In this era of rapid urbanization and population growth, small towns and cities are slowly turning into metropolitan cities. The growing population is causing a very rapid increase in the scarcity of land for both residential and commercial purposes. Therefore, multi-storey buildings are being built for commercial purposes, and the number of these complexes is rapidly growing every day. With the increase in production, businesses are opening and increasing the number of offices and showrooms in the locality to market their products. Buildings for these commercial purposes have thus become essential. Such offices are also used for multi-storey commercial complexes.
The majority of Vastu principles cannot be followed during the construction of multistorey complexes. Because of the high price, maximum space utilization is done and most out of the value for the price is obtained. Matter of fact, if the Vastu rules are followed during the construction of a commercial complex, it gains fame and is quickly sold, and the businesses or offices operating in such buildings become profitable.
- The ideal plot for this is a rectangular one with side ratios between 1:1 and 1:2 as per sacred geometry. Building on such plots is auspicious and beneficial not only to the owners but also to the tenants who rent or buy commercial units in such buildings.
- There should be plenty of space around the building. When Compared to the south and west sides of the building, the north and east sides should have more open space.
- It is favorable to make the parking on the east side and have a lawn in the open area on the northern side.
- The land’s slope should be from the south to north and west to east.
- The main gate should never be located in the plot’s southwestern corner.
- The main entrance to the building should be higher than the entry doors to individual units in the complex.
- Any underground water storage or tube well should be built in the plot’s north or northeast zone.
- The overhead water storage tanks can be placed in the southwest direction.
- Water from the building’s drainage system and rainwater should flow in either the north or east.
- Tall and dense trees should not be planted near the building if they are used for horticulture. They must be planted in such a way that their shadow does not fall on the building until 4 p.m.
- Every floor should be built in such a way that fresh air can flow freely through every room. Every room in the building should be able to receive natural light.
- If any room in the complex has an attached toilet, it should be in the north western section of the room.
- A storeroom is required alongside or attached to the office, which should be located in the room’s south or west corner.
- It is best to build stairs in the south or west part of the main building. Stairs in the north or east direction of the building are unfortunate.
Constructors, while building a commercial complex tend to use every inch of available space, which can lead to mistakes. When compared to other complexes, Vastu-designed complexes are very well-known and successful.
- The majority of the building’s construction should take place on the south/west side of the plot area.
- Generators and other electrical equipment should always be kept in the southeast corner.
- Stairs should be given on the southwest side of the building and should be built in such a way that it is built or climbed in a clockwise direction.
- The borewell and underground water tank if any, should always be located on the northeastern side.
- The overhead tank should be positioned in the Southwestern direction.
- Beautiful lawns with large trees should be developed in the southern and western directions, while lawns with tender plants and lots of water should be developed in the north and east.
- A small temple can be built in the northeast corner of the building. The temple can have entry points across all four sides or from the east and north, but the temple’s entrance gate should not be in front of the entrance gate of any complex or shop.
- The toilet should be built in the northwest or western corner but, never in the northeast corner.
- The land’s slope should be in the north or east direction of the land.
- There should be more windows on the north and east walls than on the southern and western walls.
- The shape of the building should always be rectangular.
While reviewing the Vastu of the commercial complex, we must keep the following points in mind. A thorough analysis is required for the commercial complex by a Vastu expert.
- Proper location of the commercial complex concerning the nearby roads.
- The shape, slope, height, and water level of the office’s exteriors.
- The positioning of the beams.
- The basement’s location.
- The Entrance Direction.
- The orientation and placement of the windows.
- The orientation and location of the open space that is to be left.
- The direction and placement of the construction site for the building.
- The layout and orientation of the office area.
- The showrooms’ orientation and placement.
- The placement and orientation of electrical equipment such as generators and inverters.
- The staircase’s orientation and placement.
- Orientation and placement for the AC plant.
- The orientation and placement of pantry/kitchens.
- The positioning and orientation of the toilets and washrooms.
- The positioning and direction of water products.
- The direction and placement of water borewell.
- The location and orientation of the underground tanks.
- The orientation and location of the overhead water tank.
- The direction and placement of the septic tank or waste disposal system.
Hence, these were some of the factors which should be always kept in mind before you start building a commercial complex.