UNI has launched an essay writing competition to reflect on how exactly can architecture contribute to constructing abode in space?

Space architecture is an evolving theory and practice of designing space shuttles and stations. A space habitat/colony/settlement/orbital or asteroid habitat is more advanced than just building space stations. It is to design settlements for an entire civilization. No space habitat has been constructed yet, but many concepts with different degrees of realism have come from architects, engineers and authors. With open discussions on building mars and lunar habitats, the future of space habitats seems a bit more realistic. 

The participants are asked to research the internet, use interviews, books or their imagination to build the research, and answer the questions below in an essay of about 1000-1500 words and 3 images or less.

• Why do people need to live in space? Why space architecture?
• What were the habitat concepts, theories, or projects that came close to realism, and why? 
• How are space habitats relevant in today’s world?
• What can be the possible challenges while designing such habitats?
• What are the upcoming allied technologies/design techniques that can be implemented as a solution to the mentioned challenges?
• How will the habitat shape the psyche and lifestyle of people over the years?

The views are expected to be analytical, instead of just utopian/dystopian approaches across the subject. 

Submission Requirements

Participants shall deliver an essay of about 1000 – 1500 words and containing a maximum of 3 images. The essay should ideally be a cohesive piece that answers the brief’s questions and places views and arguments based on the topic. The images need to be ensured that they are copyright-free or you own their rights. 

The competition is one of the many competitions hosted by UNI on their platform. Registration begins on 11 October 2021 and closes on 21 February 2022. Checkout the complete schedule here.

Big prizes to be won!

A prize pool of 24000 USD is to be won. For complete information on active prizes and details regarding the entry fee, please visit the Grants section of the competition. To learn more about the competition click here.

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