MetaPhysics of architecture: An integral theory framework for sustainability

This essay criticises prevalent current sustainable architecture and proposes a conceptual framework for design practice. It argues that building standards, have failed to capture more multi-dimensional inclusive worldview, therefore many influential architects neglected implementing such principles. An analysis of literature shows large body research published in the field takes positivistic perspective few articles looked at from standpoint critical humanities, allowing non-positivistic viewpoints. The proposed framework, adapted Ken Wilber’s integral theory substantiated through lens Gumbrecht’s identification culture meaning presence, provides an opportunity oscillate between ideologies subjective objective values. framework’s usefulness is demonstrated case studies Glenn Murcutt’s work. Architects are invited practise sustainability this framework: entangle objective, individual collective approaches, exercise physics metaphysics consideration presence.