“Climate- Adaptive Sustainable Interior Design: A Study of Indian Homes”

Abstract

The development of sustainable interior design is considered as an imperative answer to the growing environmental issues, urban sprawl and energy waste in residential buildings. The diverse climate of India has a major impact on the design and performance of interior spaces. This research critically reviews the sustainable interior design solutions and practices in an Indian home with specific reference to climate. It investigates climate-responsive design, passive design, sustainable material usage, energy saving, and biophilic interior strategies. It also examines how traditional Indian space wisdom and contemporary sustainability practices can be combined to create thermally comfortable, environmentally efficient, and healthier spaces for occupants. Drawing from theoretical frameworks and existing literature, the article argues for and investigates the extend to which various methods of promoting sustainable interiors and transferable across Indian climatic zones. Results show a high relevancy of passive cooling technology and natural ventilation, as well as local materials use and the biophilic approach as major instruments to mitigate the environmental impact and enhance indoor environmental quality. Nevertheless, barriers such as lack of awareness, financial barriers, and urban space constraints continue to impede execution. The study finds that sustainable interior design for the Indian home should be integrate factors of climatic response, cultural relevance and technological advances for achieving viable as well as functional living environments.