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Rational Vastu 2.0
As an Architect, I have often been confronted by my clients’ blind faith in the Vastu Shastras — the ancient building code of India. At first, I dismissed it out of hand; but the trend refused to die. Finally, I decided … Continue reading
Time for an updated Vastu Book
By bizarre coincidence, as of yesterday, (1.11.11) the downloads of my Vastu Book hit 11,111. I’ve been planning on a new and updated version which incorporates green building and this might be just the incentive I need. Meanwhile I’m working … Continue reading
Vastu Puja
The puja for the Pune Bungalow happened yesterday. After the pujari had done his bit, we – the client, builder and myself took turns digging a token hole in the South-East corner of the plot. Gudi Padva is obviously a … Continue reading
FAQs
Here are some of the more frequently asked questions that I have encountered over the years. They have been categorised in order to make it simpler for the reader.
Energy-Efficient Lighting
The incandescent bulb is the most common – and one of the least energy-efficient lighting options for brightening a space. Today we have numerous fluorescent type fittings; both, the old tubelight and modern compacts which retro-fit into incandescent holders. Light … Continue reading
Energy
We can easily save energy and reduce our energy consumption by taking a few simple steps. Most are not too expensive and they pay back fairly quickly. Solar Hot Water It’s one of the cheapest and simplest ways to save … Continue reading
PMK Bungalow
The design of a private residence at Kondhwa, Pune, was a very exciting project. No Reinforced Concrete Cement (RCC) has been used and we opted for load-bearing walls that are cheaper and, in my opinion, better for a building of … Continue reading
Architecture
This has always been my favourite area of work – even more than interior design – because it gives me the best opportunity to follow my ecological design principles. The ultimate aim is to show that construction can be economical … Continue reading
Recommendation Script is Back
Of late, the “recommend this” script which I’d set up for the free Vastu book was getting hit in a big way by spambots. After much procrastination (and stupidly hoping they would just go away!) I finally pulled it down … Continue reading