Lahit Nagri
Lahit Nagri is a conceptual Martian settlement designed as a self-sustaining habitat capable of supporting long-term human life in one of the planet's most extreme environments. Inspired by the protective geometry of a snail shell, the proposal combines climate-responsive enclosure, modular habitation units, renewable energy systems, and controlled ecological landscapes to create a resilient vertical community on Mars.
Concept
Lahit Nagri explores the future of extraterrestrial living through a self-sustaining habitat designed for the harsh environment of Mars. Inspired by the protective geometry of a snail shell, the biomimetic enclosure provides aerodynamic stability, deflects strong winds, and creates a stable internal microclimate.
Within the shell, modular cylindrical habitation capsules are arranged around productive landscapes, communal spaces, and terraformed vegetation, forming an integrated ecosystem that supports living, agriculture, and social interaction. Powered by renewable energy systems, the proposal envisions a resilient and autonomous settlement for future human life beyond Earth.
Project Type
Mars Habitation
Project Credit
Team: Akash Kumar Dhara, Arnab Tarafdar, Budhadittya Mukherjee
Role: Lead Designer
