After you have assessed the layout and design of buildings and roads in the vicinity of a block you intend to live in, consider the function and nature of the nearby structures. For instance, it is not recommended to live next to hospitals, as the energy or chi associated with illness and death will undeniably flow over to your building. This includes maternity hospitals, as the pain of childbirth also generates unsettling energy. You should also avoid living close to buildings associated with illness and death, such as nursing homes, psychiatric treatment facilities, drug rehabilitation centres, funeral parlours, crematoriums and morgues. Your building should not be close to structures that may pose health risks, such as rubbish disposal and collection centres, electricity substations and public toilets. Some fung shui masters caution against living close to schools or public parks. The main reason is that these areas are prone to extremes of yin and yang. During the day, they are full of activity and life but, at night, they are empty and devoid of any vitality or yang energy. Your building will thus be exposed to these extremes, which may result in occupants feeling unsettled during the day and isolated in the evenings. You should also avoid living close to buildings associated with potentially violent energy such as law courts, police stations, prisons and detention and remand centres.
