Interior design incorporates cutting-edge materials, mainly smart
finishes with self-cleaning and antimicrobial capabilities, to ensure hygienic
indoor environments, particularly in post-pandemic environments where surface
cleanliness, ease of maintenance, and environmental footprint are essentials.
This study aims to investigate people's perception, acceptance, and utilisation
of self-cleaning technologies in interior design practices, specifically in
their practical adoption into daily design choices, integrating materials
research with human behaviour. The research employed a mixed-methods
methodology, consisting of a literature review, environmental assessment, and
survey to determine awareness, preference, and perceived hindrances among
design professionals and scholars. The research indicates that awareness among
professionals regarding smart finishes is moderate to high, but superficial and
oriented towards commercial terms and not on sophisticated technologies. The
priority areas of application are kitchens, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
Hindrances are cost and durability. The study suggests that bridging material
innovation and practical adoption requires clear communication, experiential
validation, and policy integration. It expands the Technology Acceptance Model
to indoor environments and suggests a user-oriented theory for smart material
uptake.
Author(s) Details
Ahongshangbam
Tanisha Devi
Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Sharda
University, Greater Noida, India.
Apongienla
Aier
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/CH3
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