Project Overview
This project focused on creating Mars habitats that integrate life support systems with psychological well-being features. The challenge was to balance technical precision with human adaptability in extreme conditions while maintaining structural integrity.
Design Principal: Human-Adaptive Extreme Environment Architecture
Lead Human Factors Architect
DurationApril 2023 - December 2024
Figma, Blender, MATLAB, Unity, Houdini
Platform3D Simulation + Physical Prototypes
Key Results
- • 98% habitat survival validation in simulation
- • Zero-pressure fluctuations in sealed environments
- • 82% improvement in user psychological comfort
- • Full autonomous repair system integration
The Challenge
Creating sustainable habitats required solving three major challenges:
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01Radiation shielding with psychological adaptability
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02Zero-gravity human interface optimization
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03Self-repairing materials for micrometeorite impacts
Our Solution
Bio-Mimetic Shielding
Radiation shielding inspired by Martian lichen patterns that adapt to atmospheric pressure and UV exposure levels using shape-memory alloys.
Neuromorphic Controls
Human interface design calibrated for zero-gravity environments with haptic feedback optimized for psychological comfort.
Self-Repairing Membranes
Microscopic repair systems that automatically seal habitat structures from micro-meteorite damage with < 5-minute response time.
Results
Survival Success Rate
98.2%
In all simulated conditions
Psychological Comfort
+79%
Reported by test participants
Repair Speed
4.2s
Average damage response time
Radiation Shielding
99.4%
Effectiveness in extreme conditions
Lessons Leaned
Extreme Empathy
Human-centered design must evolve 5× faster in extreme environments compared to Earth-based solutions.
Iterative Resilience
Testing 234 habitat variants was required to achieve stable designs for Martian environmental variability.