Stairs are the passages that connect the upper and lower floors. The design of stairs in villas and duplex buildings is very important, especially the number of stairs. This has certain particularities and sayings, and it will also affect the Feng Shui of the house. In many places, it is said that the steps of stairs must be odd, so why are the steps of stairs always odd? What is the maximum number of steps on a staircase? Below we will give you a detailed answer.
Why are the steps of the stairs always in an odd number?
1. From the perspective of Feng Shui
If the steps are odd, they are Yang. Double is an even number and is Yin. Houses are divided into yin houses and yang houses. The yang houses are numbered in odd numbers, and the yin houses and temples are in even numbers. Odd numbers are considered auspicious, so the number of stairs is generally odd. This is Chinese traditional architectural culture.
2. From an architectural perspective
The most reasonable number of steps for stairs should be no less than 3 (unnecessary) and no more than 18 (too high for comfort). In order to make the stairs take up less space, the stairs are usually designed with double runs, that is, there is a rest platform in the middle, so that the number of steps of each staircase is 9.
3. From the perspective of behavioral habits
Everyone’s habits prove that using odd numbers is more in line with people’s walking habits. That is, when people walk up the stairs, whichever foot they take for the first step will also be the same for the last step. This will be less awkward! Walking will be much more natural. If you don’t believe me, try even-numbered steps. If you put your right foot in and your left foot to transition, the next step will be a bit uncoordinated?
What is the maximum number of stairs?
The number of stairs should generally not exceed 18 steps and should not be less than 3 steps.
The total number of stairs is not necessarily a single step. Generally, after determining the height of a single step, add it directly, and then adjust the height appropriately at the end, so no one does it deliberately. Must be single order.
How to calculate the number of stairs: first confirm how many turns are needed from the first floor to the second floor. If you need one turn, you need a resting plane. Then confirm the height of the resting platform from the ground and mark it with ink lines. Position, measure the length from the starting point to the resting platform, and then calculate the order based on the size of the first point. The order calculation method from the resting platform to the door on the second floor is the same as above.
The above is an introduction to the reasons why stair steps are always odd in number. Regardless of Feng Shui, architecture and behavioral habits, stair steps in odd numbers are not only auspicious in Feng Shui, but also more convenient to walk. Normally, the number of stairs should generally not exceed 18 and should not be less than 3. Therefore, it is best to choose an odd number when designing the number of stairs.