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Thomas Lagarde

Thomas Lagarde

Houston, TX, US

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Using Computational Techniques for the Optimal Design of Evolving Habitats

The goal of this project is to demonstrate the possibility of using

existing solutions and concepts developed and used for earth
applications as a design architecture for outer-space habitats. The
future habitats/cities will need to evolve constantly, fixing a form, a
system or a program is not the solution to adapt to an environment that
we will learn a lot from when we get there. The design for a habitat and
its systems will require constant modifications to adapt to changes in
the environment, our knowledge of it and/or our reaction to it. Interior
and exterior organizations will certainly change rapidly depending on
new requirements. To produce an optimal design at a fast pace and
correctly we need to use computational techniques such as parametric
design or topology optimization. The new design solution should be the
best according to a chosen set of conditions. For example: well-being,
comfort, ease of operation and construction. With the help of software
such as Rhino/Grasshopper and SIMOC we can demonstrate the practicality
and the necessity of this approach for future human settlements in any
extreme environment.

 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Mars
My Role: System engineer
Additional Credits: SICSA SATC