NASA presented the three finalists for the construction of houses on Mars – 04/02/2019

NASA has selected three finalists in a contest of initiatives to manufacture 3D printed housesintended to establish future colonies in March

Teams participating in NASA's "3D Printed Habitat Challenge" completed the final level of the competition: complete virtual constructionand the first three received the prize of $ 100,000.

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This step forced the teams to create a large scale housing project, with the help of a modeling software. This level was built on an earlier stage that also required virtual modeling.

Eleven proposals were ranked and awarded based on architectural design, programming, efficient use of interior space and scalability of 3D printing and capacity building construction.

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The teams also prepared short videos containing information about their designs, as well as miniature models printed in 3D They separated to show the interior design. Points have also been awarded for aesthetic representation and realism. After evaluation by a panel of judges, NASA and its partner in this contest, Bradley University of Peoria, Illinois, named the three finalists.

L & # 39; Team SEArch + / Apis Cor, New York was in first place. The unique shape of its habitat allows a continuous strengthening of the structure. According to NASA, light enters through channel-shaped ports on the sides and at the top.

L & # 39; Team Zopherusof Arkansas, came in second. The design of the equipment would be built by a self-employed itinerant printer who prints a structure and then moves on to the next site.

Finally, the team March Incubator, Connecticut, came in third place with a design that represents a modular aspect of housing and allows a lot of natural light.

The contest will end with a face-to-face sub-scale structure from May 1st to May 4th this year and awarding a prize of 800 000 euros to the winner.

Source: DPA

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