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Feng shui in chinese architecture is the definitive book that explains the role of feng shui in chinese architecture and one of very few books which deal with the intangible aspects of traditional chinese architecture and landscape it examines not only the functional qualities but also the metaphysical aspects of some of the most powerful . Architectural feng shui is the soul of chinas ancient architectural theories it enjoys a high status in chinas architecture history one of the important feng shui principles used in architecture is leaning against mountains and facing waters this has been widely used at either a large or small scale. Feng shui is a chinese pseudoscience that deals with the control of invisible forces that govern our universe and hence us its goal is to use energy called chi to harmonize individuals to their surroundings and according to it this mysterious flow of positive energy sheng chi can be achieved by manipulating the elements around you. Feng shui touches so many aspects of life and culture in china and respecting and working with spiritual forces is often deemed a necessary component for living a happy and healthy life to put this into context and make it a little less abstract and more concrete lets look at how it plays into the design of a typical chinese home