Business of Architecture Podcast

Eric Lam on Feng Shui, Environmental Psychology, and Designing for Human Energy | 700

August 17, 2026·53 min
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End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework In this episode, architect Eric Lam joins Business of Architecture to explore a design tradition many architects have heard of, but few understand in depth: Feng Shui. Eric shares how his early life in Hong Kong, his work as an architect, and his interest in biophilic design led him back to ideas he first heard from his grandmother. The conversation opens a thoughtful look at how space, energy, psychology, and business all connect. You'll hear how ancient principles still shape major cities, why small shifts in a room can change how people feel, and how architects might use deeper awareness of space to serve clients in a more human way. The overlooked design idea hiding in plain sight inside some of the world's most powerful cities Why "good energy" may be less mystical—and more practical—than many architects think The simple spatial shift that can change how a business owner feels at work To learn more about Eric, visit his website: https://www.redwoodsdsa.com/

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