TerraLuna Habitacle

The design and production of the TerraLuna Habitacle prototype results from a collaboration between Blufab (Grupo Casais), the ACTech Hub and Saint-Gobain Portugal, as part of the 6th edition of the Sustainable Living Innovators (SLI) programme, promoted by CEiiA in Matosinhos, July 2025.

The SLI programme aims to foster technological development and capacity building among secondary school and university students, challenging them to develop innovative solutions for extreme environments. This edition was centred on the TerraLuna Mission, simulating a scientific mission to the Moon, exploring construction approaches with potential applications both in lunar environments and in highly demanding terrestrial contexts.

The project focuses on the development of a modular construction system based on AM technologies, exploring the potential of 3D printing with mineral-based mortars. The research investigates the technical feasibility of these materials in automated construction processes, assessing parameters such as mechanical performance, workability, and environmental impact.

The developed formulations aim to reduce resource consumption while ensuring process stability, promoting more efficient and adaptable construction solutions for remote locations or environments with significant logistical constraints. At the same time, this approach contributes to the transition towards more sustainable construction practices on Earth by encouraging waste reduction, responsible material use, and the integration of emerging digital technologies.

TEAM

ACTech Hub: Paulo Cruz, Bruno Figueiredo and Filipe Brandão (Coordination); João Ribeiro (Design and Production); Rui Reis, Francisca Aroso and Rodrigo Chiesse (Production)

Blufab: Pedro Andrade (Coordination), João Carvalho (Design and Production)

Saint-Gobain Portugal: Bruno Lobo