initially, the structure appears as a large leaf, or a bud, which then unfolds into a protective habitat. The design of ‘lunark’ is deeply inspired by the art of origami. Solar panels + heavy insulation complete lunark’s construction the architects are also developing a weather simulator that might display a storm one day and a rainbow on another. ![]() ‘our custom-made circadian light panels bathe the interiors in pseudo-natural daylight, accurately emulating the subtle hourly variations of natural daylight here on earth.’ this circadian system helps individuals keep sleep patterns, using a ceiling that slowly changes color throughout the day. ‘a key factor for psychological and physical well-being is the need for a stable circadian rhythm, which the moon lacks due to its 28 day-night cycle,’ the duo explains. However, the danish architects intended to create an environment where astronauts won’s just survive, but will thrive. meanwhile, a vertical farm inside the habitat would help support the space traveller’s necessary food intake. SAGA imagines the inside of the lunark moon habitat being divided into sections for sleeping, studying, and other aspects of normal life. ![]() ![]() for two months, the team tested the structure, themselves, and technologies for future moon missions while enduring -30☌, hurricane winds, and hungry polar bears (read more here). combining the principles of japanese origami folding with the method of biomimicry, architects sebastian aristotelis and karl-johan sorenson have developed a lightweight and strong structure that can unfold and expand up to 750 times its original size.īefore actually launching the structure to the moon, the danish duo visited northern greenland to trial this project dubbed ‘lunark’ and gather important data about its performance. Danish architecture firm SAGA has designed a prototype for a moon-friendly habitat with an origami-inspired design.
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