Architecture for Well Being
- New Delhi Council of Architecture 2021
- 276p.
Dedication p.ix, Spaces we build.. p.xi, Heartfelt Gratitude p.xiii, Reviews From Far and Wide… p.xv, Why This Book? p.xix, How to get most from this book p.xxv, Section – 1, Concept 1:The idea of Well being' p.3, Concept 2: The 'Subtle' governs the 'Gross?! P.8, Concept 3: Matter is "Frozen Energy p.11, Concept 4: Vibrations- the Ballet' of Energy p.15, Concept 5: We are Energy Beings p.21, Concept 6: Toxin Overload on Earthlings! P.27, Summary of the Concepts p.31, Section – 2, Architecture for Well-Being p.37, 2.1 Architecture and Well-being: Evolution through the ages p.39, 2.2 Bio-energetic Architecture: A Paradigm shift in Design Consciousness p.46, 2.3 Two distinct realms of Bioenergetic Architecture p.52, Section – 3, Nine Precepts of Bio-energetic Architecture p.57, Precept 1: Telluric Fields Precept p.64, 2: Vitalized Water Percept p.93, 3: Luminosityp.105, Precept 4: Indoor Climate p.117, Precept 5: Field Free Space p.133, Precept 6: Materials and Surfaces p.146, Precept 7: Aayadi Vaastu p.159, Precept 8: Shape Science p.176, Precept 9:Ubuntu p.193, Section – 4, Playing with 9 Precepts of Bio-Energetic Architecture p.205, 4.1 Six recommendations on applying the Precepts p.207, 4.2 Well-being for everyone from all walks of life p.209, A. Home-Owner / Client p.210, B. Developer p.211, C. Architect / Designer p.213, D. Professional / Entrepreneur p.215, E. Hospital Owner / Medical Practitioner p.217, E. Wellness Resort Owner p.219, G. School Owner / Educationist / Teacher p.220, H. Gymnasium Owner / Health Enthusiast p.222, I. Home-Maker p.224, J. Senior Citizen / Chronic Patient p.226, Section – 5, Projects and Investigations p.231, Project 1: A House on Non-Cardinal Plot (at Ayodhya, India)p.233, Project 2:A Hill House on a Highly Sloped site Near Ooty India) p.238, Project 3:A Wellness Resort in the Swiss Alps (by Lake St. Moritz, Suitzerland) p.243, Investigation 1: Impact of Lunar Eclipse on Water p.248, Investigation 2: Impact of home energy harmonizing' on health and well-being of residents p.254, Epilogue: Whose science is it anyway? p.261, Staying Connected and