Amid the climate crisis and its wide-ranging social, economic, and ecological consequences, voluntarily reducing consumption in all aspects of our lives is essential. By cutting down and scaling back, we can begin to rethink our relationship with nature, a crucial step in minimizing the use of our planet's resources. Design strategies that prioritize supply chain traceability, address the growing rural-urban divide, and promote building only what's necessary will help us to ensure a sustainable future.