Category: Green and conscious living

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Green buildings paving the way for more responsible urban planning.

Nowadays, it is becoming more common to find sustainable and green buildings in large cities that not only minimize energy and water consumption, but are also a fundamental part of sustainable urban development that seeks to combat climate change.

From large skyscrapers to new museums, adding the Tree Element to architecture is definitely the new trends in urban planning that aim to reduce the impact on the environment and change citizens’ living habits, bringing nature closer and improving the quality of life.

Description:
Quai Branly Museum
Paris, France
Architect: Jean Nouvel
Year: 2006

Hybrid, composite, colorful, mysterious and cheerful, the building by Jean Nouvel and the “green wall” outside were designed and planted by Gilles Clément and Patrick Blanc and are definitely worth a visit.

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How to improve the energy of your outdoor space?

Outdoor spaces are also very important for Feng Shui practice, although for some of us, indoors have greater importance leaving sometimes these spaces neglected.

All transformations can be observed in life, inside or outside our spaces, but if we think about it, for example the strength of the energy of the sun is more powerful than the light of a lamp.

So as fire, earth, metal, water and tree elements are always around us, we should look for them also outside and benefit from this source of energy in a more natural state, for so to speak, trying to find a greater balance between nature and ourselves.

So when we have the chance of having an outdoor space, even if it’s small, we should take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy what this space can do for us with these small tips:

  • Providing a sunny area, but with some shadow so that doesn’t become too hot;
  • A resting area with comfortable pillows and seating;
  • Plants and vegetable garden could be grown in pots very well and vertical gardens in walls are also a great solution;
  • Getting inspiration from natural and recycled materials as much as possible contributing for a more sustainable attitude;
  • Having a table with some chairs, turning into a great place to eat, work or read.
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Forests within spaces connecting with the Tree Element.

Over thousands of years, human beings have had natural environments as their habitat, full contact with sunlight, vegetation and clean air.

But nowadays, most of us spend most of our lives indoors, with little or no contact with nature, which, as we all know, causes countless imbalances in human beings, from emotional, physical and psychological.

So, when we bring natural elements such as trees and plants to our spaces, be it a house, a store or an office, we are migrating to an environment that brings countless benefits, such as health, communication and vitality.

Plants and the Tree element definitely play a big role in the practice of Feng Shui, not only because they bring life force and clean the interior air of spaces, but also, as it has been proven in investigations around the world, they help our body to prevent diseases and to feel happier and calmer.

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Back to natural decor is bringing nature elements closer to us.

Adding natural and hand made pieces inside the spaces definitely makes us closer to nature with a healthier environment around us, which contributes certainly to a better Feng Shui.

Besides, a durable home, back to noble materials that came from knowledge of the past are full of beauty and utility, such as wood,ceramics, plant based fibers, basketry and others.

Sometimes purchasing cheap items can be replaced with recycled and more expensive items with durable and sustainable ones. Acting consciously on what we use as decoration in any space can certainly contribute to a better balance for all of us inside our homes and on this planet, our Earth.

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Green cities

Green buildings in big cities are a big booster of wood element energy, in the midst of so many constructions, they appear as a breath of fresh air where pollution and noise take over.

Rethinking how cities should look in the future is a crucial part of human development, in this way we can improve air quality, reduce heat and carbon emissions and bring a greener environment for all of us.

Perhaps one day this type of construction will become commonplace, but for now, even though they are few, green buildings are certainly unique and inspiring.