What are some of the features of Holistic Architecture

What are some of the features of Holistic Architecture?
First of all, the site. Upon every piece of land, there will always be a heart of the land. There are many factors that determine the heart of the land, and I will assist in finding the heart of the land which also is a determining factor for where the structure will be placed. The heart of the land is another term for the area on the property where a vortex of energy of the Earth is the strongest, the feelings are most dominant. The enhancement of the land is important in the role of maintaining harmonious energies. The vegetation chosen for landscaping is important in maintaining the energy of the land, and therefore is best with vegetation natural to the area or in highly developed areas, vegetation that existed in the area historically, and not something that was a transplant and was not indigenous to the area.
The topography of the area is another aspect of holistic architecture which creates the wholeness of design and so I find inspiration from the surroundings. Thus the appearance of the home or structure will complement the local environment and will also feel like the energy of the locale, thus another aspect of harmony.
The shape of the structure must be based upon a geometric shape that exists in nature to harmonize with nature and this is known as Sacred Geometry. The shape can therefore be unlimited, but in nature we do not have 90 degree angles per se as designed in most buildings today. However, to design a building with 90 degree angles, we can use the “golden rectangle”, derived from the golden ratio (phi), which is a feature of sacred Geometry. This ratio phi (pronounced fee) is a reoccurring formula found in nature. Therefore, if the client desires a more traditional look in their home, I use this formula and energize the traditional rectangle design. So the look is traditional, but the feel and energy are of balance and harmony.
The reason then that I use this formula and these geometric shapes in my design, is that if a shape is a feature of Earth’s construction, then it is also what produces a harmonic energy frequency and balance. Energy which is not in balance with the Earth, the earth’s energy will work at dismantling whatever this is.
As something that is gratefully becoming the norm, the exterior and interior materials required now are what are called “green”. Personally, I feel that as architects we have to adopt a policy of Responsibility in Architecture, to our clients and to the environment. Key components in green design are a sealed structure (from the insulation and high performance fenestration), all elements of energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable materials and native landscaping.
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