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Space Architecture
Rating: 3.8 out of 5(87 ratings)
321 students

Space Architecture

Designing spaces Beyond the Realms of Earth
Created byVedika Adukia
Last updated 12/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Overview of the field of Space Architecture
  • How to start designing in zero-g, on the moon, and on Mars using exciting case studies and examples.
  • Benefits of Space designs to designs on Earth
  • Extra reading material with every topic

Course content

1 section18 lectures43m total length
  • Introduction to the course1:31

    Explore the discipline of space architecture, addressing life in zero G, ISS habitats, and Moon and Mars planning, while linking space design to Earth applications.

  • What is Space Architecture1:19

    Space architecture is an interdisciplinary, holistic field that designs inhabited environments in outer space, reflecting humanity's drive to explore and transform new spaces since 2002.

  • Challenges faced while Designing in Outer Space2:27

    Explore space habitat design challenges from vacuum and microgravity to extreme temperatures, radiation, micrometeoroids, and address human needs, including oxygen, pressure, power, water, food, and social wellbeing.

  • Building challenges and Design Elements5:45
  • Planning for Life in Zero-g (Introduction)1:17
  • Architectural Functions1:25

    Explore how proper architectural function, organization, and location align work and private community activities, with overlaps among crew quarters, hygiene, galley, exercise, life support, and stowage.

  • Human Ergonomics in Zero-g1:06
  • Understanding Spaces in ISS3:26

    Design zero-g spaces with private crew quarters, work areas, hygiene facilities, a galley and greenhouse to support meals, daily exercise, and long missions, with airlocks and windows for well-being.

  • Moon and Mars3:47

    Advance sustainable, multinational exploration of the Moon and Mars by blending human and robotic missions, leveraging the Lunar Gateway, Orion spacecraft, and ExoMars rover.

  • Design Approach for Moon and Mars2:02

    Follow a three-phase lunar settlement approach—survivability, sustainability, and operational construction—and extend autonomous construction techniques to Mars, addressing 400 million km distance and 20-minute signal delays.

  • Planning a Planetary Outpost2:49
  • Case Study (SHEE by LIQUIFER Systems Group) Planetary Deployable2:32

    Investigate a self-deployable shell habitat and a Mars greenhouse from Liquifer Systems Group and ESA, featuring telescopic deployment, foldable interiors, and an external suitport behind a galley and hygiene area.

  • Case Study (EDEN ISS by LIQUIFER Systems Group) Surface Greenhouse3:26
  • Designing on Mars (Introduction)1:42
  • Case Study (MARSHA by AI Spacefactory) Martian Habitat2:57
  • Summarizing it all0:27

    Explore how psychological, physical, and social human factors shape habitability and how technology informs the architecture and design of space stations and space bases.

  • Coming back to Earth3:30

    Apply closed-loop, self-sufficient spaceship design principles to Earth cities, using renewable energy, waste recycling, and autonomous systems to create durable, self-contained urban ecologies.

  • Conclusion1:40

Requirements

  • Anyone interested in space exploration and designing can enroll for this lecture.

Description

Space architecture is an interdisciplinary method that, by definition, tackles difficult issues holistically and exemplifies humanity's desire to explore the cosmos and transform the new spaces we find there into new places for us to live.

As space technology advances and space missions extend, the significance of architectural involvement in space design becomes increasingly crucial. Constructing a protective outer shell capable of meeting human needs is vital for each long-duration mission to the outer solar system. Hence, an interdisciplinary approach to space architecture is essential to sustain future human space missions.


This course on space architecture offered by Inspacedesigners, headed by architect Vedika Adukia, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of space architecture and is aimed to equip participants with the necessary principles and techniques required to start designing human-centric structures and habitats in the harsh conditions of space.


This 43-minute lecture offers an intensive learning experience for designing in space and is specially curated for beginners.

It comprehensively covers key aspects of space architecture, including critical environmental considerations, unique design challenges associated with human space missions, and meticulous planning of such spaces. The lecture also features an array of thrilling case studies and real-world examples that explore the intricacies of designing for zero gravity, the moon, and Mars, thereby enhancing the audience's understanding of design concepts.


Participants can expect a thrilling and engaging learning experience that will leave them feeling inspired and equipped with the knowledge and skills to start designing structures for space. Overall, this course is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in space architecture and design to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and take the first step towards designing for the final frontier.



Who this course is for:

  • This course is specially curated for space enthusiasts and designers wanting to learn and start their career in space architecture.