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As we are entering the 4th Industrial Revolution known as the digital transformation era, many voices started calling on the necessity of preparing for the 5th Industrial Revolution based on space economy, space medicine, outer space mining and space zero gravity assorted industries…etc.

Architecture was historically known as the container of human activities. It expands with the presence of mankind into new environments and reflects his aspirations.

Space Architecture is the natural transcendence of our profession as we are leaving earth to explore new opportunities beyond our planet.

Space architect’s work is about the theory and practice of planning and building habitats that can support human life in space.

The walls, floors and ceilings of interior spaces witnessed the moments of joy and happiness as well as moments of misery that changed human history from signing of the United States Declaration of Independence at the Pennsylvania State House, to the first I-Phone sold in Apple stores, history is written inside interior spaces.

This Space Architecture mission statement was founded at the 2002 World Space Congress in Houston by individuals from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA's) Technical Aerospace Architecture Subcommittee.

Space Architect basically should be knowledgeable of a set of interweaved fields of designing (particularly aeronautic engineering), in addition to an assortment of disciplines like physiology, brain science, social science, and so forth.

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DR. SAMER EL SAYARY

SPACE ARCHITECTURE

2002 WORLD SPACE CONGRESS

Like architectural design on earth, attempts should be made to look past part components and frameworks and gain an expansive comprehension of the issues that impact plan achievement.

Space design and architecture acquires many types of specialty engineering to ensure human beings can live and work in space safely. Space architecture is a kind of architecture addressing extreme environments that could serve mankind on earth as well. Many common design approaches are founded between outer space architecture and earth architecture including “micro housing, self-sufficient sustainable housing, vehicle design, furniture design, and more.”

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WE WILL PUT AN EYE ON THE SKY Source: Dr. Samer El Sayary Copyright © Samer El Sayary

PROJECT IRIS

LUNAR OASIS

Source: Dr. Samer El Sayary Copyright © Samer El Sayary

Space Architecture is divided into orbital and planetary architecture. Orbital space architecture is about designing concepts for orbital space stations and whereas planetary space architecture is about designing on rock based, solid surface celestial bodies like Lunar and Martian surface.

I believe that the beginnings are always similar. As we are taking our first steps on colonizing new planets we have faced a set of challenges. One of them was the high expenses of transporting construction materials to new habitats.

In addition to working in an extreme environment that we have never faced before. There is a similar pattern here with our ancestors thousands of years ago when they tried building their first settlements here on earth. One sustainable architectural principle that our ancestors followed and we still do till today. Use the local materials found in your building context. Now known as ISRU (In situ resource utilization), it is the most feasible way and may be the only way to build our first permanent settlements known as third class space architecture.

That was the concept behind Project Oasis. Form meaning is as important as form reasoning. While engineers prefer the circular and rounded shaped, filleted spaces to resist the internal pressure of pressurized habitats.

It also carries values that can change people to better people, make better spaces and buildings that can motivate people.

The use of the circular geometry creates a silent language between the occupant and the architect, the circle implies unity, commitment, love and community. It represents life and its never ending cycle. It melts the cultural indifferences and increases the tolerance.

Form meaning is the intangible design parameter that communicates with our psychology and mental well-being. It gives meanings to things. It provides explanation to our visually perceived images. It maintains balance between our physical state and psychological well-being.

This project is a new approach in (HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN). It is rather called (COMMUNITY CENTERED DESIGN). Considering the society as part of the design team and addressing the social imperative.

The core of all problems is that our bodies are not engineered to live in outer space.

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It is a 3rd phase colonization prototype and 3rd class space architecture. Not only for near future mission requirement, but also to leave Mankind legacy for future generations. Just as our ancestors did to us. Again “THE BEGININGS ARE ALWAYS SIMILAR”.

As we stepped our first steps in constructing communities before buildings, we found shelters in caves then searched for water sources to start building settlements.

Same principles apply, searching for lunar caves, water resources, it will be known as extra-terrestrial vernacularism.

Rethinking vernacularism in space domain, offering passive low cost working solutions in response to design requirements.

Each colony is designed to host the number of minimum viable population (150-200) individuals.

This group can reverse any extinction level event and start a new civilization.

Organic curvilinear formation evokes and stimulates creativity, motivation, intuition and tranquility.

In general, it is about turning the living experience in space from a frightening experience into a pleasurable one.

The design should not be a machine to live in but rather a living organism that lives and interacts with its residents.

The colony is divided into 8 isolated sectors. Each sector with independent engineering systems. To mitigate any existential probable risks like viral pandemics or contagious microbial life forms.

Architecture goes beyond engineering. It is about human values, compassion, respect, expression and integrity of form.

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Dr. Samer El Sayary is an Ambassador to Fondation Jacques Rougerie - Institut de France and Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt. An international award winning architect his work is exhibited in NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston (USA), Medcop 21 France, United Nations Office For Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Paris, Greece, Tunisia, Egypt, Malaysia 2019 among other countries. His work also has been featured in the Discovery channel UK documentary, Dutch TV, California Dreamers channel, Wired magazine 2017. He has Published several Scientific papers including Q1 Journals and reputable International Conferences after turning his awards into scientific research.

PhD, Architecture, Alexandria University

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Linda Restrepo is Director of Education and Innovation Human Health Education and Research Foundation. She has been a recognized Women in Technology Leader Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

Restrepo’s expertise also includes Emergent Technologies Management, Computer Algorithms, Research, Implementation Management of Complex Human-machine Systems. Interstellar exploration and Mars Human Habitats; Global Economic Impacts Research. Restrepo is President of a global government and military defense multidisciplinary research and strategic development firm. She has directed Corporate Technology Commercialization through the U.S. National Laboratories. Emerging Infectious Diseases, Restrepo is also the Chief Executive Officer of Professional Global Outreach. Restrepo has advanced degrees from The University of Texas and New Mexico State University.

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