kristofer

Dear Cecil and associates: Thanks for your earlier advice. I have used that advice and done more research but am still left with one question which is driving me bonkers: Given a rectangular lot with a. a gentle slope to the rear with park- like trees and grass b. a gorgeous city view from the rear c. much higher buildings across the street at property's front d. average buildings at both sides and back of lot (city view easily seen above back building), does one ever sight a house so that the back faces the main road and the "front" of the house actually faces the rear of the property? Given the beauty, slope, view, etc., it seems a shame to waste the "bright hall/openness" effect with standard placement. To use standard placement and situate the home further back on the property, the house will have an elevation considerably lower than surrounding properties and will face a substantial uphill slope. Can I then face my house front to the back and place my home's back walls close and more or less parallel to the main road which serves the property? Does this idea break some long-standing feng shui tenant about homes never facing the rear of the property? Thanks in advance for your help. I don't think you can realize how much help this forum and service is to clarify the fascinating but sometimes conflicting schools of thought and advice. Sincerely, Kevin Austin, TX

I meet with an architect soon. While I understand the beginner's basics of feng shui with interior concerns. I need one question answered: How do I sight my home? My lot is 60 x 160, has a 20'setback (level) and then slopes downward (moderate slope only)toward the back. As one faces the back of the lot, one is looking east/southeast and sees a park-like setting of giant oak trees, the gentle slope, and a "killer" view of the cityscape of Austin, Texas. Surrounding buildings are all "soil" in form and the building to my right (as I'm facing the lot) is considerably higher than the one to the left. I feel I need to sight the house toward the front of the lot for obvious reasons. My question is this: Does one ever face the front door toward the back part of the property? In this case, of course, all of the lovely open space, beautiful views, and trees are on the back, sloping portion of the property. If one chooses to let the front door and the phoenix aspect be toward the back 3/4 of a lot, what modifications are necessary to the house--since the back of the house is now viewed from the access road? HELP. Any advice would be ideal. I've consulted several texts but have not come up with an answer. Many thanks, in advance, for all replies. Kevin Austin,TEXAS