In a time where pollution and energy waste are causing Planet Earth to rapidly deteriorate, new demands for planning strategies that warranty a safe and accessible future are rapidly arising. With Global Warming as a threat to human existence, Mars has become one of the most desirable destinations for future habitation. However, records about humans’ past behaviors on energy usage question the possibility of an endurable Martian life. “Towards Energy” is a proposal that attempts correct current sustainability issues, allowing present and future generations to adopt energy-friendly behaviors in their everyday lives. Designed as a baseline for five researchers, the complex contains five individual modules, each treated as an individual private home. Greenhouses for farming and renewable energy production sources allow the modules to be completely self-sufficient. An innovative system of Eco-Feedback is integrated as an incentive to sustainable living and further expansion.

The system

Daily, energy is produced from renewable sources to feed the community. The total amount of kW/h is then equally divided between residents. Energy consumption for each module is measured and displayed by colored lights in the exterior of the house. (Green being most efficient, followed by yellow and red) These lights serve as incentive to the community, and performance communication between neighbors. With the goal of future expansion, un-used energy from efficient neighbors is utilized to power construction robots, to create new modules and expand the community for future visitors.