Theory of Ancient Indian Architecture as Holistic Approach into Sustainable Architecture and Construction

Discover how to achieve total synchronization and resonance of human energy with inner space of the building invisibly connected to the Earth energy and to the Cosmos with Vāstu Shastra.

Vaastu Vidya / Vaastu Shastra is an ancient architectural theory for design and construction. It has elaborated rules for design and construction process such as choosing land, evaluating toxicity of the soil, slopes, vegetation, construction materials, and building’s positioning on the parcel and more. The most interesting part of the theory is the calculations of building’s inner space, called Ayadi calculations. Ayadi calculations are aiming to bring to harmonic resonance energies of people, building’s space, planet earth and the cosmos. You are invited to re-discover ancient Vaastu Shastra from the modern point of view on design and construction for a healthier living.

What is Vitruvius to Western world is Vāstu Shastra to the Eastern world.

Key points of the Vāstu Shastra:
· The Architecture of Happiness, Prosperity and Peacefulness of a Mind.
· Fundamental structure of space embedded into the structure of a building.

Presenter: Olga Sokolova – Mandodari, Vastu Shastra consultant and designer, disciple of late traditional Indian architect, Padma Bhushan Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati, Chennai, India.
Olga is allied member of American Society of Interior Designers and member of Vāstu Vedic Trust Research Foundation, established by her Teacher Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati.