Mars Colony Design

How do designers use digital tools to invent the future?

Design a colony based on fundamental areas necessary for supporting life on Mars.

In a collaborative team (3-4 students), design a structure as part of a Mars colony

4-5 Teams

( 10 Lessons in total January 11 - February 5 2021, there are 10, A and B days each)

Describe 2-3 systems that you think are essential to life on Mars.


Mars Colony

Criteria

designs are complex, through combining basic shapes

form of structure informs

Design Considerations

  • Structure

  • Function

  • Presentation (Appearance)

Fundamental Systems

  1. Life Support

  2. Energy

  3. Community & Government

  4. Transport

  5. Safety & Security