A study of functional design between sustainability and digitalization and its impact on environmental design in interior and furniture design

Functional design is a fundamental pillar in shaping the human experience with the built environment. With the global transformations associated with sustainable development goals and the unprecedented acceleration of technological progress, it has become necessary to reformulate the concept of functional design to include environmental and digital considerations.

As contemporary societies evolve, functional design faces increasing challenges, including the need to respond to environmental sustainability requirements and keep pace with rapid technological developments in the digital age.

It is no longer sufficient for design to be merely functional and aesthetic; it must also be sustainable and digital.

The importance of this research stems from its attempt to understand how to effectively integrate sustainability and digitalization within the framework of functional design.

The Concept of Functional Design:

Functional design, as established by modernist pioneers such as Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, is based on the premise that form follows function.

Research Problem:

The scarcity of exposure to the possibility of achieving effective integration between sustainability standards and digital tools within the framework of functional design, achieving environmental and technical efficiency.

Research Methodology:

• A descriptive and analytical approach describes the basic concepts (sustainability, digitization, and functional design) and analyzes the interactive relationship.

Research Objectives:

• Analyze the basic concepts related to functional design, sustainability, and digitization.

• Support future trends toward creating smart and environmentally friendly built environments.

Keywords:

Functional Design - Sustainability - Digitalization.