Out of this world : the new field of space architecture

Reston: AIAA, 2009. — 400 p. — ISBN: 1563479826. This collaborative book compiles thirty chapters on the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space. Given the highly visual nature of architecture, the book is rich in graphics including diagrams, design drawings, digital renderings, and photographs of models and of executed and operational designs. Written by the global network of practicing space architects, the book introduces a wealth of ideas and images explaining how humans live in space now, and how they may do so in the near and distant future. It describes the governing constraints of the hostile space environment, outlines key issues involved in designing orbital and planet-surface architecture, surveys the most advanced space architecture of today, and proposes far-ranging designs for an inspiring future. It also addresses earth-based space architecture: space analogue and mission support facilities, and terrestrial uses of space technology. In addition to surveying the range of space architecture design, from sleeping quarters to live-in rovers to moon bases and space cities, the book provides a valuable archival reference for professionals. Space enthusiasts, architects, aerospace engineers, and students will find it a fascinating read.

This collaborative book compiles thirty chapters on the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space. Given the highly visual nature of architecture, the book is rich in graphics, including diagrams, design drawings, digital renderings, and photographs of models and of executed and operational designs.

Written by the global network of practicing space architects, the book introduces a wealth of ideas and images explaining how humans live in space now, and how they may do so in the near and distant future. It describes the governing constraints of the hostile space environment, outlines key issues involved in designing orbital and planet-surface architecture, surveys the most advanced space architecture of today, and proposes far-ranging designs for an inspiring future. It also addresses earth-based space architecture: space analogue and mission support facilities, and terrestrial uses of space technology.

In addition to surveying the range of space architecture design, from sleeping quarters to live-in rovers to moon bases and space cities, the book provides valuable archival reference for professionals. Space enthusiasts, architects, students, and aerospace engineers will find it a fascinating read.

What is space architecture? Vernacular of space architecture Design constraints for orbital architecture Performance of the International Space Station interior International Space Station crew quarters Retrofitting the International Space Station Alternative space-station module interiors TransHab project Design of a TransHab-based system Space hotel based on the TransHab Habitats for long-duration missions Artificial gravity Orbital cities Design constraints for planet surface architecture Lunar base structures Habot concept Lunar habitat concepts Lunar surface airlocks Roving laboratory Flat-floor inflatable structures Trigon modular robotic construction system Lunar base site design Mars habitat using locally produced materials Lunar architecture and urbanism Human space mission simulators Use of long-duration Antarctic analogs in designing habitats Halley VI Antarctic research station Planetary and lunar surface simulator Spaceport design Space architecture for the mother ship : bringing it home. This collaborative book compiles thirty chapters on the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space. True to the highly visual nature of architecture, the books is rich in diagrams, design drawings, digital renderings, and photographs of models and of executed and operational designs Explores the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space. Written by the global network of practicing space architects, the book introduces a wealth of ideas and images explaining how humans live in space now, and how they may do so in the near and distant future.