Space Architecture - Inocente, Daniel

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Résumé :

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

References 9

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

References 28

Chapter 3: Understanding Space Habitation 31

3.1 Key Considerations in Habitat Design 31

3.1.1 Structural Integrity and Modularity 31

3.1.2 Thermal Regulation 32

3.1.3 Radiation Protection 32

3.1.4 Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (eclss) 32

3.2 Human Factors in Habitat Design 33

3.2.1 Ergonomics and Space Utilization 33

3.2.2 Psychological Well- Being 33

3.2.3 Cultural and Social Dynamics 33

3.3 Sustainability and Resource Utilization 34

3.3.1 In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) 34

3.3.2 Renewable Energy Integration 35

3.3.3 Closed- Loop Systems 35

References 35

Chapter 4: Space Habitat Design 37

4.1 Overview of the Design Process 37

4.2 Conception and Initial Design 38

4.2.1 Mission Objectives and Requirements Gathering 38

4.2.2 Environmental Analysis and Site Selection 39

4.2.3 Concept Exploration and Ideation 39

4.2.4 Feasibility Studies and Trade- Off Analysis 39

4.3 Detailed Planning and System Integration 40

4.3.1 Architectural Design and Layout 40

4.3.2 System Integration for Habitat Functionality 40

4.3.3 Redundancy and Safety 40

4.3.4 Human Factors and Ergonomic Considerations 40

4.4 Systems Engineering and Material Selection 41

4.4.1 Material Selection for Structural Resilience 41

4.4.2 Radiation Shielding and Thermal Management 41

4.4.3 Adaptability and Sustainability 41

4.5 Prototyping, Testing, and Iteration 41

4.5.1 Prototyping for Design Validation 41

4.5.2 Testing in Simulated Space Environments 42

4.5.3 Iteration and Design Refinement 42

4.5.4 Integration Testing for Seamless Operation 43

4.6 Human in the Loop Testing 43

4.6.1 Principles of Human- inthe- Loop Testing (HITL) 43

4.6.2 Case Studies in HITL Testing 43

4.6.3 Benefits of HITL Testing 44

4.6.4 Challenges in HITL Testing 44

4.7 Manufacturing, Assembly, and Deployment 44

4.7.1 Precision in Manufacturing and Quality Control 44

4.7.2 Challenges in Assembly 44

4.7.3 Deployment Strategies 45

4.7.4 Sustainability Through in Situ Resource Utilization (isru) 45

References 46

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

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Biographie:

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.