expansion process

Stage 4 city with time, new improved modules can be added. some communities might form a closed loop, hierarchies might develop, the initial system might get modified as technology advances and the needs of the citizens change...

independency negotiation

Structure

compactability + deployment = actuation

3 actuating systems are used: a foldable floor a vertically sliding steel core and an inflatable membrane. these are enclosed within the casing along with the walls, the stairs which run vertically along the core units walls, and the core modules. the casing this contains the hatches and is split into 3 identical parts that have to be moved apart to begin deployment while un/folding, the casing should not intersect with the floor the first actuator is the unfolding origami floor to which the 3 casing parts are attatched to. various origami patterns were tested. finally the last one was implemented and further developed the second actuator is the sliding core. it moves vertically doubling in height. the frame holds the core units, that contain sanitary fittings and small plant growing modules and the cupola with water tanks on the top. the third actuator is the inflating membrane. pressurizing the interior of the habitat is essential for the survival of the crew members. the pressure will also act as main load bearing. inflated membrane with reinforcements sanitary fittings small plant growing modules cupola core space-frame with climbing ladder sepparation elements (walls and floors) foldable floor hatches foundation

HVAC