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Experience Feng Shui at the Christine E. LynnCollege of NursingThe use of Feng Shui throughout the college also is consistentwith healing. This Chinese practice strives to create environmentsin which persons feel comfortable and supported. Attention tothe five elements of Feng Shui (metal, wood, fire, water andearth) and to promoting the flow of Ch’I – or positive energy –was a focal point when developing the college’s spaces. Thesefive elements are needed for proper balance in life and work;and nursing is characterized as an earth-based or nurturingelement. In 2007, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursingbuilding earned Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) gold certification, the second-highest rankingpossible from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is one of feweducational facilities in Florida to achieve LEED status.Place Photo Here36