The way to build a house depends on the natural conditions of the environment. The residential buildings in China are characterized by large windows, which are quite different from those in the west due to the different natural environment.
The main function of windows is lighting and ventilation. In China, it is absolutely necessary to open the windows wider in summer. In summer in the west, it is hot and humid, and it can be ventilated and lighted without opening big windows. Therefore, large windows have become a major feature of China architecture.
Residential windows are the most easily overlooked places, but they are the outlets for indoor and outdoor air exchange, especially for modern apartment houses. Except that there are many windows on the side, others have windows on the front and back, which are the main vents. Traditionally, Feng Shui thought it was good to open a window in the east of the house for the following reasons:
The east is full of yang, which is traditionally called "purple gas coming from the east" in Feng Shui. Auspicious qi can enter from the east window, which makes the house shrouded in auspiciousness.
The east is where the sun rises, symbolizing a new beginning. If there are windows on the east side of the house, it symbolizes growth, development and prosperity. When you get up every morning, if you see the sun rising, people will feel surrounded by a thriving and developed atmosphere, which subconsciously has an environmental effect on people's growth.
Residential windows are located in the east and west directions, and the lighting and ventilation effect is similar, but the morning shade collected in the east is better than the sunset in the west, and the wind inhaled in the east in spring and summer is much better than the cold wind received in the west in autumn and winter.
It is ideal to sit in the direction facing south, so it is ideal to open the gate to the south of the house. Unless necessary, the gate should be located in the south, so opening the east window should be the best arrangement.
In any living room, it is best to open the window on the southeast wall. Good morning light will bring good luck to the owner. Indoor
Drying is not easy to produce mildew.
To sum up, opening the window in the east is the best. Of course, not all the windows of the house open to the east, but they must open in other directions, but pay attention to the following matters:
If the window is set in the southwest, the sun is inclined to the west, and the sun is a little off to the west, it is also possible.
It is best not to open windows in the northwest. If it is really necessary to open the window, it should be smaller and higher. If you have to open a window facing west as a last resort, you must build an eaves outside the window to avoid the direct sunset.
Don't open the west window too wide, add curtains. It was unlucky to call this place "the gate of hell" in ancient times.
According to the traditional geomantic omen, the northeast belongs to the "ghost gate" in geomantic omen and is not suitable for opening windows. And because the northeast wind will bring moisture, it is easy to be wet and cold indoors, so it is best not to open the window. If you have to open the window here, you must turn it down and add curtains.
However, in many multi-span buildings, except the easternmost building which can open the east window, all the other residents are in the middle, and only the north and south sides have windows. According to the traditional geomantic theory, the windows in the south can be used to enjoy the cool in summer and bask in the sun in winter, which has the following advantages.
Participate in the synthesis of human vitamin D, and children often bask in the sun to prevent rickets.
Ultraviolet rays in the sun have bactericidal effect and can enhance human immune function.
If the north-south windows are blocked, the house will be full of moisture, so it is best to set up large windows in the south. The position of the window can determine the ventilation of the whole house. It is best to open large windows in the south and small windows in the north, so that the air can be fully circulated and the indoor air can be kept fresh day and night.
Pay attention to opening the window to the south. The windows in the north can have convection with those in the south, and they can be opened more in summer, but they should be closed frequently when the north wind is cold in winter.
Harmonious home formula
Purple gas from the east is a good sign,
The auspicious spirit came into the room.
The sun is shining east outside the window.
Picking the morning sun is better than the sunset.