5 Things Your Architect Should Tell You About Energy in Design

Supriya B.S
Jul 30, 2025
2 min read

Have you ever walked into a space and felt… off? Or completely at peace, without knowing why?

That’s the silent power of energy in design.

As a spiritual interior architect in India, I’ve seen how invisible energies shape visible realities. When we ignore them, homes feel heavy or disconnected. But when we honour them—using principles like Vastu, intuitive flow, and ecological wisdom—spaces begin to heal and uplift.

Here are 5 energy principles every architect should share with you during the design journey:

1.Every Direction Has a Purpose (and a Power)

In Vastu, each direction holds unique elemental energy.

For example, the northeast is ideal for meditation or prayer rooms because it holds ether and water energies—perfect for peace, clarity, and intuition. Ignoring this can create energetic imbalances in the home, even if everything “looks” beautiful.

Tip: Ask your architect how each room aligns with Vastu—not just aesthetically, but energetically.

Materials Carry Memory

From wood to stone, every material you bring into your home carries a vibration.

Natural, sustainable materials often hold a higher frequency than synthetic ones. A stone that has basked in sunlight for centuries will feel vastly different from factory-made tiles. As ecological architecture evolves, it isn’t just about carbon footprints—it’s also about energetic resonance.

Tip: Choose materials that are as kind to your body and soul as they are to the Earth.

Your Home’s Entrance Is Its Breath

The main door is where energy enters—like the nostrils of your home. If cluttered, blocked, or poorly placed, it can choke the home’s vitality.

In both Vastu and energy-based design, a clean, well-lit, and intentional entrance invites abundance and clarity.

Tip: Keep the entrance spacious, aligned with natural flow, and adorned with sacred symbols if that resonates with you.

Energy Loves Flow, Not Clutter

Design isn’t just about filling space—it’s about creating flow.

A spiritual home isn’t crammed; it breathes. When circulation paths are blocked, energy stagnates. That’s when we feel “stuck” in life, too.

Tip: Let your architect guide you in balancing space and function—so you can breathe freely within your home.

Your Intuition Matters More Than Any Rulebook

Vastu and ecological guidelines are tools—but your inner wisdom is sacred.

As architects, we may map energies, but you are the soul of the space. If something feels off despite being “technically right,” honour your feeling. Energy design is co-creation at its finest.

Tip: Don’t just ask, “Is this Vastu compliant?” Ask, “Does this feel good in my body and spirit?”