Course Overview

Vernwell Academy, a pioneer in transformative education, partners with award-winning architect and space design visionary Dr. Samer El Sayary to deliver this groundbreaking course. Space Architecture. This course is about Designing Habitats Beyond Earth. It merges theoretical innovation with practical applications, equipping learners to design sustainable habitats and infrastructure for extraterrestrial environments. Bridging engineering, architecture, and futurism, this program prepares participants to lead humanity’s interplanetary ambitions.

Course Description

Space architecture is the nexus of creativity, science, and survival. Over 10 weeks, participants will explore orbital stations, planetary bases, and life-support systems through Dr. El Sayary’s three years of preparation of this course. The curriculum integrates global space infrastructure standards, cutting-edge research, and Vernwell Academy’s educational pioneering values.

Key Audience:

• Architects, aerospace engineers, and urban planners
• Researchers and startups in space exploration
• Students pursuing advanced STEM or design degrees
• Futurists and space industry professionals
• Space enthusiasts

Benefits:

• Expert-Led Instruction: Learn the fundamentals and core basics of designing in extreme environments.
• Industry Alignment: Curriculum informed by leading space agencies and latest space findings and research.
• Innovative Pedagogy: Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts to real life projects.
• Vernwell Advantage: Access to a global network and emerging tech resources

Course Objectives

By completing this course, participants will:

1. Holistic understanding of space architecture and engineering systems in a simple and easy to learn recorded chapters
2. Analyze extraterrestrial environmental challenges (microgravity, radiation, extreme climates).
3. Design habitats after deep understanding of all space design core concepts and architectural fundamentals, modular systems, and in-situ resource utilization (ISRU).
4. Engineer resilient life-support, nutrition, and energy systems aligned with NASA/ESA standards.
5. Develop infrastructure for interplanetary logistics, including transportation hubs and labs.