Good House: A Practical Feng Shui Guide for Home

Author: Cang'er
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Fully recommended by the Feng Shui Consultant of the Hong Kong Southern District Chamber of Commerce, this is a Feng Shui classic for home purchase and renovation. Hong Kong Southern District Chamber of Commerce Feng Shui Consultant fully recommended, Feng Shui classic for home purchase and renovation.
The Chinese have always valued the wisdom of survival, observing changes in nature and carefully selecting environments suitable for human survival and development, thus forming a discipline dedicated to studying the relationship between living environments and their layout. Since ancient times, the Chinese (harmony between heaven, earth, and humans) has emphasized the unity of heaven, earth, and humans to achieve a tranquil state that nurtures the mind and body.
The book integrates ancient traditions with modern concepts. It not only analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of residential site selection, design, planning, and construction from a macro perspective, focusing on the aesthetic appeal of the overall layout, but also conducts in-depth and meticulous research on micro aspects, such as the arrangement of study desks, the layout of living rooms, the optimal placement of staircases, and even the arrangement of balconies with potted plants. The content is presented in a clear and orderly manner, emphasizing the auspicious and practical aspects of study desk arrangements. It provides essential details for home purchase and renovation, making it a highly practical home reference book.
Cang'er holds a master's degree in literature and is a university lecturer in folk studies. For many years, she has been involved in the study of traditional culture and folk arts. She has authored or co-authored works such as The Modern Translation of Dunhuang Manuscripts, The Art of Nanjing Qixi Mountain Grottoes and Dunhuang Studies, and Chinese Folk Traditional Arts—Shadow Puppetry. After studying under Feng Shui master Tao Chusheng in 2000, she devoted herself to the study of the I Ching.
Tao Chusheng, deeply influenced by his family's traditions from a young age, had a passion for the Five Elements and numerology. He studied civil engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology. After graduation, he observed celestial phenomena at the Nanjing Purple Mountain Astronomical Observatory for four years, gaining insights into the mysteries of life and death and eventually becoming a Buddhist monk. He immersed himself in Feng Shui studies, achieving profound expertise, particularly in the I Ching, where he uncovered hidden truths unseen by predecessors.
In 1990, he emerged into the world, using his transcendent wisdom and compassionate heart to guide those who were ready. Currently, he resides in Hong Kong as a Feng Shui consultant for the Hong Kong Southern District Chamber of Commerce, providing Feng Shui consultations and business planning for well-known individuals and enterprises in Hong Kong.
Chapter: Suitable Places for Living
China has long placed great importance on purchasing property. The belief is that "having a roof over one's head" is the foundation of a stable life. The ancient Chinese often used grand mansions to symbolize wealth, while describing poverty as "without a single tile on the roof or an inch of land beneath one's feet." However, purchasing a home is a significant undertaking that requires substantial financial and human resources.
When buying a home today, many factors must be considered, such as (convenience of transportation), environmental safety, and the quality of school districts. Additionally, the internal structure of the house, the completeness of its facilities, and the adequacy of its supporting amenities must be evaluated. Beyond these practical considerations, a real estate investor also hopes that the property will bring them good fortune.
### I. Considerations for Community Environment
#### (1) Requirements for Residential Community Environment
Why do designers create landscapes that mimic nature, such as water features and rockeries within the space? This is because humans are inherently part of nature. Only in nature can one truly feel at peace. Some residential communities are built directly against mountains and near water, achieving a highly ethereal state, but they may also present certain issues:
1. Terrain and Topography:
- Residential areas should not be too close to soft slopes. Buyers of villas, in particular, must pay close attention, as soft slopes may slide during heavy rains, leading to severe consequences. Additionally, building on a hill may offer a tranquil and secluded living environment, but higher and more remote locations naturally have fewer people nearby. If the area is surrounded by open space with no other villas nearby, such properties are not ideal for investment or appreciation.
Houses built on slopes are typically standalone villas, emphasizing scenic views. Therefore, the terrain behind the house should be higher, while the front should be lower. However, the front should gently slope downward. It is unfavorable to have a steep or even cliff-like drop, as it creates a negative impression of a "freefall." Conversely, building standalone villas on a front-high, back-low terrain is inappropriate. If the rear is a steep slope or cliff, it is even worse, causing fear and raising concerns about safety.
Buildings with a front-narrow, back-wide or front-wide, back-narrow foundation appear less imposing and give a poor impression.