noun
house physiognomy; feng shui of a house
Refers to the traditional belief that the layout, orientation, and features of a house influence the fortune of its residents. Often discussed in the context of 家相学 or 家相判断.
家相を気にして、玄関の位置を変えた。
Concerned about the house's feng shui, I changed the position of the entrance.
彼は家相に詳しいので、新居の間取りを相談した。
Since he is knowledgeable about house physiognomy, I consulted him about the layout of my new home.