Abstract

In the context of modernity, the growing disparity between our behaviors and ecological rhythms underscores the conflict between unsustainable lifestyles and the necessity for ecological harmony. Central to this exploration is the intricate tapestry of home design, woven with profound socio-political and economic consequences. This article embarks on a journey to unravel the multifaceted relationship, emphasising designers’ responsibility to navigate the interplay of their designs with lasting effects. Contemporary existence diverges from the harmonious coexistence encapsulated by “oikos,” straining against our genuine well-being aspirations. The marketplace, a stage where cultural aspirations and material desires converge, often creates illusory contentment, and perpetuates unsustainable cycles. Liberation from this intricate consumption web is daunting, given an economic paradigm that drifts from ecological balance. The home, symbolizing solace, finds itself entangled in material unsustainability, perpetually absorbing, producing, and consuming. Within this complex interplay, designers emerge as change agents, reshaping home design with a commitment to sustainability. Drawing parallels with Walter Benjamin’s “Arcades Project,” this article delves into history to underscore design’s role in urban evolution and societal shifts by examining the power of interiority. The resounding message is clear: designers bear immense influence as architects of transformation, leading a new era of harmonious sustainability.