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In anticipation of humanity’s return to the moon and broader pursuit of space colonisation, extraterrestrial architecture is becoming increasingly relevant. Lunar habitat design faces significant hurdles, mainly prohibitive transportation costs, extreme environmental hazards (such as vacuum exposure, extreme temperature fluctuations, radiation and abrasive dust), as well as the significant psychological toll of long-term isolation in high stress environments. This thesis project addresses these challenges by synthesising structural resilience with inhabitant well-being. | In anticipation of humanity’s return to the moon and broader pursuit of space colonisation, extraterrestrial architecture is becoming increasingly relevant. Lunar habitat design faces significant hurdles, mainly prohibitive transportation costs, extreme environmental hazards (such as vacuum exposure, extreme temperature fluctuations, radiation and abrasive dust), as well as the significant psychological toll of long-term isolation in high stress environments. This thesis project addresses these challenges by synthesising structural resilience with inhabitant well-being. | ||
This research explores how biophilic design principles can be integrated with In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) additive manufacturing in the design of a Lunar lava tube habitat on the Lunar South Pole, with the aim of improving astronaut well-being. The lava tube acts as a natural barrier against some of the environmental hazards, while ISRU through Selective Laser Melting (SLM) reduces the reliance on terrestrial resources. | This research explores how biophilic design principles can be integrated with In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) additive manufacturing in the design of a Lunar lava tube habitat on the Lunar South Pole, with the aim of improving astronaut well-being. The lava tube acts as a natural barrier against some of the environmental hazards, while ISRU through Selective Laser Melting (SLM) reduces the reliance on terrestrial resources. | ||
The habitat’s morphology is generated through computational L-systems, producing an organically branching spatial hierarchy that facilitates efficient circulation, life-support integration, and compartmentalisation for safety. This system is enclosed within metaball volumes that are optimised using Karamba to manage internal atmospheric pressure while providing a dynamic and organic interior landscape. Internally, the design maximises Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) through circadian lighting and the integration of plant life to resemble Earth’s environment. | The habitat’s morphology is generated through computational L-systems, producing an organically branching spatial hierarchy that facilitates efficient circulation, life-support integration, and compartmentalisation for safety. This system is enclosed within metaball volumes that are optimised using Karamba to manage internal atmospheric pressure while providing a dynamic and organic interior landscape. Internally, the design maximises Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) through circadian lighting and the integration of plant life to resemble Earth’s environment. | ||
By synthesising biophilic design principles with additive manufacturing, this project proposes a human-centric approach to lunar habitats that prioritises astronaut well-being. | By synthesising biophilic design principles with additive manufacturing, this project proposes a human-centric approach to lunar habitats that prioritises astronaut well-being. | ||
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Abstract
In anticipation of humanity’s return to the moon and broader pursuit of space colonisation, extraterrestrial architecture is becoming increasingly relevant. Lunar habitat design faces significant hurdles, mainly prohibitive transportation costs, extreme environmental hazards (such as vacuum exposure, extreme temperature fluctuations, radiation and abrasive dust), as well as the significant psychological toll of long-term isolation in high stress environments. This thesis project addresses these challenges by synthesising structural resilience with inhabitant well-being.
This research explores how biophilic design principles can be integrated with In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) additive manufacturing in the design of a Lunar lava tube habitat on the Lunar South Pole, with the aim of improving astronaut well-being. The lava tube acts as a natural barrier against some of the environmental hazards, while ISRU through Selective Laser Melting (SLM) reduces the reliance on terrestrial resources.
The habitat’s morphology is generated through computational L-systems, producing an organically branching spatial hierarchy that facilitates efficient circulation, life-support integration, and compartmentalisation for safety. This system is enclosed within metaball volumes that are optimised using Karamba to manage internal atmospheric pressure while providing a dynamic and organic interior landscape. Internally, the design maximises Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) through circadian lighting and the integration of plant life to resemble Earth’s environment.
By synthesising biophilic design principles with additive manufacturing, this project proposes a human-centric approach to lunar habitats that prioritises astronaut well-being.
A2 Presentation
A2 Report
