Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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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: redwoodsdsa.com
00:00 Intro
02:00 The 3,000-Year-Old Practice Reshaping His Architecture Firm
04:15 Why He Ignored His Grandmother's Wisdom for Years
07:30 The Corporate Firm Job That Almost Buried His Instincts
11:00 Classical vs. "New Age" Feng Shui: The Real Difference
15:30 How Singapore Redesigned Marina Bay to "Capture" Wealth
19:45 The Hong Kong Government Pays Developers for This
24:00 The "Commanding Position" Every CEO Should Sit In
29:00 The Health Scare That Sent Him Back to His Roots
33:00 One Slanted Floor, Six Months of Feeling Unwell
37:30 The 2-Foot Door Shift That Changed a Client's Business
42:00 Why He Still Won't Call Himself a Feng Shui "Salesman"
46:30 From Overwhelmed Solo Practice to Calm and Focused
50:30 His Two-Year Journey with Business of Architecture
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: 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: redwoodsdsa.com
00:00 Intro
02:00 The 3,000-Year-Old Practice Reshaping His Architecture Firm
04:15 Why He Ignored His Grandmother's Wisdom for Years
07:30 The Corporate Firm Job That Almost Buried His Instincts
11:00 Classical vs. "New Age" Feng Shui: The Real Difference
15:30 How Singapore Redesigned Marina Bay to "Capture" Wealth
19:45 The Hong Kong Government Pays Developers for This
24:00 The "Commanding Position" Every CEO Should Sit In
29:00 The Health Scare That Sent Him Back to His Roots
33:00 One Slanted Floor, Six Months of Feeling Unwell
37:30 The 2-Foot Door Shift That Changed a Client's Business
42:00 Why He Still Won't Call Himself a Feng Shui "Salesman"
46:30 From Overwhelmed Solo Practice to Calm and Focused
50:30 His Two-Year Journey with Business of Architecture
