Green Living

“The future belongs to those who give
the next generation reason to hope.”   
Teilhard de Chardin

Green Living. It’s all over the news, from advertising spots and articles in magazines, to television shows and headlines on the web. The “Green Movement” is causing manufacturers to develop new product lines and corporations and city governments to rethink their policies and practices. Whatever you call it - Sustainable Living, Going Green, Eco-Friendly, Green Design - it’s a good thing!

Green topics are becoming so prevalent now that Global Warming is no longer a scientists’ debate. Green Living is a new tenet for the responsible citizen of the Earth, Gaia, Mother Nature.

Almost every culture of the world reflects some awareness of the power of our connection to the Earth in its wisdom teachings. Ancient legacy asserts that Feng Shui is inextricably woven into the essence of sustainable living and green design.

Feng Shui, translated from the Chinese, means Wind Water. It is a system of philosophy, science and art that has been used for thousands of years as a method of connecting people with Heaven and Earth—seeking a balance between opposites in all aspects of our environments.

The International Feng Shui Guild celebrates this resurgence of interest in Green Living and Design and the common threads that weave us, as Feng Shui professionals, with architects, designers, engineers and contractors who are committed to having a positive impact on environmental, human and economic health.

At the deepest level of understanding, Feng Shui is the interplay between the seen (our environment) and the unseen (energy and intention). Feng Shui acknowledges the interconnectedness of all creation.

IFSG GREEN NEWS

US Green Building CouncilIFSG Joins the U.S. Green Building Council

The International Feng Shui Guild is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in keeping with the common thrusts of our organizations. USGBC is “the nation’s leading nonprofit working to transform the building industry to sustainable practices” and currently boasts over 12,000 members. The LEED system was developed by USGBC and has registered over 10,000 buildings in its first 8 years. LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” a consensus-based green building rating system.

USGBC & ASID (the American Society of Interior Designers) have partnered to create the first green residential remodeling guidelines, focused on creating healthier and safer environments. IFSG intends to work with ASID to agree on and incorporate common Feng Shui principles into the entire holistic design process. 

We are a proud member of the USGBC! 

Conscious Design Conference,  September 2007

The International Feng Shui Guild was an official Platinum Sponsor of the International Conscious Design Conference & Green Expo held September 2007 in New Jersey. The conference featured a complementary mix of Feng Shui professionals, architects, interior designers, and bau-biologists, speaking green design principles to a gathering of hundreds.

During the Conference & Green Expo, IFSG held a series of three workshops, one each day. During each workshop, representatives from several Feng Shui schools and perspectives shared their individual philosophy on the topic of the day, (topics ranged from history, to unique perspective to those aspects that unite all Feng Shui Perspectives). At the end of each presentation, there was an open Q & A dialog between the speakers, the moderator and the audience.

This was an exciting, groundbreaking series of workshops, for the first time ever, all perspectives and schools came together united as representatives of the Feng Shui community. Working together to share what makes this ancient art viable and even more applicable today. History was made.

For other IFSG News and Announcements, click HERE.

 

For information about the many ways the IFSG is involved in Green Living, click on one or all of the links below:


Feng Shui Is Green
Read more!  Green Design Articles and Tips from our members!

Upcoming Green Events
Learn more about the green events around the world!

Green Design Projects from IFSG Members
See green success stories from our members!

Resource Links
Find other links and tools to get more information!
 

Find a Feng Shui Consultant
Look through our diverse Feng Shui consultant directory to find the many talented consultants available around the world. 

Find a Feng Shui School
Find Your Professonal Feng Shui training and certification program today!

 

Green Living “The future belongs to those who give the next generation reason to hope.”    Teilhard de Chardin Green Living. It’s all over the news, from advertising spots and articles in magazines, to television shows and headlines on the web. The “Green Movement” is causing manufacturers to develop new product lines and corporations and city governments to rethink their policies and practices. Whatever you call it - Sustainable Living, Going Green, Eco-Friendly, Green Design - it’s a good thing! Green topics are becoming so prevalent now that Global Warming is no longer a scientists’ debate. Green Living is a new tenet for the responsible citizen of the Earth, Gaia, Mother Nature. Almost every culture of the world reflects some awareness of the power of our connection to the Earth in its wisdom teachings. Ancient legacy asserts that Feng Shui is inextricably woven into the essence of sustainable living and green design. Feng Shui, translated from the Chinese, means Wind Water. It is a system of philosophy, science and art that has been used for thousands of years as a method of connecting people with Heaven and Earth—seeking a balance between opposites in all aspects of our environments. The International Feng Shui Guild celebrates this resurgence of interest in Green Living and Design and the common threads that weave us, as Feng Shui professionals, with architects, designers, engineers and contractors who are committed to having a positive impact on environmental, human and economic health. At the deepest level of understanding, Feng Shui is the interplay between the seen (our environment) and the unseen (energy and intention). Feng Shui acknowledges the interconnectedness of all creation. IFSG GREEN NEWS IFSG Joins the U.S. Green Building Council The International Feng Shui Guild is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in keeping with the common thrusts of our organizations. USGBC is “the nation’s leading nonprofit working to transform the building industry to sustainable practices” and currently boasts over 12,000 members. The LEED system was developed by USGBC and has registered over 10,000 buildings in its first 8 years. LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” a consensus-based green building rating system. USGBC & ASID (the American Society of Interior Designers) have partnered to create the first green residential remodeling guidelines, focused on creating healthier and safer environments. IFSG intends to work with ASID to agree on and incorporate common Feng Shui principles into the entire holistic design process.  We are a proud member of the USGBC!  Conscious Design Conference,  September 2007 The International Feng Shui Guild was an official Platinum Sponsor of the International Conscious Design Conference & Green Expo held September 2007 in New Jersey. The conference featured a complementary mix of Feng Shui professionals, architects, interior designers, and bau-biologists, speaking green design principles to a gathering of hundreds. During the Conference & Green Expo, IFSG held a series of three workshops, one each day. During each workshop, representatives from several Feng Shui schools and perspectives shared their individual philosophy on the topic of the day, (topics ranged from history, to unique perspective to those aspects that unite all Feng Shui Perspectives). At the end of each presentation, there was an open Q & A dialog between the speakers, the moderator and the audience. This was an exciting, groundbreaking series of workshops, for the first time ever, all perspectives and schools came together united as representatives of the Feng Shui community. Working together to share what makes this ancient art viable and even more applicable today. History was made. For other IFSG News and Announcements, click HERE.   For information about the many ways the IFSG is involved in Green Living, click on one or all of the links below: Feng Shui Is Green Read more!  Green Design Articles and Tips from our members! Upcoming Green EventsLearn more about the green events around the world! Green Design Projects from IFSG MembersSee green success stories from our members! Resource LinksFind other links and tools to get more information!  Find a Feng Shui ConsultantLook through our diverse Feng Shui consultant directory to find the many talented consultants available around the world.  Find a Feng Shui SchoolFind Your Professonal Feng Shui training and certification program today!