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.

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.

Does access to the courses have an expiry day?

No, the course has lifetime access.

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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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ONDEMAND COURSE

Space Architecture & Design

NEW EDITION

€ 647.00

with Barbara Imhof | René Waclavicek

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for frontier thinkers

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

- Your journey starts here
- What is Space Architecture?
- The Multidisciplinary Approach of Space Architecture
- Past and Present of Space Architecture
- Design Framework
- Habitability Aspects
- ISS Life Support Systems
- Habitability Special Requirements
- Architectural Aspects and Workflow
- Architectural Functions of Life in Space
- How everything comes together
- ISS Introduction
- Modular System Paradigms
- ISS Modular Structure
- ISS Crew System
- Luna Gateway
- Gateway Configuration Concept
- Settlements, Strategies and Objectives
- The journey into Space
- Planetary Outpost Elements Configuration
- Common Archetype for Habitats on Planetary Surfaces
- Mobility
- Greenhouse
- Getting There
- Lunar Environment and Resources
- Lunar Settlements and in-situ Materials
- Building Strategies
- Building with in-situ Materials
- Getting There
- Martian Environment and Resources
- Settlements and in-situ Materials
- Building Strategies
- Closed-Loop Life Support Systems
- Why we need to simulate missions?
- Gravity
- Habitation Simulations
- Fidelity of Simulators and Simulations
- 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
- Becoming a Space Architect
- Space Architecture Pioneers and their Design NEW
- Biotechnology for Space Habitats NEW
- From the first flights to the settlements on Mars – Materials & Technologies NEW
- Space Mining NEW
- Making Staff in Space NEW
- Analogue Testing in Antartica NEW
- Human Performances in Space NEW
- Space design for terrestrial living spaces NEW

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Course details

NEW EDITION

Space Architecture & Design

with Barbara Imhof | René Waclavicek

11 Chapters - 51 Lessons
English
English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese
Access from any device
Life-time access
Certificate of completion

€ 647.00

★★★★★

3 April 2026

Stefano Citerni

Course content is wonderful and the presenter is clearly competent, but there are some problems with communication: 1. presenter whispers and then it is difficult to hear him even with the headphones and maximum volume, 2. the tone makes the audience sleep. I understand that the presenter is a scientist and not a TV presenter, however I am confident that with improvements in communication style this course can be extremely captivating

— STEFANO

★★★★★

20 March 2026

Space Biotechnology course review

I found the Space Biotechnology course very interesting, well done and well documented.

— Michelangelo Ambrosini

★★★★★

20 March 2026

Where knowledge meets passion

Dear PResenters, I would like to congratulate the speakers on their high-quality presentation. As a materials engineer, I found it particularly informative and interesting, and I especially appreciated the credibility of the information and knowledge presented. Of course, the ideas related to materials technology resonated with me the most, but every aspect was interesting. I would be happy to get in touch with the speakers in the future. Congratulations once again. Best regards, Kinga Tamási

— Dr. Kinga Tamási

★★★★★

17 June 2025

Very Good Course

Very informative and elaborate.

— Merna Alzurikat

★★★★★

17 June 2025

Good course

Nice very good

— Gary Palmer

★★★★★

6 February 2025

Thought provoking and highly disruptive

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!

— Jesus Lozano-Boone

★★★★★

29 November 2024

Space Architecture and Design

Informative high level overview of the historical and state of the art research for off planet habitats with references for further study.

— Ryan Paetzold

★★★★★

21 August 2024

Game-Changing course

Taking the Space Architecture course at the School of Disruption was a game-changer for me. The curriculum expertly blends fundamental architectural principles with advanced space science concepts. The course emphasizes innovative and sustainable solutions, fostering a collaborative and creative learning atmosphere. This experience equipped me with the skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to the future of space exploration. Highly recommended!

— Shivang Madaan

★★★★★

31 July 2024

Useful and Informative

As an architecture student, I found this course to be quite fascinating in which you will dive into a new world of architecture, space architecture, which uniquely sets itself apart from architecture on earth. The course highlights interesting details such as the experience of designing in the orbit, the moon or Mars, and the use of modern technologies. The course gives students the opportunity to explore space design in a creative and an analytical way, which helps them develop their skills and enhance their understanding of space design in a comprehensive and advanced manner.

— Ibrahim Brees

★★★★★

31 July 2024

Interesting and chanrming but could be enriched

Ho davvero apprezzato tutti i contenuti del corso e il fatto che fosse accessibile anche ad una persona come me,proveniente dal campo delle arti visive e performative, credo però che per essere completo abbia ancora bisogno di essere arricchito (idealmente con almeno un paio di esercitazioni progettuali, anche semplici, che aiutino gli studenti a metabolizzare meglio i concetti.

— Olimpia

About the instructor

Managing Partner & co-owner of LIQUIFER

Barbara Imhof

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.

Managing Partner & co-owner of LIQUIFER

René Waclavicek

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.

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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