Table 5-39 Unity - Theme of Shape - Written comments

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and (A) are, in ascending order, 1, 2, 3 and 4. This is a potential match with Feng Shui applications.

Table 5-39: Unity - Theme of Shape - Written comments Comments Count

(D) There are both change and repeat of shape in this design. 12 (B) The shapes of different trees resemble each other in this design. 18 (A) There is a variety of shapes in this design. 5

The most frequent comment for ranking (B) the first is that the shapes of trees in this landscape are similar to each other. The reason for ranking (D) the second is that there are both change and repeat in this solution. The (A) was ranked the fourth as it refers to the variety of shapes of trees. The comments from the respondents are not a strong support for the objective of the use of Five Elements theme as the Unity symbol in garden landscape design, however, it can be concluded that respondents emphasized on the harmony and the resemblance between the elements in the landscape.

5.7.3 Question 21: Unity, Shape Combination

Question: For a landscape design, which of following combinations is your preference with circle?

A: With meandering line B: With square

C: With rectangle D: With triangle E: With circle Figure 5-21: Unity - Shape Combination

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This question is about the combination of circles and other geometric forms, which are curved line, square, rectangle, triangle and circle. According to principles Copyright  by Chiang Mai UniversityCopyright  by Chiang Mai University of Five Elements, circle is the attribute of All rights All rights Metal; therefore, it should go with Earth reserved reserved element and avoid Fire element, which is represented by triangle because of the rule of Destructive Cycles. The first choice is (B), in which Earth (as square) supported Metal (as circle). Other elements can be easily combined with Metal except Fire. The