Applying Systems Philosophy: Teaching Design Enhancing Healthy Living in Light of Feng-Shui

Abstract

This paper integrates feng-shui research and consultant experiences with teaching design enhancing healthy living. Feng-shui is an ancient Chinese systematic model used to harmonize people with their environment, which can be utilized as a clue to develop a paradigm of healthy living. Homesites located in areas prone to natural hazards could lead to injury, illness, and fatalities. Inadequate ventilation can foster indoor pollutants, radon, bacteria, and viruses. Inappropriate spatial designs can cause physical and mental illness. This interdisciplinary approach to healthy living helps students improve living conditions and develop design skills. Finally, it enhances students’ fundamental worldview of systems thinking.