One of the building types perfect for Mars could be earthscrapers (or would you call them marsscrapers on Mars?) - inverted underground skyscrapers with large vertical central void (covered with a transparent dome on the surface) for natural lighting. The living and public space is arranged in multiple levels encircling that central void. Here is an example of such structure designed by Fernando Castiñeira, Hernan Goldfarb, Alejandro Ispani, Alex Nelken, Javier Maratea & Malena Verni for 2007 Skyscraper Competition by eVolo.us
Simple diagram of the design:
Skyscrapers - Groundscrapers
ReplyDeleteThe term "groundscrapers" is used for flat buildings covering a large area.
DeleteOn Terra, it can be different designation on Mars.
DeleteI used the term "moonscrapers" for the lunar equivalent in my novel:
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