Crater Shelter : Explore Moon Architecture Challenge

This proposal is based on creating a ring-shaped habitation system inside a small scale crater, where in a semi-underground condition.

A 3d-printed shelter using In Situ materials could be integrated on top to cover the modular system keeping an ‘atrium’ in the middle of the crater. 

In this manner, the habitation system would be protected and at the same time have a smaller environmental footprint on-site.

The aim is to generate a habitat typology with a small environmental footprint, taking advantage of the In Situ Resources available, such as the Moon Regolith that can be used for additive manufacturing processes like 3d printing. This fabrication process also enables freedom of form that can be adapted to irregularities and unique characteristics of the landscape, using advanced scanning methods.

This first generative habitat deriving from this circular typology, corresponds to a mission that includes 6-8 members, with a footprint of 170-190 square meters, for a mission of 180 days.