The information contained in this thesis explores ways to develop a habitat for human settlement on Mars. Currently, most designs for living on Mars focus primarily on survival and emphasize the technological aspects necessary for sustaining life. However, there is a lack of holistic consideration for what life on Mars would entail beyond mere survival.
These existing designs are understandably geared towards astronauts who will spend only a few months on Mars. In contrast, this project is dedicated to envisioning the future of Mars settlement, aiming to support astronauts who intend to permanently live and establish communities on Mars, ultimately transforming them into Martians.
The project adopts a human-centric approach by integrating biophilic design principles to enhance the well-being of future Martian inhabitants. It seeks to address potential psychological challenges that settlers on Mars may encounter, offering innovative solutions rooted in biophilia. This approach aims to create environments that foster connection with nature, promote mental health, and support overall quality of life for individuals living on Mars.
Humans have evolved over millions of years to thrive on Earth, and many of our primal instincts are deeply rooted in our hunter-gatherer ancestry. Transitioning humans to live on another planet would uproot them from their natural environment, potentially depriving them of these primal instincts and causing psychological challenges. (Szocik, n.d.) This project aims to address these issues through architectural solutions. By designing habitats that consider and accommodate our innate instincts and connections to nature, we can mitigate the psychological impacts of living on a different planet. The goal is to create environments on Mars that resonate with our evolutionary heritage, fostering psychological well-being and adaptation in extra-terrestrial settlements. / Master of Architecture / This thesis looks at how to create a habitat for humans to live on Mars. Right now, most designs focus mainly on survival and the technology needed to sustain life. Most don't really consider what everyday life would be like beyond just staying alive.
Most current designs are for astronauts who will only be on Mars for a few months. This project, however, imagines a future where people live on Mars permanently and form communities, essentially becoming Martians.
The project uses a design method that focuses on human needs at a subconscious and psychological level. It incorporates biophilic design principles, which emphasize our connection to nature, to improve the well-being of future Martian inhabitants.
This approach aims to address psychological challenges that settlers on Mars might face, offering innovative solutions based on biophilia. The goal is to create environments that foster a connection with nature, promote mental health, and support a good quality of life.
Humans have evolved over millions of years to live on Earth, and many of our basic instincts are tied to our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Moving to another planet could take us away from our natural environment and cause psychological challenges.
This project aims to tackle these issues through thoughtful architectural design. By creating habitats that consider our natural instincts and connections to nature, we can reduce the psychological impacts of living on Mars. The goal is to design environments that align with our evolutionary background, helping people adapt and thrive in extra-terrestrial settlements.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/119218 |
| Date | 31 May 2024 |
| Creators | Hadkar, Aditi Anil |
| Contributors | Architecture, King, Jonathan Lee, Borunda Monsivais, Luis Ricardo, Vorster, Clive R. |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | ETD, application/pdf |
| Rights | In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
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