Intel Consults Feng Shui Masters To Build New Fab
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: intel, cpu, china | Themes: Business
Companies are going to great lengths promoting in reducing their impact on their environment. One new highlight is Intel’s approach to bring feng shui to its Fab 68, which is scheduled to begin construction in 2010 in Dallan, China.
According to Intel’s Corporate Responsibility Report, the company consulted with feng shui masters to develop a harmonious relationship with the wind, sun and interior space of the fab. The fab is expected to use the sun’s seasonal path to optimize heating and cooling loads. Intel also said the fab will be in alignment with the feng shui concept of "qi" - flow of energy.
As part of its green efforts, Intel said it has reduced its company-wide green-house gas emissions by 56% since 2000 and by 20% since 2004. More than three billion gallons of water have been reclaimed in 2007 and more than 80% of waste has been recycled. Going forward, the company plans to purchase energy provided by renewable sources, such as wind, solar, hydro-electric and biomass. Intel claims that the impact will equal to taking 185,000 cars off the roads.
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Feng Shui has nothing to do with "reducing their impact on their environment." Do some more research before stating false claims.
What Feng Shui does is a chinese belief that the chi that flows in the environment is the strongest at certain points and locations. By building a fab at a place with good feng shui, Intel is hoping that the new fab will be built without trouble, function with ease, and ultimately bring intel success.
What in the world does Feng Shui have to do with being "green". Its just an overblown interior design philosophy.
Actually, traditional Feng Shui as a lot to do with impact on the environment and the environments impact on the person. It was used to locate optimal places for building homes, farming, and other such things. It is a lot more than an interior design philosophy. I don't particularly believe in the principals, however I believe what the article is saying was that Intel consulted this person for the optimal placement of the building to take advantage of the environmental factors surrounding the building to reduce costs such as heating and cooling. Plus it's in China and will probably boost the moral of the workers in some way.
I'm guessing its more of a publicity stunt than anything else.