75% less energy
A glass outer layer encloses a core of lunar soil particles, combining insulation with structural strength and drastically cutting energy use for lunar construction.
Ruizhi, Zhou · Guowei, Dai · Fan, Shuqian · Xiang, Ping · Mao, Wuwei · Jia, Liangjiu · Zheng, Hu
Case Studies in Construction Materials 2025
Reduces average energy consumption by three quarters
Superior thermal insulation compared to all designed samples
Maintains adequate mechanical strength