In urban areas, high compound walls between houses are typically built to ensure privacy and separation of properties. However, these walls can significantly affect air circulation, which is essential for maintaining a comfortable living environment. The presence of tall walls may block the flow of fresh air, particularly in densely populated neighborhoods where houses are closely packed together. As a result, residents often find themselves struggling to enjoy adequate ventilation in their homes, particularly on lower floors.
For many people, spending time on the ground floor can feel uncomfortable due to the lack of airflow, leading them to seek solace on the balcony or upper floors. The absence of proper ventilation, along with tightly closed windows to maintain privacy, restricts the influx of cool air, further exacerbating the discomfort. This issue is common in two-storey houses, where privacy concerns and nearby concrete structures block the free movement of air.
In an attempt to improve living conditions and enjoy better air circulation, homeowners sometimes opt to build additional floors. However, this often leads to a cycle where neighboring houses follow suit, blocking airways and views, and the privacy once sought becomes compromised again. Such architectural challenges often go unnoticed by Vastu experts or engineers, and residents may have to endure these inconveniences for as long as they remain in their homes.
