Urban Feng-Shui and its Impact on the Spatial Structures of Places and Psychological Well-being of People

Abstract

This research examines 'urban Feng Shui' and its impact on people's mental health. Feng Shui is an ancient knowledge system of the Chinese whose goal has been to create harmony between people, the environment, the buildings and the cities. Today, many are trying to understand the relationship between Man and his environment, and in recent years, many architects and urban planners have also been trying to connect with this several-thousand-years-old theory, that many East Asian countries have followed.This research employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative research. Through a survey of literature, it first examined the existing theories about Feng Shui. Then, it analyzed its manifestations through case studies. In the process, urban feng shui is introduced along with the theoretical basis of Feng Shui.It is concluded that according to the principles and methods of this theory, the teaching and practice of urban Feng Shui can influence the mental health of people .