FORM FOLLOWS FENG SHUI

Abstract

Feng Shui originated in China 2,000-3,000 years ago. Its content is mainly site selection for Chinese dwelling, housing, ancestor’s cemetery, and actions that relate to nature and the environment. The aim of this study is to investigate influential factors which generate Chinese Feng Shui. My method is a comparison between Feng Shui and the ancient Thai constructional notions. The results present influential factors such as the environment, human, and building technology. Therefore, these factors determine the building configuration through Feng Shui.