Architecture and Creativity: Examining the Impact of Maharishi Vastu on Workplace Creativity

Architecture and Creativity: Examining the Impact of Maharishi Vastu on Workplace Creativity

This paper reports on the effect of architectural design of a workplace on the creativity of its users. A technical services company relocated from a conventional office building to one designed according to Maharishi Vastu (MVA), a natural system of architecture based on alignment with the energy f...

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Published in:Creativity research journal Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 371 - 376
Main Authors: Maheshwari, Anil K., Werd, Margaret Rose P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Routledge 02-10-2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Architecture
Corporations
Correlation
Creative Thinking
Creativity
Creativity Tests
Design
Earth Science
Employees
Energy
Engineering
Physical Environment
Pretests Posttests
Work Environment
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Summary:This paper reports on the effect of architectural design of a workplace on the creativity of its users. A technical services company relocated from a conventional office building to one designed according to Maharishi Vastu (MVA), a natural system of architecture based on alignment with the energy fields of the sun and the earth. The company's employees were tested for creativity using Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT), before and after the move to the MVA building. Data showed significant improvement in the originality and depth of creative output. These results suggest that organizations can develop more original ideas and differentiate themselves for greater success, through choosing the right architecture for the workplace.
ISSN:1040-0419
1532-6934
DOI:10.1080/10400419.2019.1667943