![Inside; Mars [Architectural Thesis]](https://documents.yumpu.com/000/067/546/425/177e17d34effec1e37b40981a1c7d64809b15b06/316446346c4b3673346c79514f6c584865672b4b49513d3d/484c4b695a795a7743473978554f554c39324a4933413d3d.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAICNEWSPSEKTJ5M3Q&Expires=1716465600&Signature=nGPirWzYuvIB80WBl8RabJg8xPk%3D)
Inside; Mars [Architectural Thesis]
INSIDE ; MARS is a vision for a Mars outpost that is designed as a permanent working and living settlement in anticipation of increased human migration to Mars. With the accelerating growth and development with regards to space travel and Mars exploration, it is inevitable that humans will be setting foot on Mars, and a living habitat will need to be established. Yet, there is a lack of design catered to a martian habitat that integrates the social and psychological aspects of living in Mars, especially for the establishment of a colony that will be required to live on Mars for a minimum of 2 years before the next space flight back. Thus, this thesis will be a design exploration for architecture unique to Mars that would allow residents to not just survive, but thrive in correlation with the Mars environment.
INSIDE ; MARS is a vision for a Mars outpost that is designed as a permanent working and living settlement in anticipation of increased human migration to Mars. With the accelerating growth and development with regards to space travel and Mars exploration, it is inevitable that humans will be setting foot on Mars, and a living habitat will need to be established. Yet, there is a lack of design catered to a martian habitat that integrates the social and psychological aspects of living in Mars, especially for the establishment of a colony that will be required to live on Mars for a minimum of 2 years before the next space flight back. Thus, this thesis will be a design exploration for architecture unique to Mars that would allow residents to not just survive, but thrive in correlation with the Mars environment.
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Atmospheric
Pressure
Due to the difference in atmospheric pressure
on Mars compared to on Earth, a separate
enclosed system is required to create a
livable environment for the inhabitants.
In terms of shape, domes seem to be the
most efficient design for Mars architecture 12 .
Aside from allowing more light into the
space, they are also more resilient to both the
external forces caused by the frequent dust
storms, as well as the stresses caused by the
greater internal atmospheric pressure.
Wind and storm resistance
Air flow and ventilation
Uniform temperature
Maximum solar and light gain
Water
Aside from the seasonal Martian brines that
are found on the surface of Mars, water is also
present in the form of polar caps and possibly
ice below the surface. To obtain water from
the Martian brines via the combination of O2
and H2 obtained from electrolysis, it would
require a huge amount of energy, making it
an undesirable option. Although this method
is currently undesirable, this availability
strengthens the potential for the permanent
livability of Mars for the far future.
While drinkable water is not immediately
available on Mars and still has a substantial
amount of exploration and research needed,
tapping on the polar caps to get fresh
drinkable water would be the short term
solution while strategies are being developed
to extract the salt from the Martian brine.
Change language