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2.5m

8m9.5m

Hydroponic greenhouse

SINGLE MODULE: FRONT VIEW

AirlockAirlock is washed down each time it is used to mitigate the effects of lunar dust.Also contains spacesuits.Access by palm scan.

WindowsTriple-glazed with vacuum separation for thermal insulation.

Modular design allows several modules to be joined as a block, sharing communal facilities.

Lift With exterior ladder in case of power outage.

Emergencyunderground bunker With food, water and power reserves.

Communalgym/garden

Communal lobby Encourages socialising.

FLOOR PLANDimensions: 8x9.5x2.5m

Open-plan layout allows for personalisation, and makes the module feel more spacious

BLOCK: BACK VIEW

Configurable wall panelsAllow each module to be customised to suit personal styles.

Solar panelsProvide all power.(aprox. 1500W)

Windows made from lead glass with BNNT film

Radiation Shielding Primary shielding provided by external (settlement- or

neighbourhood-wide) electrostatic barriers which deflect charged alpha and beta radiation using two Halbach arrays.

Secondary shielding provided by RFX1 polyethylene layers absorbs the remaining gamma radiation.

In the event that the primary shielding fails or there is high solar activity, the module’s occupants can evacuate to the bunker.

The heating effect of radiation is used as a source of heat during the Lunar night.

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RFX1 polyethylene and boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) composite (5cm)Lighter and more effective than lead.

Superadobe (15cm)Provides structural integrity. Made airtight by nanobots

Piping/wiring

Internal wall

Silica-aerogel vacuum insulation (2cm)Maintains internal temperature through extreme Lunar variations

Pressure Internal pressure of 0.8atm –

comfortable but less resource demanding.

In the event of a loss of pressure, nanobots will use rapidly-expanding aerogel to plug the breach.

Walls will be checked regularly to monitor the effects of lunar dust and micrometeoroid impacts.

MirrorReflects light but not radiation

Transparent AMOLED screenAllows internal windows to act as screens and modulate day/night cycles

Layered boron nitride nanotubes and lead glass (2.5cm)Absorbs radiation and provides pressure integrity. Triple glazed.

Windows

ExtendablecranesElectromagnetic

clamp

1. Bunker and foundations are dug. Regolith is cut with lasers, reduced to

rubble with a thermic lance, and then scooped and stored inside the robot.

2. The base is laid and the module frame created.

3. Excavated regolith is compacted and processed to create Superadobe bags which are built around the frame.

4. Radiation shielding, utilities and internal surfaces are fitted.

One module takes two robots aprox. 10 hours to fully build and fit, including time for pressure seals to be checked.

Each completed module is lifted into place and secured by a crane robot.

Total cost per module is aprox. $200,000.

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Camera & sensors

Solar panel

ThrusterTracks

Construction equipment

Storage

Dimensions: 1mx1mx1m

Dimensions: 1mx2mx1m

Created on-site from Lunar titanium (TiO2).

Oxygen Air supply provided by settlement. Self-regulating greenhouse provides O2/CO2 cycle to reduce

demand on the main settlement. Module contains reserve tanks, and in emergency situations

moon rocks (LiO2) can be placed in an electrolysis chamber and be used as a source of Oxygen.

Water Water is initially provided by the settlement and then recycled

as much as possible to reduce top-up requirements. Module contains reserve tanks for emergency situations.

Waste Organic waste is used as garden compost. Inorganic waste is sent to the settlement for processing.

Power Outside of module has solar panels (aprox. 6m2) made from

Lunar silicon with a power output of aprox. 1500W Batteries store power for use during lunar-night.

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Collection tank

Purified water collection tank

Sieve to remove large organic materials

Reverse osmosis

UV lamp to kill microbes

Water Filtering Process

SafetyBuilt-in safety systems that detect problems (fire, pressure loss etc.), alert occupants and emergency services, and can seal off affected areas.

Diet High in protein and calcium to prevent bone and muscle degeneration Vitamins A & C help protect against radiation Vitamin D to compensate for the lack of sunlight Fluid levels must be maintained to prevent dehydration and blood loss. Daily calorific intake should be aprox. 2250 for adults and aprox. 1750 for children.

Active exercise 1 hour of exercise per day covering all muscle groups - can be split into shorter periods. Energy produced by use of gym-equipment (bikes, rowing machine etc.) can be sent back to the grid.

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Passive exercise Weighted clothing with built-in resistance bands mean muscles are constantly being worked. Optional electrical muscle stimulation suits send tiny electrical impulses into the

skin causing muscles to contract and relax, keeping them active and strong.

Health Monitoring Health monitoring will be done either by nanobots injected into the

bloodstream or through a monitoring bracelet (depending on individual preferences).

Computer systems provide tailored advice on how to stay healthy and reminders for check-ups.

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Smart AI

Internallyheated

Syntheticfur

Robopet Exact simulation of a pet No drain on life-support Can sense emotions and act

accordingly Can detect hazards

Table-top Computer Transparent AMOLED windows create a home cinema, and allow Earth landscapes to be shown for psychological relief.

Holographic projectors mounted in each room allow any surface to become interactive.

The module has voice-activated computer assistance. Household appliances (fridge, oven etc.) are linked to create a

‘Smart house’ that anticipates the user’s needs. Internal high speed wi-fi is linked to settlement internet. Palm –scan acts as primary security.

Nanobots/Bracelet

Doctor

PhonesComputersHousehold appliances

Moduleserver

RobopetModuleManagement

HealthPersonal storage

Life support server

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