Abstract
Lunar base structures can be constructed in situ and/or shielded using unprocessed or minimally processed lunar resources with technologies utilized in harsh terrestrial regions for the past four millennia. Single‐ and double‐curvature compression shell structures constructed using the techniques of building without centering can be applied on the lunar surface, where the low gravity and resultant small angle of repose allow for greater spans than under terrestrial condition. Suggested construction materials range from meteorites and lunar rocks to lunar adobe created from unprocessed regolith. Magma structures can be generated and cast based on natural formation, such as lava tubes and voids, using focus sunlight, microwave, plasma, and nuclear energy. Ceramic modules can be “thrown” on a centrifugally gyrating platform. These techniques integrate high‐tech and low‐tech construction methods of Western, Eastern, and Native American cultures, allowing for direct interaction with nature while working to economical and technical advantage by using primarily local lunar resources and human skills.
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