desk placed so that you are seated facing people walking in – you never want to turn your back on business.
Also, if you are a true believer in Feng Shui, you won’t have a pool in the backyard and you won’t be situated on a cliff. Water flowing in the back means missed opportunities. Not to mention bad luck. On a cliff – too much sun, lack of harmony, not to mention the likelihood your house might end up collapsing.
4 is also an unlucky number in many instances – not all – because of its close intonation to the word death. You’ll notice a lot of buildings in Asia skip the 4th floor much like we skip the 13th. Therefore you may want to look at your address and decide if the numbers are lucky or unlucky. 24 is particularly unlucky – meaning you will starve to death. 44 is also unlucky, but 48 is very good as is most numbers with an 8 in it. 8 rhymes with prosperity.
October 16, 2007 at 10:43 AM #89324zzz
ParticipantSplit level homes
Also split levels homes are a definite NO! If you think about it logically, its a horrible flow for a home – practically with or without feng shui. It creates to much dissent, fracture, and lack of harmony in a home.
October 16, 2007 at 10:43 AM #89333zzz
ParticipantSplit level homes
Also split levels homes are a definite NO! If you think about it logically, its a horrible flow for a home – practically with or without feng shui. It creates to much dissent, fracture, and lack of harmony in a home.
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