Journal of A Sustainable Global South
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of A Sustainable Global South - JSGS

Comfortable Architecture Redesigning How We Think About Comfort

Thure Röckemann (Unknown)

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Publish Date
19 Feb 2026

Abstract

Comfort has been a cornerstone of architectural design, shaping how spaces influence human well-being physically, emotionally, and socially. This paper examines comfort as a dynamic and multidimensional concept, exploring its variations across different climates and the challenges associated with its excessive pursuit, such as isolation, stagnation, and environmental strain. The transformative role of discomfort is highlighted as a means to foster resilience, creativity, and connection. Furthermore, the paper discusses architectural strategies that balance comfort with sustainability, using case studies from tropical, temperate, and arid regions to provide actionable insights for reimagining comfort in the built environment.

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Journal of A Sustainable Global South
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jsgs

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Universitas Udayana

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Humanities Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences

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The journal discusses issues pertaining to sustainable development of the third world countries in the context of evolving social, cultural, economic and spatial conditions. It therefore embraces studies that deepen our understanding of cultural and socially empathetic forms of development. So, its ...