Space, Life and Planning

Why do some spaces quietly support clarity, focus, and well-being-while others drain energy, productivity, and peace, even when they are beautifully designed?

In Space, Life & Planning, architect and workplace strategist Sharad Mathur offers a rigorous, systems-based exploration of how space, orientation, and environmental forces shape human experience. Drawing from over 25 years of professional practice across North America-and grounded in both modern science and ancient Vedic planning principles-this book reframes Vaastu not as superstition or belief, but as an early form of environmental intelligence.

Blending architecture, sustainability, human behavior, and decision-making, Mathur demonstrates how orientation, proportion, natural forces, and spatial hierarchy influence not only buildings-but the people who inhabit them. From homes and workplaces to cities and institutions, Space, Life & Planning provides a framework for understanding why certain environments support balance, productivity, and longevity, while others quietly work against us.

• This is not a rulebook.
• This is not a spiritual manifesto.
• It is a way of thinking differently about space.

Written for architects, designers, business leaders, and thoughtful homeowners, this book equips readers with a practical lens to evaluate environments, ask better questions, and make more intentional design decisions in an increasingly complex world.

Designing space is never neutral. It always shapes outcomes.

Sharad Mathur is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in directing corporate interior projects and leading significant marketing and promotional initiatives for clients throughout North America. His career is distinguished by an extensive foundation in Vaastu, cultivated through studies undertaken in both India and North America. This unique expertise allows him to effectively assist clients in the design and selection of optimal living and working spaces. Mr. Mathur's expertise lies in Eastern planning methodologies and is further complemented by his insights into evolving design paradigms. His knowledge is enhanced by a keen understanding of innovation and climate-responsive architecture, which positions him as a valuable advisor for clients and designers seeking to elevate interior environments. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mumbai University and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Mr. Mathur has delivered numerous Continuing Education presentations across North America, focusing on the science of Vaastu and emerging trends in interior space planning.