The nature of the building design is a very complex process that requires an integration of creativity, rationality and self-organization. Although there are numerous studies on examining how architects learn and apply their knowledge to design new buildings, the design process still cannot be explicitly defined. As the way architectural design knowledge is applied to building design cannot be formulated, the term "black box" is used to represent an architect's design mechanism that cannot be logically explained. Designers bring intuition and individual past experiences to make heuristic decision to tackle new situation of building design. These characteristics are similar to the Chinese philosophy of direct insight into the nature and the principles and practice of Feng Shui as applied to building design. Feng Shui is traditional Chinese wisdom which aimed at creating a harmony among environment, buildings and people. This paper investigates an alternative framework for building design derived from the principles and practice of Feng Shui.
Fort Severn First Nation is a remote fly-in community on Hudson Bay. Its lifestyle reflects a deep respect for and connection to the land. The Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO)Tribal
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