Barbara Imhof is an internationally active space architect and design researcher. She is a co-founder, Managing Partner and co-owner of LIQUIFER. Prior to starting LIQUIFER, Barbara did a short stint at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. She has pioneered the field of ‘space architecture’ in Europe and is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Architecture Technical Committee (SATC). She has been teaching at renowned institutes in Europe and the United States, for 20+ years.
ONDEMAND COURSE
Space Architecture & Design
NEW EDITION
€ 647.00
Our Space Industry courses are developed in partnership with the International Space University
BECOME A SPACE ARCHITECT
Space Economy is generating a billion-dollar market worldwide. Life in Space and on planetary outposts is becoming an ever closer goal, which already represents an incredible business opportunity for professionals and companies.
The Space Architecture & Design course is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to enter this market of infinite potential.
this course is Highly recommended for:
- Architects
- Interior Designers
- Engineers
- Architecture Students
- Anyone who wants to become competitive in the field with the highest potential in the Space industry
Course Syllabus
New lessons will be added periodically
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1 - Why Space Architecture now?
- Your journey starts here
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2 - Introduction to Space Architecture
- What is Space Architecture?
- The Multidisciplinary Approach of Space Architecture
- Past and Present of Space Architecture
- Design Framework
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3 - Planning for Humans’ Life in Space
- Habitability Aspects
- ISS Life Support Systems
- Habitability Special Requirements
- Architectural Aspects and Workflow
- Architectural Functions of Life in Space
- How everything comes together
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4 - Designing for life in zero-g
- ISS Introduction
- Modular System Paradigms
- ISS Modular Structure
- ISS Crew System
- Luna Gateway
- Gateway Configuration Concept
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5 - Scenario and layout design for extra-terrestrial planetary surfaces
- Settlements, Strategies and Objectives
- The journey into Space
- Planetary Outpost Elements Configuration
- Common Archetype for Habitats on Planetary Surfaces
- Mobility
- Greenhouse
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6 - Planning for the life on the moon
- Getting There
- Lunar Environment and Resources
- Lunar Settlements and in-situ Materials
- Building Strategies
- Building with in-situ Materials
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7 - Planning for the life on Mars
- Getting There
- Martian Environment and Resources
- Settlements and in-situ Materials
- Building Strategies
- Closed-Loop Life Support Systems
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8 - Simulators Architecture
- Why we need to simulate missions?
- Gravity
- Habitation Simulations
- Fidelity of Simulators and Simulations
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9 - City as a Spaceship
- Design and Habitability
- Similarities of Space and Terrestrial Extremes
- Recycling, Resilience, and Closed-Loop Systems
- Examples of Spin-offs from Space to Earth
- City as a Spaceship
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10 - Tips to start
- Becoming a Space Architect
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11 - New lessons NEW
- Space Architecture Pioneers and their Design NEW
- Biotechnology for Space Habitats NEW
- From the first flights to the settlements on Mars – Materials & TechnologiesNEW
- Space Mining NEW
- Making Staff in Space NEW
- Analogue Testing in AntarticaNEW
- Human Performances in SpaceNEW
- Space design for terrestrial living spaces NEW
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Course details
- 11 Chapters - 51 Lessons
- English
- English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese
- Access from any device
- Life-time access
- Certificate of completion
€ 647.00
Thought provoking and highly disruptive
February 6, 2025
This course will take you to the final frontier…space! Forget about everything you know or think you know. This course is a perfect opportunity to jump into what everyone will be talking about in the next years. Its lectures are well structured with great resources, Dr. Imhoff and Rene will take you on the ultimate journey! Will probably take it again, to fully grasp its content. Great course!
Very entertaining and informative.
July 31, 2024
Well worth your time.
Thank you School of Disruption and Professors!
June 26, 2024
Highly recommend for the space enthusiast, experienced space professional, and anyone in between! Enjoyed being immersed in the history and most up-to-date trends in space architecture and design 🙂
About the instructor
René Waclavicek started his career working in design and construction planning for terrestrial buildings. In 2020, he participated in the Lunar Base Design Workshop (LBDW) organised at the European Space Agency’s ESTEC Centre in Noordwijk which was the starting point of his career in space architecture. René applies his skills to interdisciplinary research, design projects and complex geometries, including parametrics.
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F.A.Q.
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Who are the instructors?
Barbara Imhof and René Waclavicek are internationally active Space architects and design researchers. Co-owners of LIQUIFER, their extensive experience ranges from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space Architecture Technical Committee (SATC). Barbara and René are pioneers in the field of Space Architecture in Europe.
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Why should I take this course?
This is the world’s first on-demand Space Architecture course. The Space market is one of the emerging economies with the highest potential. Acquiring Space Architecture skills today means opening up unbelievable professional and business opportunities.
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Does access to the courses have an expiry day?
No, the course has lifetime access.
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Does the School issue certifications?
Of course, once you have finished the course, you can download the School of Disruption certification, recognized by the Titan | Disruptive Innovation Center. The certificate can be attached to your CV or registered on LinkedIn.
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