- Title
- A study of modern sustainable buildings in Sydney from the Feng Shui perspective
- Creator
- Mak, Michael Y.; Ge, Janet X.
- Relation
- 22nd Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference (PRRES). Proceedings from the PRRES Conference 2016 (Sunshine Coast, Qld. 17-20 January, 2016)
- Relation
- http://www.prres.net/index.htm?http://www.prres.net/Conference.htm
- Publisher
- Pacific Rim Real Estate Society
- Resource Type
- conference paper
- Date
- 2016
- Description
- Problem/Purpose: The interaction between humans and the environment is an everyday process. In western contemporary architecture, these interactions with the natural and man-made environment are called sustainable design. The fundamental concept of modern sustainable building emphasizes on a holistic approach to reduce negative environmental impact of man-made structure, and this is coincided with the ancient Chinese knowledge of Feng Shui that aims to creating harmony between heaven, earth and human. Previous studies have already indicated that there are many similarities between ecological sustainable design and principles and practice of Feng Shui. The purpose of this paper is to explore these similarities in a systematic manner. Design/methodology/approach: This is an empirical study of 31 Green Star rated modern sustainable buildings in Sydney. Their sustainability concepts and characteristics will be compared with the theories and applications of Feng Shui knowledge. Findings: This study finds that the higher Green Star rated of sustainable office buildings achieved higher similarities with Feng Shui concepts. Research limitations/implications: Although this study has only considered modern sustainable office buildings in Sydney, it will provide directions for future studies of national and international sustainable buildings. Takeaway for practice: The results of this study will provide a framework for Feng Shui concepts to be considered and applied into the modern sustainable buildings that will enhance the effectiveness of sustainable development. Originality/value: The re-interpretation of Feng Shui knowledge will embrace the effectiveness of sustainable development. Social Implications: This cross-cultural study expanded the boundary of the built environment research from east and west philosophies.
- Subject
- Feng Shui; sustainable design; sustainability; green star; office buildings; Sydney
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1340278
- Identifier
- uon:28433
- Language
- eng
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