Smart and Sustainable: An Analysis of Eco-Friendly Materials in Architecture and Interior Design | Chapter 4 | Materials That Matter: The Future of Interiors through Innovation

 

The ecological implications of traditional building materials have increased the quest for environmentally friendly alternatives in interior design and architecture. This chapter examines the potential of green smart materials in promoting sustainability in interior design and architecture. It also examines existing developments, criteria for selection, incorporation of conventional and contemporary practices, and challenges and opportunities of using these materials. By analysing breakthroughs in material science, design innovation, and green building practices, the study aims to establish prominent trends, performance indicators, and strategic avenues for integrating smart, sustainable materials in buildings. Adopting a qualitative, literature-based approach, the study synthesises cross-disciplinary outcomes from material science, design theory, and cultural practice. It suggests a Convergence Framework that connects material intelligence, technological convergence, and cultural sensitivity as an integrated model of sustainable design. The findings point to the promise and the systemic obstacles in embracing eco-smart materials and provide theoretical contributions and practical implications for designers, architects, and policy-makers in creating greener, culturally responsive spaces.

 

Author(s) Details

Arti Bhati
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.

Karishma Bhati
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.

 

Priya Tyagi
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-990398-6-5/CH4