How to build a Slow house in Textura Interiors

 

This month, Textura Interiors is publishing a special article about our studio in which we discuss Slow house design. The article takes a tour through each room of a home, evaluating how to implement a sustainable, efficient, and healthy design.

 

 

Starting with the bedroom, the place where our bodies regenerate and where it is essential to ensure deep rest through a healthy indoor environment: a cool temperature of around 18°C, 50% relative humidity, no noise, lighting control options, and free from toxins and electromagnetic fields.

In the bedroom, the ergonomic design of the bed frame is also important—ideally made of wood—supporting a natural and breathable mattress protected by natural and breathable bedding, free from toxins and odors, such as organic cotton or linen.

 

 

We also analyze the bathroom space which, as a wet room, requires water-repellent finishing materials to prevent condensation and mold; these can be natural, such as lime plaster. We also discuss energy savings and greywater recovery.

Special attention is paid to the design of children’s spaces, highlighting specific furniture and fabrics that adapt to their growth and are made from natural materials that do not contain toxins and promote sensory development through natural and warm textures and fabrics.

 

 

We also discuss the living room as the central space for family life, where it is important to control sunlight exposure, air renewal, thermal and humidity conditions, as well as lighting well-being. Once again, it is important to avoid toxins present in sofa textiles, rugs, or curtains to ensure a natural and healthy environment.

Finally, we consider what interventions can make our kitchen more sustainable and discuss the need to foster human interaction through open workspaces integrated into the living area, choosing food preparation surfaces with materials and finishes that are harmless to health, and the much-needed shift in habits toward a zero-waste lifestyle.

 

 

To read the full article How to build a Slow house: An interview with Slow Studio