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DUNE a project by

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2064 4 to 5 astronauts

DUNE is a concept that draws from animals living in the harshest of environments such as the dessert. The concept aims to take advantage of Mars’ harsh climate and sand storms. The structure is designed to have a shallow pitched roof that is faced windward to collect the dust and use it as natural defence to the severe radiation. This helps limit the use of other materials by advantageously using the surrounding environment for its protection. Dune uses the natural forms found in the surroundings in its design to seamlessly integrate into Mars. DUNE attempts to integrate new technology and natural ancient geometry using the regolith deposits and plastic designed structure. The concept will attempt to minimize the eco foot-print of humans on a raw and untouched planet, creating something that does not disrupt the terrain or the environment and is completely sustainable. It will use Polyethylene plastic shells as the main building material. Polyethylene, the same plastic commonly found in water bottles, also has potential to shield radiation. It is very high in hydrogen and fairly cheap to produce. Polyethylene will create thinner protection from radi- ation, easier access to light and a thinner and faster structure. It should be possible to manufacture high density polyethylene polymers on Mars using carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and hydrogen from water in the soil. With 3D printing technology we will be able to build a structure that minimizes construction and maximizes light and space. Dune can begin as a small infrastructure or gradually grow to house an entire Martian city.