Submission: January 11, 2022
Registration: January 10, 2022
Language: English
Location: International
Prizes: $24000
Type: Open
The challenge of the competition is to conceptualize a design for a modular housing colony to be built on the planet Mars. The permanent habitat established must be able to resist the unique conditions of the planet. The atmosphere, climate, gravity, soil, illumination, and so on need to be taken into consideration while proposing the design. The proposed design must be able to adapt to the unexpected harsh conditions that might arise on the planet. The structures built must accompany the means of self-sustenance of the colony.
What would living on a new planet look like? Would traditional architecture techniques be of any use in this new atmosphere? How will the planet constraints shape the life of the inhabiting people?
Ever since the 20th century, many human missions have been proposed to Mars. But aside from exploratory missions, the potential for colonization of Mars as a permanent base is being investigated.
The permanent habitat established must be able to resist the unique conditions of the planet. The atmosphere, climate, gravity, soil, illumination, and so on need to be taken into consideration while proposing the design. The proposed design must be able to adapt to the unexpected harsh conditions that might arise on the planet. The structures built must accompany the means of self-sustenance of the colony.
What would living on a new planet look like? Would traditional architecture techniques be of any use in this new atmosphere? How will the planet constraints shape the life of the inhabiting people?
Design Objectives
Material + Technology: The specific material and technology used on the Martian landscape must be suited to support life on the planet.
Form + Space: The housing must consist of all functions required to live off of the planet.
Resilient: The construction must be able to withstand the harsh conditions of the planet as well as the unexpected events in the future.
Self-sufficient: Reliance on resources from Earth or Mars must be limited as infrastructure is missing and the amount of material transported from the earth is limited.
Eligibility
- The minimum eligible age for participation is 18 years.
- The competitions are open worldwide for designers from any discipline.
- You can participate as an individual or as a team of a maximum of 4 members.
- All students and professionals can participate in the competitions.