Author Archives: Laura Benko

Earlier this week at Pratt’s Manhattan campus, I had the privilege of teaching a Feng Shui  & Architecture seminar to experienced architects. I started off the class asking, “What do you hope to get out of this class?” I was … read the full article →

I get asked that question every now and then. And I love it. It gives me an opportunity to describe this new term I created and give people examples of how it relates to them. (Just don’t ask me if I’m an Interior Designer. Because I’m not.) I noticed that I change up my description quite often depending upon whom I’m talking to. And I rarely give the same explanation twice. If I’m giving a lecture at a healing spiritual center where kindred, old souls have gathered in a meditation circle, well, my explanation might start off by delving deeper into our karmic lessons connected to our spaces, the soul of our home and the unseen energies that pulse through the arteries of our homes just like the blood through our veins.

If I’m teaching a seminar about Feng Shui to seasoned architects- who some, frankly


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We often hear from design gurus and shelter magazines that our homes should tell our stories. Yes, it should – to a certain extent. While you want your home to show who you are and what you love, you also … read the full article →

It’s true that Feng Shui began thousands of years ago, when ancient Chinese farmers learned to situate themselves in the best way to harness the wind and water patterns to yield the greatest crops. Prolific crops would mean good health, … read the full article →