Proposed Feng Shui Building Code

A resolution has been proposed in the California Assembly that would require building codes to conform to ancient Chinese tradition. According to state Assemblyman Leland Yee, building design and location must be sensitive to feng shui to assure harmonious energy flow.

Yee's resolution isn't meant to become law or force cities to change how buildings are constructed. Instead, Yee said, it would encourage building officials to accommodate the concept and be more sensitive to a cultural practice that can improve work and living spaces.

It's not really clear as to what Assemblyman Yee wants. He proposes a law but says he doesn't want it to be a law, he just wants it to make officials more "sensitive." Whatever that means.

Of course, California has long been recognized as the leader in unconventional practices. I'm sure the legislation mandating feng shui will be watched closely by the numerology crowd, the tea leaf readers, the psychics, and others to see if they too can get their philosophies written into law.

What's most interesting about Yee's proposal is that it's intended to create harmonious energy flow in buildings. Based upon the recent California history of rolling blackouts, the problem with energy flow in buildings has nothing to do with whether it's harmonious or not. The problem is not having any.