Maharishi Vastu ArchitectureFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A commercial building constructed using the principles and features of MVA.

Maharishi Vastu Architecture (MVA) is a set of architectural and planning principles assembled by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi based on "ancient Sanskrit texts"[1][2] Maharishi Vastu Architecture is also called "Maharishi Sthapatya Veda" (MVA), "Fortune-Creating" buildings and homes,[3] and "Maharishi Vedic architecture".[4]

MVA has strict rules governing the orientation and proportions of a building.[5] The most important factor is the entrance, which must be either due east or due north.[5] The MVA architect also considers the slope and shape of the lot, exposure to the rising sun, location of nearby bodies of water and the other buildings or activities in the nearby environment.[6] MVA emphasizes the use of natural or "green" building materials.[1][7]

MVA homes are marketed in the US by Maharishi Global Construction, LLC,[8] and by MVA Homes in the UK, both arms of theTranscendental Meditation movement.[9] Several communities around the world have been developed using MVA principles. The plans forPeace Tower, which would have been the world's tallest building, followed MVA specifications.