The increasing demand for sustainable interior design solutions due to global urbanisation and environmental challenges is driving the integration of smart and eco-friendly materials into design practices. These materials not only enhance aesthetics and functionality but also contribute to healthier living environments. This research discusses the uses, benefits, and weaknesses of these materials, emphasising their potential to contribute to increased adaptability, sustainability, and the well-being of users. The research was conducted over three months, from January to March 2025, using academic databases and 30 peer-reviewed articles. Smart materials like shape-memory alloys, photochromic coatings, and thermochromic textiles are found to enhance spatial responsiveness and energy efficiency significantly through the ability to make dynamic changes in light, temperature, and shape. Eco-friendly materials like bamboo, cork, clay, and mycelium-based composites fare better in sustainability through low environmental burden, biodegradability, and health advantages. Smart materials perform better in responsiveness and functionality, whereas eco-materials score better in environmental and health aspects. Synergetic applications that bridge both categories exhibit the highest promise, providing performance, durability, and design innovation. However, issues like high prices, limited visibility, and the absence of region-based standards remain impediments to mass uptake. This research concludes that smart and sustainable materials, especially when used synergistically, have paradigmatic potential for designing adaptive and sustainable interior spaces.
Author (s) Details
Priya Tyagi
Department of Art and Design, Sharda School of Design, Architecture and
Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.
Priyanka Kanyal
AIT- School of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/erpra/v8/5630
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