NASA plans to launch a series of moon missions in 2020 to establish a human presence on the lunar surface, marking a new era of space exploration. This thesis proposes a habitat design for the moon, shaped by the morphological characteristics of lunar craters and guided by a parametric code. The habitat consists mainly of inflatable modules designed to house living, working, and communal areas, ensuring sustainable habitation on the moon.

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The design employs Controlled Ecological Life-Support Systems (CELLS) to manage resources like water, oxygen, agriculture, and waste. Inflatable structures are chosen for their adaptability and deployability, crucial for functioning in space environments. Modularity, a key feature of inflatable structures, allows for flexibility and growth, exemplified by projects like the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module.

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Understanding the harsh lunar environment, including temperature extremes and radiation exposure, informs the design process. Craters offer advantages for habitation due to their natural bowl-shaped forms, providing protection from radiation and temperature fluctuations. A generative code developed using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper software adapts the habitat design to various crater sizes and configurations, facilitating prototype testing and implementation.