mors
Moon Observational Research Station
Conceptual Approach
The realm of space exploration offers boundless prospects, particularly in the realm of colonization. While the notion of inhabiting space often directs our gaze towards Mars, a planet distant over 75 million miles away with a journey spanning 7 months, the challenges and timeline for establishing a new civilization seem dauntingly remote.
Despite Mars being a primary focus, our own moon, though not a target for permanent settlement, presents itself as the crucial next step in advancing space exploration. The potential for research and development is immense, laying the foundation for our progression into deeper space.
Site: Moon
Academic Year: 2019
land as protection
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lunar settlement
The proposal introduces the Moon Observational Research Station (MORS), a comprehensive lunar settlement system designed to facilitate extended stays and sustainable growth on the moon. Serving as both a permanent research hub and living quarters, MORS is equipped to meet all the requirements for a self-sustaining and habitable environment, thereby enabling future missions to thrive.
The overarching goal of MORS is not only to establish a presence on the moon but also to pave the way for long-term, human-centric development, prioritizing the needs of inhabitants alongside scientific endeavors. Through MORS, the aim is to transform the moon into a thriving community, fostering innovation and exploration in a manner that prioritizes human experience over mere technicality.
form on the moon
Geodesic domes are one of few structures that gets proportionally stronger as they increase in size.
They are also lighter, more structurally sound and thus require fewer materials. Steel framing and infused glass, along with processed lunar regolith to construct future bio-ceramics, can make geodesic domes also highly fire-resistant. The dome shape promotes more efficient air circulation and keep temperatures even throughout the structure, making them more energy-efficient.
Since light refracts and stays inside the dome, these structures are able to take full advantage of solar gain, which reduces the need for artificial lighting
