Research in Scientific: Feng Shui and the Built Environment.

Mak, Michael Y; So, Albert T

ISBN 10: 9629371723 / ISBN 13: 9789629371722

Published by City University of Hong Kong Press, Hong Kong, 2009

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235x190 mm., 255 p., Softcover. Sprache: Spanisch, As new! USADO / GEBRAUCHT / USED. Feng Shui practice has become an important reference for the planning and design of buildings, monuments and even entire cities. In fact Feng Shui is an evolved study of the natural and built environment. By utilizing the natural elements and practical environmental changes, we may improve upon our well-being, relationships, prosperity, health and living environment. People in many advanced countries seek to establish a deeper understanding of these relationships between human and natural environment. Architects from around the world also begin to recognize Feng Shui as a broad ecologically and architecturally connected paradigm. To remove the shadow of superstition for Feng Shui practice, it is essential to use a scientific approach in the hope of combining and fusing ancient wisdom with modern knowledge in building science. Scientific Feng Shui has two meanings, namely (1) the verification of Feng Shui principles scientifically and (2) studying Feng Shui logically in a scientific way. This volume comprises 13 high-quality essays which were well-organized into four parts to reflect the current trends and the future development of the research undertaken in the built environment. The two core schools of Feng Shui, i.e., the Compass school and the Form school, were introduced in Part I and Part II as a primer to the understanding of the subject. In Part III and Part IV, a detailed account in researching the relationship between Feng Shui and the built environment was given in a case study approach with examples in Japan and China to illustrate the concepts comprehensible to general readers. An introductory chapter in a systematic approach will give readers a better understanding of some basic and valuable knowledge towards Feng Shui practice. This book will address the growing demand for architects, building professionals and other property practitioners to apply the concepts of Feng Shui in built environment. ** 10% DESCUENTO/RABATT/DISCOUNT PRIMAVERA * excl. New German Books * * * * 26,10 (original price 29,00 ) **.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research in Scientific: Feng Shui and the Built Environment.
• Publisher: City University of Hong Kong Press, Hong Kong
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9629371723
• ISBN 13: 9789629371722
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Wie neu
• Weight: 590 grams
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This volume comprises 13 high-quality essays which were well-organized into four parts to reflect the current trends and the future development of the research undertaken in the built environment.

About the Author

Dr. Michael Y MAK is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Australia. He has been lecturing in architecture, building, construction and property courses in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Michael is also a Visiting Lecturer with the Department of Building & Construction, City University of Hong Kong. He is the pioneer in developing and lecturing a course on scientific Feng Shui in the MSc programme. Michael is the co-founder of the International Conferences on Scientific Feng Shuiand Built Environment, and the Chair of the Technical Committee of the Conference.
His PhD is focused on the application of Feng Shui knowledge in building design and built environment using artificial intelligent technique knowledge-based expert systems approach. His research in Feng Shui is focused on its scientific applications and computer modeling.

Dr. Albert T SO received BSc(Eng), MPhil and PhD, all in electrical and electronic engineering, from The University of Hong Kong. He has been with the Department of Building & Construction, City University of Hong Kong for 17 years. He founded the Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering and the Master of Science in Building Engineering. He is the pioneer in developing a course on scientific Feng Shuiin the MSc programme and founded the International Conferences on Scientific Feng Shuiand Built Environment.
Albert is interested in intelligent buildings, building services systems, artificial intelligence and all sorts of paranormal activities.