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 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.