Kinetic energy, derived from motion, manifests through the movement of objects, its magnitude increasing with the object’s mass and velocity. In today’s era, where the integration of design and science is central to advancing architectural and energy-related practices, both scientists and designers are working collaboratively to develop more efficient built environments. Harnessing motion within architectural systems for energy conservation presents a growing challenge in the field of Renewable Energy (RE). This paper offers a comprehensive and systematic review of contemporary approaches and motivations for capturing kinetic energy within buildings. It also underscores the significance of harvesting energy from motion through a detailed analysis of global case studies involving kinetic architecture. Drawing upon these analyses, the study presents initial findings regarding the feasibility of applying footstep-based kinetic energy technologies in a local context. The results suggest that kinetic energy holds promise not only for environmental and economic gains but also for enhancing human well-being. In particular, kinetic tiles demonstrate dual utility, generating renewable energy while also serving as tools for data collection and modelling pedestrian movement.