The factors to be considered while designing the exteriors

Whenever we buy a plot, the first thing that is done is to prepare a site plan for the approval of competent authority before preparing the building plan. Once it is approved, one goes for the building plan. For each type of building the requirements are different ass prescribed by developmental authorities, but Vaastu shastra apply the same basic principles to all the buildings used by humans whether it is a house, office or shopping complex. Here one has to meet the requirements of the Vaastu as well as the authority to make a building plan. So here are some points which one should always consider before designing the plan.

The open space around the building: We have to carefully examine the space given to us around the building and make sure that you are leaving the maximum space in North and East side and less on South and West sides. The construction should never be on the Northern and eastern wall as this violates the basic principle of Vastu. The left area in North should not be less compared to the open area left in the South as this is very bad according to Vaastu so one must correct it defect before developing this plan.

The proportion: The ratio between the length and breadth of the building should normally be 1:1 or 1:1.5 or maximum up to 1:2, it should never exceed this limit in any circumstance, otherwise it will become a ‘long bar’ shaped plot and is not at all auspicious for anyone. The building dimension should preferably be longer in North – South and shorter in East – West.

The Levels: At any level, whether Ground level or First level, the West, South, South – West sides should be more elevated than the North, North – East and East sides. Basically the flow of water should always be from the South to North or West to East as it creates a lot of positive energies.

Roofing: The roofing slope should always be towards East and North so that the water always flows towards the North and East. Nowadays, it’s a fashion to keep the roof sloppy, for that one must always be careful to make the slopes in north and east sides. Slanting towards South or West should be avoided as it causes serious health problems.

The height: The height is another criteria, which in one way again related to weight. The height either be kept equal everywhere in the building or it will be preferred to keep the South and West higher than the North and East as the South, West sides will automatically gets heavier and this is very auspicious. But never keep the North and east sides at more heights than the South, West.

Terrace / Porch / Portico / Balcony: All these should always be located in the North, East or North – East sides of the building to bring the health, wealth and happiness. The balconies should always face the North, East or north – East.