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Sustainable and Energy Efficient Interiors for Residential Buildings: Case of NCR, New Delhi

Authors
Varsha Shukla1, *
1Assistant Professor, Faculty of Interior Design Jagannath Community College, New Delhi, India
*Corresponding author. Email: varsha.shukla@jimsindia.org
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Varsha Shukla
Available Online 16 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-535-5_15How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Sustainable & energy efficient interiors; eco-friendly interior design; Energy-efficient lighting systems; Indoor Air Quality (IAQ); Biophilic Design; NCR Residential Architecture
Abstract

Rapid urbanization in India’s National Capital Region (NCR) has precipitated a dual crisis of energy scarcity and environmental degradation. As residential construction surges to meet the demands of a growing population, the energy footprint of these habitats has escalated alarmingly. This paper investigates the critical intersection of sustainability and interior design within the residential sector of the NCR. By analyzing the efficacy of eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient lighting, and climate-responsive design strategies, this study proposes a holistic framework for reducing the operational carbon footprint of Indian homes. The research highlights the potential of locally sourced materials—such as bamboo, reclaimed wood, and agricultural by-products—alongside advanced digital technologies to create interiors that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also thermally comfortable and energy-efficient. The findings suggest that a paradigm shift towards “conscious interiors” can significantly contribute to India’s climate goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Creativity, Innovation & Design (ICCID 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
16 March 2026
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978-2-38476-535-5
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-535-5_15How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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