Type of Architecture and Building System

Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design can be applied to any style of architecture and most building systems. In North America we have seen successful Maharishi Sthapatya Veda projects using standard wood frame construction, concrete tilt-up construction, timber frame, factory built, and even straw bale and other green technologies.

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Creating buildings that harness the full potential of Natural Law is a very delicate process that brings immeasurable benefit to the lives of those who live and work in the buildings and to the environment for many generations to come. In order to achieve these profound benefits it is necessary to follow the guidelines and information given during the Maharishi Sthapatya Veda Consultation with a high degree of accuracy and precision. The Maharishi Sthapatya Veda Consultation addresses two main areas––site/architectural plans and methods/materials of construction. This means that not only do all the drawings have to be prepared with absolute accuracy but also the surveying of the land and the actual on-site construction have to be carried out with great attention to detail and precision.

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It is important that your contractors and surveyors have a complete understanding of your desire to lay out your site and create your building with a high degree of precision. Just as with your architect, we recommend that you choose surveyors and contractors that have a reputation for good attention to detail and follow-through and are known to take pride in their work. It is also important that your builder has a flexible disposition and won’t mind taking some direction from the Maharishi Sthapatya Veda Consultation Service. It is good if they seem interested in helping you apply this special knowledge.

The key to successful construction of a Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design building is frequent survey checks and dimensional checks as appropriate during each phase of the construction process. Builders and contractors should understand and agree right from the beginning that the goal is to achieve accuracies of 1/8" or better if possible for your project. You will be checking the footprint dimensions, as well as the measurements for each room, hallway, wall thickness, elevation height and Vastu (the area around the building enclosed by a fence). During the Consultation you will receive certain proven procedures that Maharishi Global Construction and other builders experienced with Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design projects developed during the past few years. Using these procedures, builders have achieved these accuracies even in very large projects. It is recommended to choose a builder who will do whatever is necessary to build to the exact measurements given.

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To determine the exact orientation for your home or building you will need to use a professional surveyor who is knowledgeable and equipped to do sun shots or star shots. The surveyor should first establish the true cardinal directions with extreme precision. Any deviation in this regard could substantially reduce the benefits obtained through this knowledge. You will also need your surveyor roughly 5-7 times during the construction process to ensure the accuracy of construction. It is recommended that you have two different surveyors check each other’s work, especially as you are first establishing the initial layout of the site and building. Alternatively, Maharishi Global Construction also has approved surveyors to double check your survey work prior to the start of any construction. You may contact us for details.

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Cost of Building

Most clients in North America have found that it is somewhat more expensive to build according to Maharishi Sthapatya Veda design than with standard construction. Keep in mind the following list of features that you will be asked to consider for MSV building that you might not ordinarily include in a project:

• Approximately five to seven surveying sessions (usually costs $1,000-2,000 or more depending on size and complexity of project)

• Somewhat different wall construction, but still using standard materials if you choose (i.e., 2x4s, 2x6s, sheet rock, concrete, brick veneer, log, etc.)

• Plinth (a raised foundation between grade level and first floor with specified proportions and a decorative appearance)

• Brahmasthan (open atrium-type space in center of building usually beneath skylight or a cupola with windows)

• Kalash (a special MSV roof ornament available through MGC)

• Vastu yard fence

• Optional: columns, entablature, other Vedic ornamentation

• Natural, non-toxic building materials (We have many suggestions, many of which add very little cost to a project.)

• Possibility of the need for more land in order to establish a correctly oriented Vastu

• MSV Consultation Fee

• Possible additional architectural fees to accommodate the Vedic measurement process.

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Using Natural Materials

An important aspect of creating a Maharishi Sthapatya Veda home or office is building with natural, non-toxic materials suitable to your local weather conditions. This includes such construction materials as naturally treated and painted wood, logs, bricks, hardiboard, rammed earth, adobe, and straw bale. It is possible to use conventional wood frame construction. This is what most people do, but it is not ideal. It is also best to use natural finishes; for example marble and tiles, natural fibers for carpets, curtains and furniture; and healthy, natural, non-toxic paints, glues and wallpaper. Ideally all materials in Maharishi Sthapatya Veda (MSV) design buildings should be pure and healthy.

In ancient times, unnatural or toxic building materials did not exist. No one knew what measures to take against harmful electromagnetic radiation, for example, because the only electromagnetic influences were natural ones. Building materials with harmful side effects have only been developed in relatively recent years, From the perspective of MSV architecture -- architecture in accord with Natural Law -- unnatural materials should be avoided because they violate Natural Law.

Many sources for natural building materials are available on the Internet. Building supply companies increasingly research and sell non-toxic materials and finishes. We encourage you to do your own research and use the most natural building materials available for the most healthy, auspicious, ideal Veda Home you can create.

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