Industrial Structures      (The source http://www.vaastuinternational.com)


Industrial structures need special attention in Vaastu analysis. In an industrial environment, the human potential is exploited to its maximum in multidisciplinary activities - production clubbed with leadership function, research activity clubbed with market dynamics, achieving impedance-free movement of men and materials in crowded workplace etc.... This balancing act needs a perfect understanding of contribution of each of the Vaastu directions to the overall industrial space.

The Indian insight into Vastu planning is based on the concept of energy helix. This permits analysis of each part of the structure at individual level and then synthesizing these into the total structure. Vaastushastra considers a Vaastu as a living being and as such, clubs the energetic of the Vaastu with various parameters to make it lively. The character of a living entity is always reflected in its shape, form, size, and looks. Similarly, qualities like' harmony and rhythm are part of a symmetric structure. In industrial structures, the contribution of various directions is analysed on the basis of form and shape of structure, as well as the plot.

Considering the characteristics in an industrial structure, the following points can be noticed :

North Light Structures

The concept of 'North Light Structure' has been borrowed from Europe where temperatures remain within 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year. But, in tropical countries like India, most of the time the sun remains in the southern zone. Even in the 'Uttarayan' (the winter solstice) the decline is hardly 10 degrees relative to the North. As such, the temperature differentials during the day exceed 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. In such a situation, projecting entire roof surface to the south to get northern light is an act of ignorance from environmental considerations. Due to high thermal absorption, such types of roofs disturb the entire electromagnetic field aligned with the structure. As per Vaastu science, these structures tend to capture what is known as 'South Rhythm'. Case studies reveal that industrial units with these types of roofs suffer from low productivity and poor growth. All such structures need critical changes for achieving qualitative environmental enrichment.

If the North-South length of the industrial workshop is substantially larger than the East-West breadth, perimeter projected to solar radiation is minimized and results in cool healthy environment. Vaastushastra maintains that all the activities follow an ordered and disciplined pattern if the North-South axis is greater than the East-West axis.

Vaastushastra recommends that important executives should face the North direction with their sitting position in the Southwest zone. All the staff and workers should face East with their activity zone located in Central, Northern, or Eastern zones. From Vaastu energetic point of view, Southwest zone represents the highest point of the helix, and decisions taken in the confines of Southwest zone flow without friction to lower boundaries of the structure. The North-facing executives benefit from eternal flow and properly tuned psyche.

In an industrial undertaking multiple activities are taking place simultaneously. To achieve better co-ordination and cohesion in these activities, it is desirable that specific operations are restricted to definite zones on the basis of involved energy levels.

Activity                                     Zone

Research and development         Northeast

Heavy loads and activity             Southwest

Thermal activity                        Southeast

Finished products                      Northwest

Accounts and legal activity         East zone

Chief Executive's cabin              Southwest Zone                                    
(south side)
Toilets/Canteen/Retiring Room     West zone