Space Architecture

Principles, Challenges, and Innovations
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-394-31810-0
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 257 mm, Gewicht: 975 g

An exciting and authoritative discussion of the latest advances in the technology required for space travel and space exploration

In Space Architecture: Principles, Challenges, and Innovations, experienced architect and designer Daniel Inocente delivers a comprehensive exploration of the design and development of habitats and infrastructure required to support human life in space. The book offers readers a thorough description of the principles, challenges, and solutions currently animating discussions in this emerging field.

Beginning with an introduction that establishes the central importance of space architecture, Inocente explains the interdisciplinary nature of the field and demonstrates how integrated knowledge from engineering, architecture, environmental science, and psychology are coming together to build a spacefaring future for humanity.

Readers will also find: - A thorough introduction to space habitat design, including discussions of pre-integrated, prefabricated, and in-situ derived habitats
- Comprehensive explorations of the environmental challenges posed by space and space travel, including microgravity, extreme temperatures, vacuum, and ionizing radiation
- Practical discussions of space destinations, like low-earth orbit, deep space, moons, and planets
- Complete treatments of mobility architecture, including surface mobility systems and lunar terrain vehicles

Perfect for both architecture and aerospace professionals, Space Architecture: Principles, Challenges, and Innovations will also benefit researchers with an interest in space architecture, students of architecture, aerospace engineering, or space studies, and laypeople enthusiastic about space travel and space exploration.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Inocente, Daniel

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Allgemeines
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword xiii
Preface xv
Introduction xvii
Space Architecture xviii

Chapter 1: Intro to Space Habitat Design 1
1.1 The Importance of Habitat Design in Space Missions 1
1.2 Pre- Integrated Habitats 3
1.3 Prefabricated Habitats 4
1.4 In Situ- Derived Habitats 6
1.5 Integration of Habitat Design Elements 7
1.6 Future Directions in Space Habitat Design 8

Chapter 2: Understanding Environmental Constraints 11
2.1 Environmental Constraints 11
2.2 The Human Element 12
2.3 Microgravity 13
2.4 Extreme Temperatures 14
2.5 Vacuum 15
2.6 Ionizing Radiation 16
2.7 GCR and SPE Radiation 17
2.8 Debris and Micrometeoroids 18
2.9 Terrain and Geology 19
2.10 Dust Mitigation 21
2.11 Long- Term Sustainability 22
2.12 Life Support Systems 23
2.13 Structural Resilience 24
2.14 Modular Design and Scalability 25
2.15 Energy Systems 26
2.16 Communication Systems 27

Chapter 3: Understanding Space Habitation 31
3.1 Key Considerations in Habitat Design 31
3.2 Human Factors in Habitat Design 33
3.3 Sustainability and Resource Utilization 34

Chapter 4: Space Habitat Design 37
4.1 Overview of the Design Process 37
4.2 Conception and Initial Design 38
4.3 Detailed Planning and System Integration 40
4.4 Systems Engineering and Material Selection 41
4.5 Prototyping, Testing, and Iteration 41
4.5.1 Prototyping for Design Validation 41
4.6 Human in the Loop Testing 43
4.7 Manufacturing, Assembly, and Deployment 44

Chapter 5: Destinations 47
5.1 Microgravity Environments 49
5.2 Low- Earth Orbit 50
5.3 Deep Space 52
5.4 Moon 53
5.5 Moon's Equatorial Regions 54
5.6 Moon's Polar Regions 55
5.7 Mars 57
5.8 Mars Equatorial Regions 58
5.9 Mars Polar Regions 60
5.10 Asteroids and Beyond 61

Chapter 6: Transportation 65
6.1 Launching Systems 65
6.2 Space Tug 67
6.3 Landers 68
6.4 Launch Scenarios 69
6.5 Orbital Refueling Systems 71

Chapter 7: Infrastructure 73
7.1 Launch Facilities 73
7.2 Mission Control 75
7.3 Power 75
7.4 Radiators 76
7.5 Pressurized Mobility 78
7.6 EVA Vehicles 79
7.7 Logistics 80
7.8 In Situ Resource Utilization 81
7.9 Communications 83
7.10 Crew Transport 84

Chapter 8: Identifying Habitat Architecture Requirements 87
8.1 Mission System Architecture 87
8.2 Habitat Features 100
8.3 Thermal Management Systems 118
8.4 Power Generation and Distribution Systems 123
8.5 Environmental Control and Life Support Systems 127
8.6 Volume Requirements and Layout Planning 134
8.7 Environmental Protection 142
8.8 Structures 149
8.9 Mechanisms 160
8.10 Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) 167
8.11 Radiation 169
8.12 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 178
8.13 Intra- Vehicular Activity (IVA) 181

Chapter 9: Defining Habitat Functional Design Features 189
9.1 Structural Design and Material Selection 190
9.2 Interior Layout and Configuration 197
9.3 Deployment Mechanisms and Interfaces 206
9.4 Radiation Protection Strategies 212
9.5 Interfaces and Controls 218

Chapter 10: Geometry and Spatial Design 227
10.1 Optimization of Space Utilization 227
10.2 Geometric Considerations for Habitability 233
10.3 Spatial Arrangement for Efficiency 238

Chapter 11: Human Factors and Crew Systems 245
11.1 Crew Psychosocial Dynamics 247
11.2 Crew Interaction Spaces 248
11.3 Personal Space and Privacy Considerations 250
11.4 Exercise in Space 252
11.5 Safety Protocols and Emergency Procedures 258
11.6 Human- Centered Design Principles 266
11.7 Lighting and Environmental Enhancements 268
11.8 Windows and Views 275

Chapter 12: Galley, Food Storage, and Preparation 285
12.1 Food Preservation Techniques 286
12.2 Meal Preparation in Microgravity 291
12.3 Storage Solutions for Long- Duration Missions 296

Chapter 13: Mobility Architecture 301
13.1 Mobility Solutions 303

Chapter 14: Resource Management Technologies 341
14.1 Closed- Loop Life Support Systems 342
14.2 Resource Recycling and Reuse 346
14.3 Energy Efficiency Measures 354

Chapter 15: Manufacturability and Assembly 367
15.1 Design for Manufacturing Principles 367
15.2 In- Space Assembly Techniques 374
15.3 Modular Construction Approaches 379

Chapter 16: Advanced Materials and Technologies 391
16.1 Additive Manufacturing Techniques 393
16.2 Smart Materials for Adaptive Systems 400
16.3 Advanced Radiation Shielding Materials 405

Chapter 17: Infrastructure and Master Planning 419
17.1 Site Selection Criteria 419
17.2 Infrastructure Development 425
17.3 Habitability Considerations 432
17.4 Integration with Lunar Environment 436

Chapter 18: Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Standards 445
18.1 International Space Law 447
18.2 Ethical Considerations in Space Exploration 454
18.3 Safety And Risk Management Protocols 458

Chapter 19: Future Trends and Developments 475
19.1 Innovations in Space Habitat Design 477
19.2 Next- Generation Space Habitats 482
19.3 Trends in Interplanetary Habitats 489

Chapter 20: Conclusion 497

Glossary 503
Index 509

Über Autor(innen)

Daniel Inocente is a licensed architect and founder of Daniel Inocente Architecture (DIA), based in New York. He also serves as Professor of Practice in Architecture and Space Architecture at Arizona State University, where he leads design studios and technical seminars. Daniel brings a multidisciplinary approach to architecture, combining design innovation with technical expertise across a wide range of building types and scales.
Daniel's work reflects a modern, forward-thinking approach shaped by global experience across multiple sectors, including high-rise, cultural, residential, and transportation projects. Prior to founding DIA, he held senior roles on major international commissions, contributing to large-scale developments in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His professional career includes building partnerships with ESA, MIT, and universities, as well as working for NASA and as a Senior Space Architect at Blue Origin, where he brought architectural thinking to the design of next-generation habitats, mobility systems, and off-world infrastructure. Across all endeavors, Daniel approaches architecture as a synthesis of engineering, design, and human experience, seeking to create environments that are at once visionary and deeply responsive to context.