Space architecture : human habitats beyond planet earth /
For many, the idea of Space Architecture as a discipline lies in the domain of science fiction, where everything is possible simply because it happens, very far in the future. Is Space Architecture a fiction or reality? This book explores if and how architectural principles and strategies need to be...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin :
DOM Publishers,
[2021].
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| Series: | Basics (Berlin, Germany) ;
127. |
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| Summary: | For many, the idea of Space Architecture as a discipline lies in the domain of science fiction, where everything is possible simply because it happens, very far in the future. Is Space Architecture a fiction or reality? This book explores if and how architectural principles and strategies need to be transformed when applied to the extreme conditions of outer space. It presents concepts developed by great minds in the fields of space exploration and science fiction, ones which can inspire new ways into the future. The book also presents the philosophy of Space Architecture, arguing for example that the design of space habitats needs to be human-centered while defining ways for humans to co-exist in new environments. These views are complemented by examples of architectures from current and planned space missions, organized by private companies as well as government agencies. |
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| Physical Description: | 239 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 238). |
| ISBN: | 3869226641 9783869226644 |