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5-9 Simplicity - Presence of Screen and Trees
from Feng Shui Application and Modern Landscape Design for Architectural Practice in Viet Nam
by TD Garden
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balanced and symmetrical arrangement in (A), which means they prefer a formal spatial layout. The comments from the respondents strongly supported the objectives in the use of the Bright Court and the Animals within a balanced and clarity structure of landscape design.
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5.3.3. Question 9: Simplicity, Presence of Screen and Trees
Question: Focusing on the presence the screen and the two trees in the courtyard, which of the following designs do you prefer?
A: There is no screen. There are two trees B: There is a screen. There are two trees
C: There is a screen. There are no trees. Figure 5-9: Simplicity - Presence of Screen and Trees
This question focuses on the presence and arrangement of the screen and the two trees in the courtyard. Here the screen is the Red Phoenix symbol and the two trees are the symbolic representations of the White Tiger and the Green Dragon. In Feng Shui application, the Red Phoenix, or the screen, protects the land from Dead Qi and bad wind, thus the screen should be located on the main axis of the land. Although this means that the position of the screen in both (B) and (C) is wrong, placing the screen in the centre of the footpaths could reduce the negative influence of Dead Qi which could face the house. Since the layouts with Animals symbols are preferable over the one without (C), Feng Shui rank is 1, 2 and 3 for (B), (A) and (C), respectively. Notwithstanding (B) was the least favorable choice of the previous question ÅÔ¢ÊÔ·¸ÔìÁËÒÇÔ·ÂÒÅÑÂàªÕ§ãËÁè Copyright by Chiang Mai University ÅÔ¢ÊÔ·¸ÔìÁËÒÇÔ·ÂÒÅÑÂàªÕ§ãËÁè Copyright by Chiang Mai University (Question 8), it merits the highest rank in this one; (A) has two trees simulating two Animals, while (C) has no Animal, and the screen is wrongly positioned. Therefore, All rights reservedAll rights reserved (A) is well recognized within the Feng Shui rank.