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Name: Junye Zhong

Instagram: johnnyzhong0321

Nationality: China

Institution / Company: Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Name: Angelina Yihan Zhang

Instagram: a2z.yh

Nationality: USA

Institution / Company: Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Humanity is inherently inquisitive, motivated to explore the unknown and advance the boundaries of science and technology through ingenuity. This pursuit is part of a long continuum of progress driven by the desire to innovate and adapt to evolving environments. Current research indicates that the rising temperatures contribute to increasingly severe weather events, food scarcity, water shortages, and potentially catastrophic ecosystem failures. Consequently, it is imperative for humanity to envision a future where survival increasingly relies on technological advancements rather than solely on the natural environment, applicable in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial settings.

The challenge of designing habitats for extreme landscapes, such as Mars, tests architectural capabilities against conditions characterized by lack of breathable air, extreme cold, and high radiation. This nomadic habitat prototype reimagines living spaces beyond urban and terrestrial areas through mobile architecture, reflecting the human spirit of exploration. It encourages architects to explore new possibilities for enclosed habitable environments, thereby supporting survival in hostile conditions. By establishing a pneumatic adaptive tessellation prototype and providing a framework for modular connectivity, this design facilitates the formation of nomadic communities. It enables these communities to adapt to multifaceted environments above and beyond.