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Dissertation Topics Topic 1: Vastu Shastra in Modern Architecture

This document discusses a dissertation topic on incorporating Vastu Shastra principles into modern architecture. Vastu Shastra is a traditional Indian system of architecture that incorporates beliefs about balancing the five natural elements - earth, fire, water, space and air. It includes principles of design, layout, and space arrangement. While some renowned architects have successfully used Vastu Shastra concepts, many contemporary architects deny its validity. The aim of the dissertation would be to analyze the relevance of Vastu Shastra knowledge today, understand how its principles can be applied to modern design, and study approaches to balancing natural elements through Vastu Shastra. Key research questions focus on including Shast

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Dissertation Topics Topic 1: Vastu Shastra in Modern Architecture

This document discusses a dissertation topic on incorporating Vastu Shastra principles into modern architecture. Vastu Shastra is a traditional Indian system of architecture that incorporates beliefs about balancing the five natural elements - earth, fire, water, space and air. It includes principles of design, layout, and space arrangement. While some renowned architects have successfully used Vastu Shastra concepts, many contemporary architects deny its validity. The aim of the dissertation would be to analyze the relevance of Vastu Shastra knowledge today, understand how its principles can be applied to modern design, and study approaches to balancing natural elements through Vastu Shastra. Key research questions focus on including Shast

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MUSKAN PASRICHA

GCAD/17/116
SECTION A
30/07/2021

DISSERTATION TOPICS

TOPIC 1: VASTU SHASTRA IN MODERN ARCHITECTURE

INTRODUCTION
Vastu shastra is a traditional Indian system of architecture which also translates to
“science of architecture”. It includes principle of design, layout measurement, ground
preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry. It incorporates traditional Hindu
and some cases of Buddhist beliefs. Vastu is not a religion, it's a science of setting
things correctly and balancing the five elements that are earth, fire, water, space and air
to have the maximum benefits out of life. It includes scale, proportionate dimension,
mandalas and many more factors. buildings built according to vastu shastra principles
are said to vibrate with ‘universal positive energy’ which results in all round happiness,
health, wealth and prosperity for the occupants, the fundamental principle about
harmony between inmate, nature and built environment essentially, vastu shastra aims
to eliminate negative energy present at a place or location.
However in modern-day India this ancient pattern is being termed as myth or
supernatural by many. On one side, there are renowned Architects like Charles Correa
and Geoffrey Bawa who have famously used Vastu Shastra in a number of their public
projects. On the contrary are most contemporary Architects who deny the validity of
Vastu altogether and run their own designs.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE


● To analyze the importance of the knowledge that the Shastras provide and their
relevance in today’s context.
● To understand how this knowledge can be put to use in design practice.
● To understand the applications of principles in the Shastras to modern
architecture.
● To study the approach of balancing natural elements in modern architecture by
the ways of Vastu Shastra.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS
● How can understanding of Shastras and their principles be included in our design
process?
● Can Vastu shastra become a prime or important element in designing a building?
● How can Vastu shastra affect our design thinking and process?
● How is vastu a scientific background with a practical application and is non
merely a superstitious notion?

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