San Fran set for Feng-Shui Law
Ananova ^ | Friday 30th January 2004
A San Francisco politician has proposed a new law which would mean planners have to consider a building's energy flows.
The 4,000-year-old Chinese art of feng-shui claims to channel positive energy, known as chi, leaving the building's occupier in a state of harmony.
Buildings, and the objects within them must, be positioned correctly to channel the energy properly.
Leland Y Yee's proposal would mean that the California Building Standards Commission would have to adopt standards that would aid feng shui.
The motion must pass the committee stage before progressing to the full Assembly for approval.
"The structure of a building can affect a person's mood which can influence a person's behaviour, which, in turn, can determine the success of a person's personal and professional relationships," the proposal states.
"The concept of feng shui is a simple one - to improve your life by improving your relationship to the environment around you," said Mr Yee, who is also a child psychologist.
"Feng shui is an earth science that examines mathematics, physics, geology, astronomy, and architecture, among other sciences."
Mr Yee, who left China at the age of three, added: "It employs the concepts of balance and harmony, and incorporates natural elements to enhance health, wellbeing and prosperity."
Ananova ^ | Friday 30th January 2004
A San Francisco politician has proposed a new law which would mean planners have to consider a building's energy flows.
The 4,000-year-old Chinese art of feng-shui claims to channel positive energy, known as chi, leaving the building's occupier in a state of harmony.
Buildings, and the objects within them must, be positioned correctly to channel the energy properly.
Leland Y Yee's proposal would mean that the California Building Standards Commission would have to adopt standards that would aid feng shui.
The motion must pass the committee stage before progressing to the full Assembly for approval.
"The structure of a building can affect a person's mood which can influence a person's behaviour, which, in turn, can determine the success of a person's personal and professional relationships," the proposal states.
"The concept of feng shui is a simple one - to improve your life by improving your relationship to the environment around you," said Mr Yee, who is also a child psychologist.
"Feng shui is an earth science that examines mathematics, physics, geology, astronomy, and architecture, among other sciences."
Mr Yee, who left China at the age of three, added: "It employs the concepts of balance and harmony, and incorporates natural elements to enhance health, wellbeing and prosperity."
