Staircases


Must be located as far as possible to the South or S-W portion of the building.


The rise of the staircase should be from east to west or north to south. A clockwise movement is beneficial.
While ascending the staircase, the face should be either towards the north or the east.
Do not design staircase of a building in the north-east portion.
The number of steps in a staircase should be an odd number so that if you start climbing the steps with the right foot, you will reach the higher floor on the right foot itself.
According to the principles of Vastu Shastra the staircase can be constructed in any direction except North-East. If in some old house, the staircase is in the North-East, then a room should be constructed in South-East to lessen its ill-effects.


Cellar/basement

Must be to the North or N-E portion of the building
The Cellar must be avoided in the South and the West portion of the site.
Under ground water tanks:(incl. swimming pools)

Must be in the N-E corner of the plot but never in the S-E corner.


Overhead tanks

Must be in the S-W corner but never in the North, East or N-E corner.