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)

Program, Masterplan and Environment

Envelope, Materials and Structures Concept

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.

Andrew’s

(left) is completely class 2 with rigid structure with design to take advantage of as much volume as posible for the habitat.

(center)

Niha’s

‘Extended

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 ° to extend the road into location for dropping off. ground were linked to forming circulation paths, drape..

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.

A public area at the center was created with the intention of inviting people to enter the site.

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.

Habitat

1. Integration with the environment

2. Camouflage

3. Improved circulation

Community

Mobility

Landscape Envelope

Concrete slab (Shotcrete)

Glass facade

Mullions

Our next steps will be to continue developing our design in more detail. We will be using the pod-shaped building forms to create floor plans for each building. The group will also continue to explore light and shading within the building interiors as well as throughout the site in order to ensure the most comfortable experience for the users.