Cecil Lee

Botanique @ Bartley Because the 9 blocks in Botanique @ Bartley are not arranged in an orderly grid or row fashion; it is inevitable that there may be a few poison arrows of corners of blocks aimed to towards a neighbour's opening such as a balcony etc... Please see the red lines on the attachment. In my opinion most likely Block 221 stack 3 has poison arrows that could be aimed towards the balcony of block 223 stacks 7 and 6. Fortunately, the rest of the poison arrow(s) may be a hit and miss..scenario.

Rivertree Residences Site Plan Rivertree residences.pdf I believe RiverTrees Residences Tower 21 is also well conceived. Here, two stacks 01 and 06 has a commanding view of the Punggol Reservoir. While this design/layout also ensures that two more stacks 02 and 03 faces the development's pool side. And stack 04 and 05 have an acceptable view also. It is also remarkable that even when all blocks are in a circular profile; the architect has also make sure that there are no poison arrows aimed at each other!

RiverTrees Residences, a well thought out block/stack design that maximizes the potential of this site especially score highly in Shapes and Forms Feng Shui: 1. Looks like the architect of this develop had given much thought to the layout of the blocks in RiverTrees Residences. 2. Not only are all the blocks in a semi-circular profile; 2.1. Only one stack Tower 27 stack #18 is close to direct afternoon sun. 2.2. With another Tower 25 stack #11 in second place; otherwise, majority of the rest of the blocks and stacks do not have DIRECT afternoon sun. 2.3. With "Point-blocks" it will not be possible for all stacks to avoid in-direct afternoon sun. 2.4. For example, take a close look at Tower 29: three stacks face NE : stacks 20, 21 and 22. 2.5. While the architect cleverly place stacks 19, 23 and 24 in a True North (0/360 degrees) to South (180 degrees) alignment. 2.6. Which means that even every six months; the angle of the afternoon sun would not intrude further into these stacks/flats. I feel that this is a nice touch and the architect must really have a feel for those who (in the near future) would live in them. 3. Thus, I happy to say that the architect has adopted a "Even though we don't stay there, we feel for you!"

1. Again, whether if a property or site gets "the blade" or at a "T-junction" one should further look closely at things like: 2. Driver in the country is on a right or left-hand drive. 2.1 Here, I have plotted the assumed side on which a vehicle would normally travel on the left side of the small road and the trajectory if it were to travel straight. 2.2 If so, remotely it will never face the stack head-on but rather most likely meet the pedestrian walk-way. 3. Another consideration is that you have a T-junction leading from a small (minor) futureroad to a larger (major) road. 3.1 As such; this usually means that the larger or (major). As such, it is "suicidal" for a vehicle from this small future road to speed straight out towards the major road. 4. Thus, the stack circled in blue is the least if at all affected by the T-junction.

HDB The Veranda at Matilda 1. There is nothing really bad with a centrally locatedprecinct pavilion most of the time. 2. But if there are festive occasions especially Chinese New Year; where a wake/funeral may be carried in the precinct; and it is in full view of many stacks/units; then many Chinese are superstitious of the "clash" of both events: one joyous the other sorrowful.

In my opinion, Austville condo should have the least concern if any of the "sick building syndrome" or SBS for short. The six blocks are divided into a row of 3 blocks by 3 blocks. And they are so spaced out. In addition; both ends are not "covered" by other blocks nor form a U or Square shape to trap evaporated pool water. Do feel extremely safe about this... i.e. no concern at all of the SBS

1. Please see attachment. 2. As the U-trough of Belysa condo is shallow and there is a large open space at the apex or top of the illustration; 3. And the distance between the lap pool and the blocks/stacks is wide; this type of layout has lesser concern of concentrations of evaporated pool water - very rarely unless wind conditions is "about right". 4. Even if there is a high evaporation rate of pool water; in my opinion I don't see a high enough treat to the stacks/blocks.

A similar investigation should be done drawing a parallel from this write-up:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=34160&new=

1.IsBlock 508B stack #66 considered as a block at a "T-junction". 2. Yes, technically, this Block 508B is at a "T-junction". 3. But one should ask a further question: Is the T-junction a concern for stack #66? 4. Based on Common sense and "crime scene" enactment. 4.1. Try to imagine the country one is in. Right or left-hand drive? 4.2. Next, draw an indication of which side a road a vehicle would normally move along say Yishun Street 81 towards the junction between Yishun St 81 and Yishun Ave 4? 4.3. Please see attachment. 4.4. The red line(s) and arrow shows an imaginary situation if a vehicle plows through Yishun St 81 and straight towards Block 508B stack 66. 4.5. Try to figure out the distance and any obstacles between this say "runaway amok" vehicle vs the void deck pillars that support stack 66. 4.6. In this case, it is highly unlikely that a runaway saloon car has the ability to plough through all the obstacles to get to the foot of stack 66. Phew! What a relief! 4.7. Perhaps, the only vehicles that could do so may be a 3 tonner truck or a large speeding bus or a runaway MRT train from somewhere? (For the last : are you dead serious?) 5. We also know that vehicles with wheels often cannot "fly" past more than 2 storeys high unless it runs into an elevated ramp. 6. Thus, the good news is that the "T" junction would not affect stack #66. Especially since it's side wall without any windows are facing this "T-junction". Here, the residents could/may possible have a higher chance being knocked down by a car at a pedestrian crossing then the above! Fears are thus unfounded.

What happens if we mirror the site plan of Sea Esta? If so, and if to the left of the plot is an empty plot of land; and on sunny days and with the "right" wind or low wind conditions; the pool vapour concentrations could/may occur around 4 pm to 5 pm NOTE: Site map was mirrored - for illustration purposes only. And not real.

1. Let's look at Sea Esta Condo in Pasir Ris. 2. The main pool is aligned on an NE to SW alignment. 3. And there is a distinctive "U" shaped layout with Block 30 forming the trout or the bottom /base of the "U-shape layout of the site. 4. There can be a remote possibility of concentrations of evaporated "dirty" pool water especially on a sunny hot day perhaps around 1pm to 2.30pm : if conditions are "right" and some wind blowing from NE to SW. 4.1. There there could be a concentration of evaporated pool water flowing to around stacks 26 / 01 and especially 29. 4.2. Thus if one stays at a low floor say in stack 29; and if no one else buta unit opens their windows/balcony doors; then a higher concentration of evaporated pool water may just "enter" into that unit. 4.3.If fortunately, the winds are stronger; thenmajority of the evaporatedpool vapours could easily flow away between stacks01-30 and 26-29. 5. The reverse is true if the entire site is mirrored. Here, just imagine; it is in the afternoon thatconcentration of vapours could perhaps accumulate, here. 6.The purpose of such write-ups is that when we areconsidering purchasing a condo or executive condo unit facing a pool; do visualise (if any) whether the pool is oriented from East to West and whether one side or both sides are "blocked" such that evaporatedpool water can flow away safely.

1. Please see attachment of Esparina. 2. The main pool in Esparina is aligned in a SE to NW and vice versa. 3.Block D partially blocks the morning sun rays towards the main pool. 4. While Block G also partially blocks the afternoon sun rays. 5. Thus even if this small development has a "valley" like structure enclosing the pool and yet open on both ends; it is fortunate to have sun rays blocked the majority of the time. 6. Perhaps, the only time most of the main pool has full sun rays is perhaps between 11.30am to 12.30pm. 6.1 Futhermore, there is a further opening as shown in the GREEN arrow and there is an additional opening between block D and Blocks H & I. 7. In addition, the NW and SEpool is very short and therecan be an unlikely built-up (concentration) of evaporated moisture from the main pool.

Please see attachment. 1. In general, the two major pools in Bellewaters EC is aligned in a East-West (West-East) direction. 2. For example: Pool A is between two "valleys" of rows: On one side starting from stack 14 and ends at stack 25. 2.1 While on the other side of the "valley" starting from stack 9 towards stack 4. 3. Just imagine the sun rises in the East and sets in the West. And since there are no blocks or stacks shielding the pool e.g. Pool A on either side; 3.1. This means that in a sunny day, the pool be it Pool A and/or B is constantly bathed by direct afternoon sun rays. 3.2. And depending on wind conditions or low wind conditions; quite a lot of moisture (dirty water evaporates from the pool) rises. 3.3. And if most units facing this pool particularly stacks 13, 17 and 18 don't open their windows facing pool side; 3.4 And if one frequently opens the windows on sunny days; such moistures may concentrate and flow into the unit especially the lower floor units. 3.5 If one has a young child, he/she may not be used to breathing in excessive evaporated water from the pool. And thus, some child or even adults may have respiratory issues. 4. Fortunately, it does help; here when the space between the two opposite blocks/stacks are quite a distance apart as compared to some other developments which is small and "compact" and further complicated by a "U" design with the "U" opening facing West. 4.1 Here, evaporated pool water may be even more concentrated when compared to the previous review of Rivervale Crest condo. 5. In conclusion, for those living on low floors and pool facing; do take the above into consideration i.e. if majority of your neighbours do not open their windows; and if you do; fingers crossed.

In my opinion, this has more to do with common sense. Please see sample photo. The test is whether a person or child leaning on the edge of a table can topple it down? Thus this has more to do with the centre of gravity of the legs of the table and how stable the table top is.

Bellewaters 7 Blocks 13, 15, 17, 19 25, 27, 29 has stacks that either face 10 degrees Flying Star P8 N3 or S3 (190 degrees). While the rest of the remaining 3 blocks: 11, 21 and 23 faces 0 degrees Flying Star P8 N2 or S3 (180 degrees) Thus all stacks are more suitable to an "East Group" breadwinner.

These are some considerations: 1. Based on the concept of "situational approach": "No two sites are similar. 1.1. One of the key tests is to stand at the pavement and watch how cars negotiate the curved road. 1.2. It also depends on whether your country is a left or right-hand drive. 1.3. This will affect how the cars "curve" into the road and does these vehicles really aim at the front door. 1.4. How much is the curve and the distance of the front door and/if there are any obstacles (which is a blessing in disguise) to hinder car from "ramming" into the front door. 1.5. Luckily for some; what you mentioned may seem serious; but on further probing; in some instances.... it is not serious at all. Unfortunately, sometimes the "threat" is real. 2. Given what you wrote... it is difficult to comprehend the whole situation. Some even say... a photo tells a few hundred words; several strategic photos tell a million words....

Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; the Panorama at Ang Mo Kio is situated on a "boot shaped" site. The architect wraps the 6 blocks in this site around the "perimeter" of the development. Thus majority of the pool is within the centre of the development and flows towards the NE and vice-versa. With such a configuration; inadvertently one of the stacks #27 has a corner of it's stack/block aimed towards stack #08. And around 50 percent of the blocks/stacks are either exposed to direct afternoon sun or at a slanted angle. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, Block 18 stack 30 is in my opinion the "best" stack in this development. Erh if you had bought a unit in this stack : Congratulations... If not, "do try harder" in the near future...

If you have the time, try to understand the concept of "the bell curve". This is one of the many resources relating to this subject: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=32652&new=%3Cbr In short, majority of developments have their "highs, lows and medium range.

Remembering Mr Lee Kuan Yew Sadly missed. Atribute via a pencil sketch made by my late father in 1974 whileMr Lee Kuan Yewwasthen the Prime Minister of Singapore.

This is not Feng Shui. But because some say it is inauspicious and cannotdraw a line between what is Feng Shui andsymbolism in Chinese culture. Under symbolism in Chinese culture, it is best not to have a straight row of three (3) pendant lights especially at the dining table. These lights are often found installed above a dining table and/or bar counter and/or breakfast niche.

1. Nowadays, many homes especially apartments: HDB/EC/Condos are getting smaller and smaller. 2. Often, many homeowners tend to install shelving units to fit exactly into these bomb shelters. 3. And in many instances; these bomb shelters are filled fully. And what a chore to remove them temporarily; for example if there is a "emergency" exercise. 4. Thus, it makes sense if the "emergency" is only temporary;to have the bomb shelter built-into the exit staircases. 4.1 As the houseowners do not need tospent time and perhaps lots of effort to remove all the items in the bomb shelter and even try todismantle the shelving. 5.Of course, on the trade-off; ifthere is a real emergency it would be better to have "yourown bomb shelter" built right intoone's home. 6. Location : The Trilliant EC.One of the"exhaust" holes can be visiblefrom the main door of the unit.(In the photo: to thetop right wall).

What happens if one does not stay in a landed property? How do I then place a pair of Chi Lin since I don't have the twin pillars on a non-existing gate? Easy! Buy a ground floor HDB flat. See attachment.

These are some considerations: 1. Solar panels are a modern invention. 2. Thus, there are really no write-ups in the past as to whether it has positive or negative effects. 3. As many Feng Shui concepts can be looked at from a common sense approach; I tried very hard to imagine whether is there any negative effects (if any). So far there are in my opinon - none from this approach.

In my opinion, even in any location and development;? Thus, even in a district and/or any development in that district; the "bell curve" applies. To understand, more about the bell-curve; this is a useful link:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=32652&new=%3Cbr

Another close-up photo, showing where the sha qi - sharp corner of a neighbouring block's corner is actually aimed at. Here, fortunately, the sharp corner is aimed towards the lift foyer of "this" block and not into the stack/unit's balcony or other openings.