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Using 3D printers, automated systems, and cutting-edge building technology, several architects have begun to investigate the many techniques that may make human colonization beyond the planet Earth easier.

Humans have been exploring Mars for a long time. The explorations have grown to a mission with multiple aims, from the first landing on Mars in 1971 to the deployment of the first-ever successful rover in 1997.

In 2021, the US, China, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent three probes to the same location at the same time to collect samples and other study materials in order to broaden the studies.

Today, these missions have been upgraded even further in order to pave the way for a manned spaceship to land on Mars by 2022, according to Elon Musk.

Some architects have been studying the many approaches that may permit human colonization beyond the planet Earth using 3D printers, automated systems, and cutting-edge building technologies.

Even NASA has organized competitions like the "3D Printed Habitat Challenge," which have aided in the investigation of new technologies and ways in space exploration.

In this article, we've gathered works of some studios to show the ever-increasing possibilities of human existence on Mars.

Mars Colonization by ZA Architects

In 2013, as part of the Mars Colonization Project, German architecture company ZA Architects built an underground network of caverns for human inhabitation on the planet. The company proposes creating enormous caverns in the planet's basaltic rock surface to house a basalt processing facility as well as an artificial subterranean glacier to provide oxygen and water to the residents utilizing robotic technology. Mars Habitat by Foster & Partners Foster & Partners followed up their idea for living on the Moon with a design for a modular home constructed for life on Mars, which they displayed during a NASA competition. The Mars Habitat plan consists of a settlement constructed by pre-programmed and semi-autonomous robots. 3D printing would be used to create sturdy living quarters out of natural Martian rocks, which might accommodate up to four people. The proposal was one of the competition's 30 finalists. 3D Printed Habitat by Hassell Studio Hassell Studio and Eckersley O'Callaghan collaborated on this project in 2018, and it was pre-selected as one of the top ten concepts in NASA's Centennial Challenge. The design is focused on the human element of space design, which is often more concerned with optimum efficiency and output than with comfort. Its outside is made up of an autonomous robot-built Regolith structure, while the interior is made up of inflatable "pods" that hold all of the needs

Arne Emil Jacobsen was a Danish designer and architect, an icon of the 'Danish Modern' style. Aside from his architectural work, he created many unique chairs and other furniture. He was born and raised in Copenhagen in an upper-middle-class Jewish family. Young Arne was hoping to become a painter, and it was said that he was painting all over the Victorian wallpapers. He didn’t just cover his walls with typical childish drawings. He decided to paint his room entirely white, which was not yet in fashion in the early twentieth century. From the very beginning, Arne Jacobsen was ahead of his time. Arne Jacobsen's ideas molded the landscape of Danish design for more than half of the twentieth century, influencing architects and designers worldwide. Jacobsen's creative technique revolved around his meticulous attention to detail. With meticulously hand-painted watercolors, he brought his thoughts to life for patrons and builders. Jacobsen was able to develop in a single year what others Arne Jacobsen designed the stunning 'Swan™' chair for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Despite its simplicity and tremendous architectural appeal, the design features no straight lines, appearing organic and gentle. 3D models of both Swan and Egg chairs are presented on Zeel Project. The sleek, contemporary Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, created by the Danish designer, is a premium destination to stay in, while visiting Denmark's capital city.

No matter how advanced men are, they are inextricably linked to nature.
They find methods to have vegetation about him even in modern, technology-driven structures. Nonetheless, these structures have established a physical barrier between men and the environment, as well as between men and other living things. But they understood the value of having nature around, as well as the repercussions of not having it. With a man-made environment, architecture is a part of nature.

These are 7 methods to blend architecture with nature.

1. Biomimetic Architecture

Biomimetic architecture is mimicking nature's processes, as well as those of plants, animals, and other living forms. Nature finds a way to adapt to changes in the environment, including those caused by climate change. It also includes answers for surviving in the harshest of environments. The mechanism that every plant, animal, and other living form has inside them to adapt to their circumstances has been a major source of inspiration for architects and designers. The use of technology to mimic their mechanisms and use them in the construction of structures is a means to merge architecture and nature in order for the building to adapt to its surroundings. 2. Biomorphic Architecture Biomorphic architecture is the practice of drawing architectural inspiration from natural forms. The shapes are inspired by trees, leaves, animals, birds, and other natural forms, as well as abstract forms. Architecture with nature-inspired shapes brings consumers closer to the natural environment. Many architects nowadays employ the notion of biomorphism in their work. 3. Open Spaces And Landscape Design Users may live in continual contact with nature by combining open spaces and landscape regions with built spaces. People are more positive and in a better mood when architecture and nature coexist, and environmental harm is reduced on a bigger scale.

Kaleidoscopes don't have that much of a purpose. They are usually used as toys and are made of a series of reflecting surfaces that are all inclined at a given angle and repeat symmetrical patterns. However, they create beautifully weird, sparkly illusions, making them pretty blooming cool. Stufish, a stage architecture studio, has created what it claims is the world's largest kaleidoscope – a mirrored installation that displays ever-shifting images of Saudi Arabia. It’s a six-meter-high, 40-meter-long 'scope at the 2022 LEAP technology conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It's called LEAPscape, and it's a very surreal experience. LEAPscape is made of LED tiles and a particular type of glossy foil. The latter allowed Stufish to produce a seamless and warp-less finish, with no visual interruptions to the viewer's experience. The tiles cover both the floor and the tunnel's terminus and depict scenes from around the Arabian Peninsula. Images of the sky, stars, and sea then blend with reflections of humans inside the kaleidoscope to create an army of clones that are all illuminated in highly intense light.

The Japanese are noted for their attention to detail and how they appreciate what they have or accomplish. And from here comes the notion of Wabi-Sabi, which became a huge part of Japanese culture. Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese idea that defies many traditional decorating standards. The concept ignores exact symmetry and the necessity for perfection in all aspects of life. Wabi-Sabi is more than a decorating style; it's a way of life, a way of living and viewing the world with the goal of quietly embracing life's natural cycle of development and decay. "Wabi" comes from the root "wa," which means ‘balance, harmony and peace. It clearly connotes flaws and simplicity. According to the zen spirit, a Wabi person is someone who can find joy in the little things, is free of wrath and greed, and understands nature's wisdom. On the other hand, "Sabi" signifies the natural passage of time, decay, and degeneration. The influence of time on an object is how it is conveyed. Tadao Ando, a Japanese Designers always link Wabi-Sabi with modern minimalism in design and architecture. But it's more than that. It extends beyond a large, nearly empty space. It just keeps the things that are necessary for a peaceful and joyful attitude. Having only objects that offer nostalgia, beauty, and purpose into a house to keep belongings to a minimum. Wabi-Sabi is also about asymmetry, irregularity, and transience. Because this notion is so closely linked to the earth and its energy, natural materials and

Interior design and psychology are two inseparable spheres. In the last decade, this topic has been receiving more attention. These professionals work hard to guarantee that a space is set up just right so that you can get the most out of it, that it is as efficient as possible, and that it looks great. Colors, light, personalities, space, dimensions, energy, emotions, and other factors all play a huge role in interior design.
When designers start to create the right environment and feel, they consider a number of factors. Because psychology has such an influence on the room's look, feel, and value, it is one of the most significant factors to consider when designers pick furniture and colors for spaces.
Here are a few fascinating facts regarding design psychology that you may not be aware of.

Color psychology

Color has a significant psychological influence on us and our daily lives. When it comes to creating the perfect environment, designers don't just select good-looking and popular hues out of the blue. They let color psychology lead them and work within these guidelines to produce the ideal environment. Huge mirrors for enhancing room size When you build or set a huge mirror against the wall, even the smallest space might appear much larger. The reflection of persons, furniture, and even windows may fool your mind into thinking a place is much larger than it actually is. A lot of natural light It's not simply particular colors that can help you feel better and have more energy. A lot of natural light in space may also boost your mood and help you fight depression. Because your body is naturally designed to work harder during the day when the sun is up than at night when you don't see or feel the sun, natural lighting can boost your productivity. Modern homes are built with substantially larger windows and pivot doors because of this psychological influence.

Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect, artist and designer, recognized as a major figure in architecture of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She was well-known for her radical deconstructivist works. She was the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004. In 2010 and 2011, she was awarded the Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architectural prize. She was named Dame by Elizabeth II in 2012 for contributions to architecture and was the first woman to receive the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects in February 2016, the month before she died. The Guangzhou Opera House and the MAXXI museum of modern art and architecture in Rome are among her works. Many know Zaha Hadid primarily as a revolutionary architect, but very few recognize her breathtaking works as a product designer. Today let’s explore some of those works: AG Eberhardstr (WMF) This one-of-a-kind set of cutlery has a dynamic sensation of motion because Chevron (Olivari) This door handle was created in 2015 and was inspired by her own residential project in NYC. This elegant door handle takes its shape from the condominium’s façade and window patterns. Chevron comes in chrome, satin chrome and super anthracite satin finishes.

Today we want to talk about high-tech style and discover some creative ways to use it in interiors. Let’s take a closer look. History of high-tech style The high-tech style (English hi-tech - high technologies) is the newest of all styles. It is a style that emphasizes the structure of a building. This unique style in design and architecture came into being in the 1970s in the depths of postmodernism and gained widespread application in the 1980s. It took its origin from the design of industrial premises. In the sphere of interior design, this style came from architecture, where it was born in the times of late modernism, mixing pragmatism, pop art, and 1960s science fiction themes. The popularity of science fiction cinema and literature and the introduction of ultra-modern materials are the bases of the high-tech style. High-tech is often regarded as the conclusion of age - a moment of transition, modernism, and the peak of "modernity" in architecture and design. Main features of Hi-tech is associated with ultra-modern aesthetics, and it employs structures typical of industrial buildings. In architecture, for instance, the basic premise has become the dwelling's social orientation, its practical compliance with the required demands of the occupants. The basic concept of high-tech is that everything should be practical. For example, "self-adjusting" vise clamps activate when a large glass panel, such as a curtain, stick, or table, is placed beneath them. Likewise, mobile

For all fields, the digitization of manufacturing constituted a revolution. Manufacturers have employed digital methods from the initial design stage to the final dispatch of things. Each strategy has been developed and modified to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and stay current with market developments. For the client, more efficiency means simpler access and lower prices. We can understand and celebrate the value of professional building and design abilities, even though we frequently forego true craftsmanship in favor of ease and cost.
Nonetheless, we look to be nearing the end of a time of exceptional craftsmanship. From furniture design to the fashion industry to the food and drink we eat, products honor their handcrafted, artisan beginnings. Handcraft has had a slow but steady revival as a result of a rejection of mass manufacture and infirmity. Traditional craftsmanship has recently received a lot of attention, but its influence on design has always been present, although in the background. In the design field, Eames, Ercol, Hansen, and Knoll are all well-known names. Many of their pieces are considered to be one-of-a-kind in terms of design and utility. While digital methods help them generate many of the things they do now, they are all companies associated with excellent craftsmanship, with traditional craftsmen's talents often playing a part. It takes a lot of effort to become a competent artisan. It takes a lot of time, patience, and effort to do it right. To become a true artisan, you must be committed to continuing to improve your trade. Apprenticeships with masters of the profession who came before them have traditionally been how craftspeople acquired their trade. The reduction in demand for individualized, handcrafted items that preceded it, on the other hand, resulted in a considerable loss of peer-to-peer From Scotland to Papua New Guinea, each continent, nation, city, town, and hamlet has its own distinct legacy that has been passed down via stories and abilities. This is how cultures and their history are kept and understood. When a skill, such as a language, is lost, so is its history. People are no longer perplexed as to why we make carpets the way we do. What is the significance of the form of our teapots? Why are our dwellings' roofs so steeply pitched? With time, the rationale, as well as

Today we want to talk about tile trends we will be seeing in 2022.
As you know, tiles play a significant role in interior design, creating the right feel for the space. Bespoke and art-inspired designs, handcrafted finishes, unusual hues and shapes – these all come in power on the global design scene.
Now let's take a closer look at the tile trends that can make your designs even more unique.

1. Wood effect tiles

Wood effect tiles are proving extremely popular this year. They have become a famous and sought-after option for floors and bathrooms. Using wood effect tiles is a great way to bring a spirit of nature into your space. 2. Textured tiles Textured tiles are expected to be trendy in 2022 due to their numerous advantages. Their 3D features provide an entirely distinct dimension to the area, instantly providing an exciting aspect to space. Furthermore, textured tiles are ideal for adding interest to your space without completely stealing the show and being the room's main point. 3. Colored tiles In the past, bathrooms tended to be monochromatic. The bursts of color, which began in 2021, will continue in 2022. And they'll keep coming in the shape of tiles. There's no better (or easier) way to add a pop of color to a room, whether it's a bathroom, kitchen, or another place, than using colored tiles.

It's impossible to imagine a space without lighting. It is a crucial feature that gives life to your projects. Rooms must be well lighted, whether naturally or artificially, so that people may safely occupy them and carry out their everyday activities. When the right lighting system is chosen, it can help with energy efficiency and sustainability throughout the structure. Apart from its obvious functional and environmental significance, lighting design may greatly influence interiors' visual comfort and aesthetic tone by highlighting textures, intensifying colors, and defining volumes. As a result, among the numerous elements involved in interior design, lighting is undoubtedly the one that can improve or destroy a place and even impact people's well-being. This is why it should be regarded as an essential design element in and of itself. Although natural lighting is considered the most comfortable for people as a source of illumination to which our eyes adapt, many projects need artificial lighting to be used in dark spaces where natural light does not reach, increasing the functional and aesthetic qualities of areas. There are numerous design options to select from with so many systems available and their development with new design trends and technology. With this in mind, choosing the best approach to brighten a modern space

Foster + Partners, whose museum for Roman antiquities opened in southern France, has built a new art museum in Datong, northeastern China. The Datong Art Museum joins neighboring new facilities in a culture-focused neighborhood in a booming portion of the city. The Foster + Partners structure is intended to be a landmark, with a dramatic set of staggered pyramidal shapes reminiscent of Jorn Utzon's renowned Sydney Opera House. Being sunk into the ground, the building is encircled by landscaped plazas. Inside the museum, visitors are guided by diagonal corridors, meandering ramps, and a sunken plaza. The Grand Gallery, the building's focal point, has opened with a unique display of oil paintings by local artists. This enormous, column-free space, made possible by the complex's unusual roof structure above, is envisioned as the complex's principal social center. A children's gallery, teaching center, media library, and archive are located around the periphery of the museum, as are other exhibition spaces and instructional facilities. The underground plaza also serves as an amphitheater for outdoor concerts and events. Natural light penetrates the interior via clerestory roof lights at each pyramid's peak, allowing internal illumination to beam out at night. The direction of these openings also helps in minimizing solar gain, while the building's

We all make mistakes, it is an inevitable part of being a human being, and architects are no exception. Even a tiny little error concerning the construction project can lead to a considerable loss. Today, let's get back in time and remember some costly errors in the architectural sphere.

The Dancing Bridge

To some extent, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington is the most typical failure in bridge engineering history. It was the world's third-longest suspension bridge when it opened on July 1, 1940, at a cost of $8 million, after the George Washington Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.
When it was windy, the 200-meter-long bridge oscillated and twisted violently. Unsurprisingly, just four months after it was placed into operation, it collapsed in the center of the bridge. It had occurred during construction, causing employees to become dizzy. One of the causes is that the bridge deck's width was lowered from 7.6 meters to 2.4 meters. Another reason is the low-cost girder that was used. The world's third-largest suspension bridge was a tangled tangle of steel and fractured concrete, the latest and most modern in its streamlined design. A Skyscraper with Deadly Ray Located at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, the skyscraper with 37 floors is one of the three major landmarks in Square Mile. It costs £200 million and covers an area of over 100 thousand m². Most importantly, its shape is similar to a walkie-talkie and hence gets this name. Such a well-designed shape made it stand out amid the concrete jungle and even earned the mayor’s favor at that time. However, despite enormous achievements in architectural modeling, there remains a critical challenge that must be overlooked. The skyscraper's radian and glass façade are the two factors that cause the entire structure to become a big concave mirror that concentrates and reflects sunlight. Due to the fluctuating position of the sun, the plaza in front of the building was subjected to a lethal beam that lasted for about 2 hours every day. When it was sunny, the highest temperature reached 70°C. Worse, in numerous establishments, the reflected sunshine resulted in melted The High-Rise Building without Elevators In Spain, a bizarre tale occurred in a high-rise apartment complex called Intempo, which is part of a twin tower. The skyscraper claimed to be Europe's largest apartment building, with a height of 200 meters and 47 floors, however, there was no available elevator for inhabitants above the 27th level, therefore occupants had no choice but to walk upwards. The Bank of Galicia first sponsored the structure in order to demonstrate that they had effectively

Prefabrication is not a new concept in the twenty-first century. Nonetheless, while the phrase was coined during the Industrial Revolution, the technology has only recently matured as a comprehensive design, manufacturing, and construction process. We now use phrases like efficiency, low cost, and sustainability to describe prefabrication, but it took a long time to get here. The First Phase of Prefab Architecture Despite being relatively recent technologies, steel and concrete are today two of the most widely used construction materials on the globe. During the technical books of the First and Second Industrial Revolutions, both began to be mass-produced and used for structural reasons. Because both materials rely on casting, prefabrication is an unavoidable part of the construction process for both concrete and steel buildings. With standardized and prefabricated structural components, building manufacture took its first step toward automation. The Crystal Palace is an early example Contemporary Prefab Architecture Marching into the digital and information age, the refinement and generalization of digital design and manufacturing elevated the concept of prefabrication beyond its previous status as a building realization technique. Instead, it started to become a stand-alone methodology for design. Compounded with the development of systems like BIM, which support better data and information synchronization between each phase of a building’s life cycle, the time and cost

Today we are going to dig a little more into the design history and learn about the famous work by Christophe Pillet, ‘Chair pulp.’ First of all let’s learn more about the designer himself, Christophe Pillet. The French designer started his career in the late 80s and after years of work, he finally opened his own agency in 1993 in Paris at the age of 34. He works with everything from product and furniture design to interior and set design. The chair design ‘Pulp’ can be included in the iconic tradition of cantilever chairs: Since its debut in the 1920s, this sort of chair has become one of contemporary design's most significant problems. It is based on the innovative notion that humans would be able to physically sit on air at some point in the future. Many designers have attempted to find increasingly creative shapes and solutions, including Christophe Pillet, who, with the Pulp chair, offers his interpretation of this evocative

The act of dining together, or sharing a meal, is referred to as commensality. Sitting at the table is a practice of connection and exchange that is far more than a simple function of basic human need. An article by Cody C. Delistraty compiles some studies on the importance of eating together: students who don't eat regularly with their parents miss school more; children who do not have daily dinner with their family tend to be more obese, and young people in families without this tradition can have more problems with drugs and alcohol, in addition to poorer academic performance. Clearly, all of the concerns addressed are complicated and should not be boiled down to a single element. Having a proper spot to eat that is free of distractions, on the other hand, is a good beginning point for at least one minute a day that is focused on conversation and eating. Dinner tables come into play here. In this article, we will look at several projects and categorize the most popular methods to In contemporary homes, the dining table is frequently placed near the area where food is prepared as feasible for convenience. We can categorize them based on how they are grouped in relation to the layout, which varies in size, materials, and the number of seats. Placing the table parallel to the countertop and the sink is a common approach for projects with limited space. This is the situation with Stilt House in Japan, where the table takes up a tiny area between the kitchen and the house's

Textures always matter, especially while designing the interiors. The texture is an object’s visual appearance and physical feeling. Designers play with textures to create accents in their projects, making them more live and colorful. Tiffany Leigh of Tiffany Leigh Design explains: “Texture in interior design is all about creating tactile moments that invite touch. It refers to the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or material. Textures help to keep a space from feeling flat or one dimensional.” Textures are used to create a specific atmosphere and add warmth to the interiors. Mixing them is not about simply combining different materials and textures. Choosing the right ones takes a bit more confidence. It takes an experienced eye to see what textures work together in interior design. 'There is nothing worse than a flat design,' says Camilla Clarke, Creative Director at Albion Nord. Clarke continues: “Try mixing different textures such as natural linens with soft velvets or robust leathers with thick wools. We use linen as the canvas of an interior. Its natural, soft and durable qualities make it the perfect material to upholster larger items in a living room, such as sofas and curtains. It

Interior decorating is all about mixing and matching different colors, shades and styles, the hard part is finding the right colors to match and the right shades to mix. The color wheel is one of the first things you learn when starting your interior designing career, but sometimes it feels like it’s not enough.

Today, let’s reveal the color combinations that you will never miss a shot with. Blue + Beige Both blue and beige are considered natural colors that remind us of everything we love - summer, sea and sand. So maybe that’s the reason why designers love this combination so much. This color scheme may also make any area feel cozier and more inviting, making it an ideal motif for your bedroom project. Aside from that, beige and blue have the ability to visually expand a space. As a result, this color scheme can be used in bathrooms with limited space and short hallways.

Canadian design firm hcma recently completed a large-scale, mass-timber community center in British Columbia that has been certified as Passive House. The 7,060 sq m Clayton Community Center in Surrey, part of the Metro Vancouver area, mixes leisure and culture areas with a library and surrounding public spaces. Community engagement had a great influence on the design development, and in the lack of an industry standard, hcma developed its own social impact framework for the project based on the concepts of equity, social inclusion, sustainability, and flexibility. Commissioned and run by the local city government, the center involves music and recording studios, a communal rehearsal hall, a gymnasium and fitness center, a community test kitchen, preschool and childcare, a woodworking shop, shared social spaces, and a library. Many of these public programs were formerly held in different facilities, and the city expects to have a stronger influence on the community by pooling them The mass timber structure received Passive House certification for its materiality and ultra-low energy consumption, making it North America's largest non-residential certified project. The structure utilizes 98% less energy than the average performance of similar existing buildings in British Columbia, according to hcma. “Clayton Community Centre demonstrates what’s possible when we prioritize social outcomes alongside design excellence and ultra-low energy use,” says hcma principal Melissa

Space reform and adaptation represent many projects assigned to architecture companies, and reusing pre-existing structures is not novel. Because functions and needs vary throughout time, adjustments to satisfy new demands are necessary. Regardless of how much maintenance of a structure is, in most situations, preferable to its destruction and new construction from the start in terms of economics and ecology, the logic of reusing a place does not generally extend to its pieces that become, therefore, rubble. According to the 2020 Worldwide Status Report for Buildings and Construction, the civil construction industry accounted for 38% of global CO2 emissions from materials, structures, and construction operations in 2019. However, data hold off the fulfillment of international agreements aimed at reducing pollutant emissions while reaffirming their key and strategic position in this global crisis, endangering the construction model as it is currently performed.