Space Architecture is a field that has seen a constant evolution in recent years. Its development is due to the need to find solutions and ideas to be able to build on the Moon and later on Mars in view of future human space missions that aim to arrive on lunar and Martian soil, but above all, to stay there. How to exploit the resources on site? What are the most resistant structures that are able to best shield the radiation? What kind of constructions can best guarantee the work of future astronauts? These are all questions that are still open and that are trying to find answers in the field of Space Architecture & Design.
Space Architecture & Design: the first on-demand course on space architecture
Space Architecture is not just about designing future structures, but also the systems that will sustain life within them: farming, water recycling and oxygen production are some of the key issues when it comes to building and living in space. But not only that, the Space Economy market already offers many business opportunities to both companies and professionals.
In fact, the aim of the first on-demand course focused on Space Architecture & Design, created by the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation (SIDI), is to train people who want to enter this market of infinite potential. But let’s take a step back.
What is the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation?
“Democratization of Innovation: Turning Threats into Opportunities“: this is the motto under which the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation was founded. From the idea of a group of innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers, SIDI was founded in 2015 with the aim of acting as a guide, not only to companies, but also to public institutions, identifying the risks and opportunities associated with innovation.
Our institute aims to turn future threats into opportunities by analysing emerging trends and technologies with the potential to disrupt existing processes and produce significant change in economic and social systems.
Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation
With this philosophy is also born the idea of democratizing access to innovation but also to knowledge. This is how the School of Disruption | SIDI was created, certified by the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation, which aims to provide its students with all the necessary knowledge they need to be competitive in an increasingly crowded market, such as that of innovation, in less time than a classic Master or MBA.
School of Disruption: Everything you need to know in the shortest time possible
All courses, including the Space Architecture course, are available on demand, and are characterised by practical applications and a focus on content. In fact, they always get straight to the point to avoid unnecessary time wasting. The School was founded by a group of internationally renowned researchers and experts from various fields who have made their time and knowledge available. The four pillars of the school are time, accessibility, international experts and topics.
The Space Architecture & Design course
The course is open to everyone, clicking here you will have the chance to get it 50% off, on the original cost of 637.00 euro, an offer reserved for our readers. According to its organisers, the course is highly recommended for architects, interior designers, engineers, architecture students and anyone who wants to become competitive in the sector with the highest potential in the space industry.
The course instructors will be Barbara Imhof, an internationally renowned researcher, designer and space architect. She is co-founder, Managing Partner and co-owner of LIQUIFER, but before starting this business, Barbara did a short stint at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. She has been a pioneer in the field of “space architecture” in Europe and is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Space Architecture Technical Committee (SATC). She has been teaching for more than 20 years at renowned institutes in Europe and the US.
It will also be an opportunity to learn from René Waclavicek, an architect and designer who took part in the Lunar Base Design Workshop (LBDW) organised at the European Space Agency’s ESTEC Centre in Noordwijk in 2020. Initially involved in terrestrial construction and design.
René Waclavicek started his career working in terrestrial construction design and planning. In 2020 he participated in the Lunar Base Design Workshop (LBDW) organized at the ESTEC Centre of the European Space Agency in Noordwijk, the starting point of his career in space architecture. René applies his skills to interdisciplinary research, design projects and complex geometries, including parametric ones.
Space Architecture & Design: other strengths
Another plus point of this course is the fact that it never expires! You will always have your lessons available and they will be enriched over time thanks to interactive webinars directly with the instructors! You’ll also be able to dialogue with other students in our exclusive private LinkedIn group. In addition, once you have completed the course you can download the “School of Disruption” certificate, recognised by the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation and the European Centre for Space Exploration and Colonisation ; The certificate can be attached to your CV or registered on LinkedIn.
Still not convinced? Here is the course programme for Space Architecture & Design:
- 1 – Why space architecture now?
- 2 – Introduction to space architecture
- 3 – Planning for human life in space
- 4 – Designing for zero-g life
- 5 – Designing scenarios and layouts for extraterrestrial planetary surfaces
- 6 – Planning for life on the moon
- 7 – Planning for life on Mars
- 8 – Simulator architecture
- 9 – The city as a spaceship
- 10 – Tips for getting started
By the end of this course you will not only be able to fully understand the space environment and its architectural issues, but also be able to start planning and designing structures for Moon and Mars bases.
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