As humans continue to explore Mars, plans are already underway to build a sustainable city for home for 250,000 people on the Red Planet.
- The design renderings for Nüwa, a planned capital city, were created by ABIBOO, an architecture studio.
- The city is designed vertically instead of horizontally into the side of a cliff, which would diminish the effect of atmospheric pressure and radiation, which could prove to be deadly without shelter.
- So-called ‘Green-Domes’ can act as either natural parks for humans or allow for the development of vegetation.
- The green spaces in the city will allow humans to enjoy something that resembles the outdoors here on Earth.
- Regular shuttle service would talk people from Earth to Mars, with launch windows approximately every 26 months.
- Recreational spaces will allow humans to play sports, go camping, and participate in arts & crafts activities.
- ABIBOO hopes natural resources from carbon dioxide and water on Mars will be used for construction.
- The extreme environment of Mars creates some challenges for constructing a city safe and sustainable for all to use.
- One of the most unique aspects of the design is the verticality of the city, to help push against atmospheric pressure.
Construction isn’t projected to begin until 2054 and move-in for the city likely won’t be before 2100.
