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VASTU HOUSE PLAN
A home is not just a house to live. It is an extension of our mental space and a reflection of our personality. Just as our aesthetic taste influences its design, decor and maintenance, similarly it too influences our moods, thoughts, bio-energy, behaviour, personal and social life, recognition, professional success; in fact, each part of our life is deeply intertwined with our home.
A lot of meticulous designing, planning and execution goes into building a home and decorating it. If the home is designed following Vastu rules and guidelines, then it will resonate with positive energy and vibrations and its occupants will be healthy, wealthy and successful.
It has been noticed that the residents of buildings and apartment blocks which have been built in gross violation of Vastu principles tend to suffer from either insomnia, depression, financial difficulties, domestic unhappiness, or some sort of chronic ailment. They have also been seen to suffer from lack of sense of security, loss of love in life, drug abuse or alcoholism, and misery.
We all care about our homes where we spend our maximum time, effort and money. We are in constant effort to make it a comfortable place as it is our biggest investment. Negative architecture of homes can damage our health, the air we breathe and the water we drink, without our conscience knowledge. Here are certain tips to keep it full of positive energy and optimism-
1. Room for prayer and meditation is recommended to be in the north-east corner of the house.
2. Deity or image of god should not face the south direction.
3. Staircases should be located in Southern or south-western portions of the building.
4. Do not design staircase of a building in the north-east portion.
5. The steps should climb from east to west or from north to south.
6. If there are landings or turnings in a staircase, it should wind up in the clockwise direction.
7. The number of steps in a staircase should be an odd number so that if you start climbing the steps with the right foot, you will reach the higher floor on the right foot itself.
8. Columns in a building should be in even numbers and columns in the north-east corner Should not be circular.
9. When columns are exposed for architectural purposes, the number of exposed columns also should be even.
10. The room in North-West direction is suitable for guests and girls.
11. The Chief of the house should have his room in South-West direction.
12. No bedroom should be situated in North-East direction.
13. No bedroom should be located in South-East direction. For inhabitants of this bedroom, there is no sound sleep and people have much anger.
14. Bathroom should be in the West and South directions and the flow of its drains should be towards North-East.
15. Commode should be South or West facing.
16. Geysers should be South-East since it is ‘Fire & Heat’ corner
17. Toilets and Bathroom should be situated separately. These days these are built attached with each other within the house. The following points need special attention for such Construction- Never builds toilets in the direction of eastern corner. These should be constructed mainly towards South or West. The face should be towards south or West while discharging stool.
18. Balcony should be constructed in the North-East to achieve good health and wealth.
19. Children’s Room should be constructed in the North-West corner but the bathroom should be arranged in prescribed direction only.
20. The doors should be in the North and East. Some painting or window should be opposite each door.
21. It should be in North-West, South or west direction. The furniture should be kept in South and West directions. As far as possible the open space should be maximum in North and East directions.
22. The dining table should be kept in South-East.
23. Garages should be in the South-East or North-West corner. Load on North and East Walls be kept at the minimum.
24. The kitchen must be situated in fire angle, i.e. in South-East. The face of the cook should be towards the East. The water tap in kitchen should be in the North-East direction. It is better if the stone, on which food is cooked, is of red color.
25. The junction of electric cables of the house should be in the South-East corner along with the main switch.
26. The main gate is dependent upon the direction on which the plot lies. Both, East and West directions are considered best for the main gate of the house.
27. In every plot more open space should be kept in North, East and North-East than in South and West.
28. It is best to keep patient’s room in South-West or North-West corner. If the head of the patient is kept in the South, he recovers early.
29. Place of Worship is the place from where good ideas flow. If it is in the North-East and the face of the idol is towards North or East then the property of the house is assured.
30. Servant Quarters should be in the North-West corner.
31. The North-East corner is best for a study room. If the study room and place of worship room are adjacent then it is considered most beneficial.
32. Petty cash for daily expenses should be kept in the North. Jewelry and other valuables should be kept inside a safe in the South. This adds to prosperity.
33. Terrace should be in the North-East.
34. Trees should not be in North and East but in South and West only.
35. Verandah should be in the East as this is also a form of open space.
36. Water-Tank is best to keep it in the North-West, but could be kept in West also.
37. Windows should be opposite to the doors so that both the positive and negative cycles could be completed. This provides happiness and progress to the family.
fFor more details, visit www.apnaghar.co.in
VASTU HOUSE PLAN
A home is not just a house to live. It is an extension of our mental space and a reflection of our personality. Just as our aesthetic taste influences its design, decor and maintenance, similarly it too influences our moods, thoughts, bio-energy, behaviour, personal and social life, recognition, professional success; in fact, each part of our life is deeply intertwined with our home.
A lot of meticulous designing, planning and execution goes into building a home and decorating it. If the home is designed following Vastu rules and guidelines, then it will resonate with positive energy and vibrations and its occupants will be healthy, wealthy and successful.
It has been noticed that the residents of buildings and apartment blocks which have been built in gross violation of Vastu principles tend to suffer from either insomnia, depression, financial difficulties, domestic unhappiness, or some sort of chronic ailment. They have also been seen to suffer from lack of sense of security, loss of love in life, drug abuse or alcoholism, and misery.
We all care about our homes where we spend our maximum time, effort and money. We are in constant effort to make it a comfortable place as it is our biggest investment. Negative architecture of homes can damage our health, the air we breathe and the water we drink, without our conscience knowledge. Here are certain tips to keep it full of positive energy and optimism-
1. Room for prayer and meditation is recommended to be in the north-east corner of the house.
2. Deity or image of god should not face the south direction.
3. Staircases should be located in Southern or south-western portions of the building.
4. Do not design staircase of a building in the north-east portion.
5. The steps should climb from east to west or from north to south.
6. If there are landings or turnings in a staircase, it should wind up in the clockwise direction.
7. The number of steps in a staircase should be an odd number so that if you start climbing the steps with the right foot, you will reach the higher floor on the right foot itself.
8. Columns in a building should be in even numbers and columns in the north-east corner Should not be circular.
9. When columns are exposed for architectural purposes, the number of exposed columns also should be even.
10. The room in North-West direction is suitable for guests and girls.
11. The Chief of the house should have his room in South-West direction.
12. No bedroom should be situated in North-East direction.
13. No bedroom should be located in South-East direction. For inhabitants of this bedroom, there is no sound sleep and people have much anger.
14. Bathroom should be in the West and South directions and the flow of its drains should be towards North-East.
15. Commode should be South or West facing.
16. Geysers should be South-East since it is ‘Fire & Heat’ corner
17. Toilets and Bathroom should be situated separately. These days these are built attached with each other within the house. The following points need special attention for such Construction- Never builds toilets in the direction of eastern corner. These should be constructed mainly towards South or West. The face should be towards south or West while discharging stool.
18. Balcony should be constructed in the North-East to achieve good health and wealth.
19. Children’s Room should be constructed in the North-West corner but the bathroom should be arranged in prescribed direction only.
20. The doors should be in the North and East. Some painting or window should be opposite each door.
21. It should be in North-West, South or west direction. The furniture should be kept in South and West directions. As far as possible the open space should be maximum in North and East directions.
22. The dining table should be kept in South-East.
23. Garages should be in the South-East or North-West corner. Load on North and East Walls be kept at the minimum.
24. The kitchen must be situated in fire angle, i.e. in South-East. The face of the cook should be towards the East. The water tap in kitchen should be in the North-East direction. It is better if the stone, on which food is cooked, is of red color.
25. The junction of electric cables of the house should be in the South-East corner along with the main switch.
26. The main gate is dependent upon the direction on which the plot lies. Both, East and West directions are considered best for the main gate of the house.
27. In every plot more open space should be kept in North, East and North-East than in South and West.
28. It is best to keep patient’s room in South-West or North-West corner. If the head of the patient is kept in the South, he recovers early.
29. Place of Worship is the place from where good ideas flow. If it is in the North-East and the face of the idol is towards North or East then the property of the house is assured.
30. Servant Quarters should be in the North-West corner.
31. The North-East corner is best for a study room. If the study room and place of worship room are adjacent then it is considered most beneficial.
32. Petty cash for daily expenses should be kept in the North. Jewelry and other valuables should be kept inside a safe in the South. This adds to prosperity.
33. Terrace should be in the North-East.
34. Trees should not be in North and East but in South and West only.
35. Verandah should be in the East as this is also a form of open space.
36. Water-Tank is best to keep it in the North-West, but could be kept in West also.
37. Windows should be opposite to the doors so that both the positive and negative cycles could be completed. This provides happiness and progress to the family.
fFor more details, visit www.apnaghar.co.in
House Design, Readymade House Design, Customized House Design, House Plan: Why and How to Choose The Best Architect To do the…
House Design, Readymade House Design, Customized House Design, House Plan: Why and How to Choose The Best Architect To do the…: If you’re like most homeowners, you probably dream of one day completing a major home- project. And I’m not talking about retiling a tub…
Why and How to Choose The Best Architect To do the job for your Dream Home
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably dream of one day completing a major home- project. And I’m not talking about retiling a tub here. This is the once-in-a-lifetime renovation — the kind that dramatically changes how you live, energizes the entire household and makes all the neighbours really jealous
To make your venture a triumph it is vital you choose the correct architect for your job. Whether you will be doing a new build or going through extensive renovations of an existing building. The knowledge insight that a good architect will provide will more than pay for itself. Choosing The Right architect is no different than choosing every other contractor and the following tips could be used through the whole project.
Most of us thinks: Architecture consultancy fee is always an addition to the budget of building your dream home and are only necessary when building multimillion-dollar homes. But the truth is, architects are well worth the extra cost on building the project, because with thoughtful evaluation and design, they can meet — and often exceed — your expectations. In fact, depending on the size or complexity of the project, calling in an architect might be the only way to get the project off the ground, and to ensure your dream comes true and also, saves your cost of construction by 5% to 10%.
1. To see the big picture:
An architect has the training and skill to produce a detailed design based on your particular needs and desires — a design that’s sensitive to the architecture of your existing home and scaled to the proper proportions. However, what truly makes an architect valuable is the ability to develop and refine a vision of the completed project that you can see and understand. And architects are experts at seeing not only the big picture, but also the hundreds of tiny steps between concept and completion.
APNAGHAR has professional team of Architects, Civil Engineers, Electrical & Plumbing Engineers and Vaastu Consultants. We are working on the projects throughout the world.
2. To handle the paperwork
When most of us think of an architect-designed project, we envision the aesthetics of the building: its size, shape and finished surfaces. But behind the pretty face are the bones of the building. It’s the architect’s job to design the project to satisfy building codes and meet specific structural demands. And striking that balance between aesthetic beauty and structural safety is no easy feat — it requires a vast knowledge of various building materials and construction techniques. Hiring a pro makes sure your renovation plays by the rules.
APNAGHAR provides each and every drawings in detail according the local area bylaws and codes. The drawings can be understand by any local contractor.
3. To hire the muscle
No one understands the design of your project better than the architect, which is why he or she is the perfect person to coordinate the various construction professionals before the work starts in earnest. For example, an architect will meet with structural engineers or HVAC mechanics prior to construction to discuss the design, answer questions and ensure everyone knows their job.
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4. To oversee the job
Once the design phase is completed, you can decide how involved the architect is in the actual day-to-day construction of the project — if at all. You can hire an architect just to design the project and create all the necessary drawings, and that’s it. He or she then has no further involvement. However, for an additional fee, some architects will manage the project by hiring subcontractors, establishing the work schedule and confirming that all work is done properly and according to the final plan.
APNAGHAR provides a third level of supervision. We will design and build your project, providing supervision throughout every phase of construction, including hiring subcontractors. This option also saves you the trouble of negotiating and signing two contracts — one with an architect and another with the contractor. But be aware that some design-build firms employ home designers, not certified architects.
5. To go green
More and more the house design of buildings should be environmentally sensitive to both the planet and the homeowner. Considering sustainability in concept and construction will ensure your investment lasts a long time, limits its consumption and saves you money through efficient design.
APNAGHAR house designs includes the concept of “ Green House Design”, “ Energy Efficient House Design”, “Vaastu House Design”, “Earthquake Zone viabilities”, “Sealants free structural designs”, “Passive Solar House Plan”, “Earth Sheltered House Plan”, “Space Efficient Green House Plan”, “Water Harvesting Management”.
Discuss the requirement in complete Requirement: Discuss each and every aspects of your requirement with the architects. This can be done in a meeting or on phone. Gauge how they respond to your ideas. Whether their design style is in line with what you were imagining and also how well you get along with them. To work well there must be a good understanding between you and your architect. How do they react to your ideas do they shoot them down or listen and explain things properly.
Decide the factors: Its not advisable to base your choice exclusively on price. You will discover many factors for you to think about. The rapport you have with your architect will impact considerably on how well your project runs. Particularly with large projects you are likely to wish to have some input, working together with an architect who will listen and take on board your thoughts is going to be far more productive.
If you follow the above advice choosing the best architect to work with you on your project will be painless although it may be time consuming. Just about the most important investments as part of your project is finding the right architect.
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