This paper traces the early ideas of lunar architecture developed by the US and Soviet space prog... more This paper traces the early ideas of lunar architecture developed by the US and Soviet space programs. Starting with a historical overview of those achievements, highlighting specific engineering, architectural, and design elements; illustrated with images and drawings. Some of them will be described in more detail, showing the design and decision-making process from the first sketch to its implementation. One example of the great engineering and management capabilities is the development and inclusion of the deployable lunar roving vehicle (LRV). Other examples include the project DLB Zvezda by Barmin's Design Bureau of General Engineering that was under development between 1962 and 1974, and a US project Horizon – a study to set up a Lunar Military outpost conducted in 1959. The paper includes personal statements from astronauts and cosmonauts, as well as people involved along design and implementation processes. Based on a historical overview of achievements, this paper highlights particular architectural and design unique approaches that defined design strategies for creating space systems, spacecraft and habitats for decades to follow.
Abstract The importance of interdisciplinary approaches through collaborative mindset, cross-fiel... more Abstract The importance of interdisciplinary approaches through collaborative mindset, cross-field knowledge, and co-creative team actions is integral for continuing space exploration success as evidenced by past and ongoing terrestrial space habitat analog missions and extraordinary International Space Station (ISS) achievements. This paper presents the third annual iterative outcomes of an innovative university-based space program using Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology in creating design ideas for astronaut health support and wellbeing during a long duration mission (LDM) for a future inhabited lunar moon base or Mars Mission astronaut transit. University faculties including Built Environment, Industrial Design, Engineering, Science, and Health, at Western Sydney University Australia and supported by University of Houston USA are brought together to develop a new understanding of discipline capabilities with the prospect to co-creatively provide new opportunities and inspiration for teamwork across fields. This is of key interest to employers of new graduates in space or innovation-based industries where human factors and designing for high quality human-centered outcomes supports career resilience through currency, agility, and focus. The altruistic nature of interactions that make the ISS a success on multiple levels across cultural, scientific and humanitarian foundations provide the template for cross-disciplinary inspiration, that leverage synergies, and shared goals unattainable by single fields alone. It is not common for disciplines to work so closely together though industry has an expectation for this knowledge. Previously teams of three (2018); five (2019), and now ten undergraduates in 2020 represent team formation. Student numbers across the design for space theme have grown annually from fifteen, to twenty-five, to forty students in 2020. Now opportunities to respond to the complexities of the project in more detail are presented in addressing the overarching research domains in spatial design, human factors and design for health for LDMs. Team supervisory academic staff grew from 1-to-3 and provided further team guidance and discipline specialisations to inform three iterative project phases across the twelve activity weeks for four teams focusing on human spaceflight, exercise, related design performance and materials, and selected UNSDGs principles. The paper outlines the methodological approach, assessment methods, acculturation to working in teams and immersion in space knowledge for newcomers, and a review of forty collaborative outcomes all conducted by migrating Online during the COVID19 pandemic of 2020 by necessity. Periodic project collaborations with sports and health science, engineering, health informatics, space architects, a former astronaut, a representative from NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Control, and industrial design academics (project host discipline and non-traditional space area) provided an environment for discussion, development, and co-creative processes that have led to new discoveries and stimuli for new collaboration, international understanding and advancing humankind in space and on earth.
This paper presents innovative curriculum for an Australian undergraduate industrial design progr... more This paper presents innovative curriculum for an Australian undergraduate industrial design program “Interdisciplinary Space Lab” that focuses on discovery and experiential learning in planning for future complex work in dynamic practice environments through concept development, iterative prototyping processes, and collaborative multiple discipline viewpoints. Universities seek to introduce undergraduate students to the importance of entering interdisciplinary practice environments despite there being limited information on how to proceed. A long duration mission (LDM) project based learning 'design for space' studio focusing on astronaut health and wellbeing has been developed for students who have completed 1.5 years of university study in any disciplinary area. This envisioned practice environment seeks to expand diffusion of space studies and importantly stimulate motivational strategies that are inclusive across discipline boundaries toward the merits of multi-modal way...
Space Architecture is interdisciplinary; it connects diverse fields such as aerospace engineering... more Space Architecture is interdisciplinary; it connects diverse fields such as aerospace engineering, architecture and design, human factors design, space sciences, medicine, psychology, and art. Space Architecture combines the accuracy of technical systems, human needs for working and living, the interface design for the relationship between humans, and the built and natural environments. It is simultaneously technical, humanistic, and artistic and deals – most importantly - with the design process from a "big picture" perspective down to every detail of each component. In addition to traditional knowledge of planning and building processes, special knowledge is needed regarding how to design for humans in extreme environments and how to do so creatively. Many universities around the world offer aerospace engineering undergraduate and graduate programs, but only a few relate to the field of Space Architecture. This paper presents examples of educational practices illustrated...
This paper traces the early ideas of lunar architecture developed by the US and Soviet space prog... more This paper traces the early ideas of lunar architecture developed by the US and Soviet space programs. Starting with a historical overview of those achievements, highlighting specific engineering, architectural, and design elements; illustrated with images and drawings. Some of them will be described in more detail, showing the design and decision-making process from the first sketch to its implementation. One example of the great engineering and management capabilities is the development and inclusion of the deployable lunar roving vehicle (LRV). Other examples include the project DLB Zvezda by Barmin's Design Bureau of General Engineering that was under development between 1962 and 1974, and a US project Horizon – a study to set up a Lunar Military outpost conducted in 1959. The paper includes personal statements from astronauts and cosmonauts, as well as people involved along design and implementation processes. Based on a historical overview of achievements, this paper highlights particular architectural and design unique approaches that defined design strategies for creating space systems, spacecraft and habitats for decades to follow.
Abstract The importance of interdisciplinary approaches through collaborative mindset, cross-fiel... more Abstract The importance of interdisciplinary approaches through collaborative mindset, cross-field knowledge, and co-creative team actions is integral for continuing space exploration success as evidenced by past and ongoing terrestrial space habitat analog missions and extraordinary International Space Station (ISS) achievements. This paper presents the third annual iterative outcomes of an innovative university-based space program using Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology in creating design ideas for astronaut health support and wellbeing during a long duration mission (LDM) for a future inhabited lunar moon base or Mars Mission astronaut transit. University faculties including Built Environment, Industrial Design, Engineering, Science, and Health, at Western Sydney University Australia and supported by University of Houston USA are brought together to develop a new understanding of discipline capabilities with the prospect to co-creatively provide new opportunities and inspiration for teamwork across fields. This is of key interest to employers of new graduates in space or innovation-based industries where human factors and designing for high quality human-centered outcomes supports career resilience through currency, agility, and focus. The altruistic nature of interactions that make the ISS a success on multiple levels across cultural, scientific and humanitarian foundations provide the template for cross-disciplinary inspiration, that leverage synergies, and shared goals unattainable by single fields alone. It is not common for disciplines to work so closely together though industry has an expectation for this knowledge. Previously teams of three (2018); five (2019), and now ten undergraduates in 2020 represent team formation. Student numbers across the design for space theme have grown annually from fifteen, to twenty-five, to forty students in 2020. Now opportunities to respond to the complexities of the project in more detail are presented in addressing the overarching research domains in spatial design, human factors and design for health for LDMs. Team supervisory academic staff grew from 1-to-3 and provided further team guidance and discipline specialisations to inform three iterative project phases across the twelve activity weeks for four teams focusing on human spaceflight, exercise, related design performance and materials, and selected UNSDGs principles. The paper outlines the methodological approach, assessment methods, acculturation to working in teams and immersion in space knowledge for newcomers, and a review of forty collaborative outcomes all conducted by migrating Online during the COVID19 pandemic of 2020 by necessity. Periodic project collaborations with sports and health science, engineering, health informatics, space architects, a former astronaut, a representative from NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Control, and industrial design academics (project host discipline and non-traditional space area) provided an environment for discussion, development, and co-creative processes that have led to new discoveries and stimuli for new collaboration, international understanding and advancing humankind in space and on earth.
This paper presents innovative curriculum for an Australian undergraduate industrial design progr... more This paper presents innovative curriculum for an Australian undergraduate industrial design program “Interdisciplinary Space Lab” that focuses on discovery and experiential learning in planning for future complex work in dynamic practice environments through concept development, iterative prototyping processes, and collaborative multiple discipline viewpoints. Universities seek to introduce undergraduate students to the importance of entering interdisciplinary practice environments despite there being limited information on how to proceed. A long duration mission (LDM) project based learning 'design for space' studio focusing on astronaut health and wellbeing has been developed for students who have completed 1.5 years of university study in any disciplinary area. This envisioned practice environment seeks to expand diffusion of space studies and importantly stimulate motivational strategies that are inclusive across discipline boundaries toward the merits of multi-modal way...
Space Architecture is interdisciplinary; it connects diverse fields such as aerospace engineering... more Space Architecture is interdisciplinary; it connects diverse fields such as aerospace engineering, architecture and design, human factors design, space sciences, medicine, psychology, and art. Space Architecture combines the accuracy of technical systems, human needs for working and living, the interface design for the relationship between humans, and the built and natural environments. It is simultaneously technical, humanistic, and artistic and deals – most importantly - with the design process from a "big picture" perspective down to every detail of each component. In addition to traditional knowledge of planning and building processes, special knowledge is needed regarding how to design for humans in extreme environments and how to do so creatively. Many universities around the world offer aerospace engineering undergraduate and graduate programs, but only a few relate to the field of Space Architecture. This paper presents examples of educational practices illustrated...
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