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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.
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Benefits:
The double shell structure is an innovative
construction method that allows for a more
stable structure as it prevents the inner shell
and its programmes from being directly
impacted by the external forces caused by
atmospheric pressure and dust storms.
Being above ground, it allows for views of
the landscape.
Due to the generally tight space, circulation
from ground to the top passes through every
level, providing opportunities for interaction
and conversation. Center skylight also
presents opportunities for visual connection
across floors.
Limitations:
The verticality of the form was said to be for
the following: wider range of views into the
landscape; to meet the required range for the
3d printing so that a continuous printing can
be achieved.
However, the small size and the lack of
windows does not seem to support the aim of
this form, questioning whether the structure
was only done in this manner due to the
confinements and limitations posed by the
construction strategy.
Aside from being able to construct precisely,
3d-printing also allows for a continuous
printing process with minimal pauses,
preventing possibilities of leaks or gaps
within the structure.
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