Czech Technical University

Space Architecture definition:“Space Architecture is the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space, responding to the deep human drive to explore and occupy new places. Architecture organizes and integrates the creation and enrichment of the built environment. Designing for space requires specialized knowledge of orbital mechanics, propulsion, weightlessness, hard vacuum, psychology of hermetic environments, and other topics. Space Architecture has complementary relationships with diverse fields such as aerospace engineering, terrestrial architecture, transportation design, medicine, human factors, space science, law, and art.”

(Osburg, Adams, Sherwood, 2003).

Universal Architecture definition:Universal Architecture is the theory and practice of building and designing structures and systems on Earth and in space for humans and respecting the surrounding environment.

Classification:I. According to location achievable by humans (dual grouping):

A1. Architecture on celestial bodiesA2. Architecture in orbit

B1. Architecture on Earth B2. Architecture in Space

II. Level of habitability of the surrounding environment:A. With natural habitable environments (Earth)B. Without natural habitable environmentsC. Inhabitable environments

III. Level of GravityA. With terrestrial gravity =1GB. With artificial gravity (0,1G),(1G,xGNC. With gravityK1G (celestial bodies)D. With microgravity

Education in Architecture in Extreme Environments is a key for the development of Space Architecture

(UA)

Curriculum Proposal for Space Architecture StudiesOndrej Doule, M.Arch., M.Sc.*, Faculty of Architecture Czech Technical University, International Space University

Figure 1Scheme of Universal Architecture theory classification

Space Architecture curriculum proposal – O.Doule, 2009

Universal Architecture (UA) Curriculum - 12 months

** Not a part of this UA curriculum example (may be implemented)

Basics of Architecture in Extreme Environment Universal Architecture background

In Terrestrial Architecture** – knowledge acquired before starting UA studies In Space Architecture (Module 1)

Systems, technologies, methodologies, materials and their applications

Direct applications SPIN-OFFs & SPIN-ONs

Concept development (student’s focus): - Architecture in extreme environments on

Earth - Space Architecture - Sustainable architecture via space spin-offs - Universal Architecture – R&D, policy

Module 1 3 months

Module 2 3 months

Module 3 3 months

Internship according to the selected area of focus Module 4 3 months

Figure 2 Scheme of Universal Architecture Curriculum (example 12 months)

Space Architecture curriculum proposal – O.Doule, 2009

Architecture on Earth

Architecture on other celestial bodies

1. Architecture on celestial bodies

2. Architecture in orbit

Architecture orbiting 1 celestial body

Architecture orbiting more than one celestial body

Architecture in Lagrange points

Architecture in Space

Space Architecture in space

UNIVERSAL ARCHITECTURE

Space Architecture on Earth

Surface to space transport systems architecture

Architecture in extreme environments

*contact details:

doule@isu.isunet.edudoule@fa.cvut.cz

Ondrej Doule4 Cour du Bain des Juifs67000 StrasbourgFRANCE

Sequence of Curriculum ProcessesSequence of Curriculum Topics

concept:A Space Architecture Curriculum within a Universal Architecture studies paradigm (Figure 1).

mission statement:To teach how to design for harsh environments and how to create a sustainable habitable environment efficiently anywhere where humans can go and live in harmony with the environment (Figure 2).

Universal Architecture education interlinks architecture in space and architecture on Earth for the benefit of development inboth areas.

Space Architecture curriculum proposal – O.Doule, 2009

1. Universal Architecture introduction

2. Extreme Environments

3. Human Factors in Extreme Environments

4. Architecture in Extreme Environments on Earth

5. Space Architecture

6. Science and Exploration

Module 1 3 months

Module 2 3 months

Module 3 3 months

Module 4 3 months

7. Systems and Technologies

8. Materials

9. Technology Transfer

10. Project Business and Management

11. Design Methods

12. Concept Development

Practical experience and career development