MIDTERM PRESENTATION
Niharika Kuruvada
Jacob Sobelman
Andrew Talero Gonzalez
MODULE 1
Analogue Concepts
(Individual)
Case Studies & Analogue
Habitat Architecture
Space Habitat Concepts
MODULE 2
Primary project : Space center (Group)
Envelope, Materials and Structures Concept
Program, Masterplan and Environment
All three group members had worked individually to design analogue habitats for short-term Mars missions. We learned the basics of designing for harsh environments and gained an understanding of space architecture design.
Niha’s
Design (right), EMBRIO module ‘Extended Mars Base Research and Industrial Oasis’, is a class 1 habitat, consisting of a egg shaped module with a 3d printed rigid shell and an inflatable structure in between.
(center) is a Class 2 habitat consisting of module prefabricatan exterior rego3D-printed in-situ.
Madsar City - Foster and Partners
The site in Mesa, Arizona is located close to the ASU Polytechnic campus to the north and an airport on the east side, making them the main landmarks around the area.
To gain a better understanding of the site’s characteristics, we ran a sun study analysis.
The sun study provided information on the site’s solar exposure throughout the day, allowing for the identification of areas that receive the most sunlight and those that are in the shade. This information can be useful in determining the best location for buildings and outdoor spaces to optimize solar gain and shading.
Summer Solstice:
21 June at 12:30pm at 80 °
Winter Solstice:
21 December at 12:26pm at 33.1
Drawing inspiration from the Mars habitat design, our approach to designing the space center was to ensure it blended seamlessly with the natural environment. We envisioned pod-shaped structures that would be partially embedded in the terrain, covered with “regolith” (landscape), and resemble a natural feature, this time on earth, in Arizona.
An element of camouflage is created by having the structure initially look concealed within the landscape from different viewpoints, allowing visitors to discover it gradually as they make their way into the site. The garden space was designed as a setting to provide such a serene space for reflection and immerse visitors in the natural environment with infrastructure tucked in it.
Our design aims to inspire innovation and creativity, fostering an environment that encourages exploration and learning as the space center not only serves as a hub for space exploration and research but also offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.
to extend the road into location for dropping off.
A public area at the center was created with the intention of inviting people to enter the site.
ground were linked to forming circulation paths, drape..
The ‘public and semi public’ infrastructure is planned in relation to the public space to ensure that people could access all areas from there.
In this way, we were able to develop the overarching concept of our design.
