Inside; Mars [Architectural Thesis]

1.3
Researth
methodology
Defining the problem
+ Understanding
the importance
of extraterrestrial
architecture
Understanding the Mars
environment + Identifying
benefits and limitations of
existing approaches and
technology
Upon defining the problem and understanding
the importance of establishing extraterrestial
architecture, this thesis aims to approach
a design requisite for a Mars 2050 outpost
through a systematic manner of research,
Survival
Oxygen
Radiation
Pressure
In chapter 2, an understanding of the Mars
environment and the professions of its future
inhabitants will be the first step in analysing
the basic conditions and requirements for a
Mars habitat.
In chapter 3, the thesis then identifies
the physical parameters for survival on
Mars, and more importantly the social and
psychological parameters that enhances
quality of life for the inhabitants. In
understanding the physical requirements,
existing technologies and proposals for
a Mars habitat will be analysed, whereas
studying of the social and psychological
parameters allows for identification of
programmes and establishment of approach
for a new architectural form suitable for
Mars.
Chapter 4 goes into the establishment of
site and the exploration of architectural and
programmatic forms, that will be further
developed in chapters 5, 6 and 7.
Chapter 2: Mars: The red planet
Mars
environment:
weather,
climate,
geography
First
generation
Martians
Chapter 3: Humans on Mars
Psychological
Comfort
Water
Keeping sane
in space
‘Earth’ as
a healing
property
Gravity