The "Masterclass Space Architecture" at TU Vienna provides practical knowledge that you can immediately apply in your career and projects. With a clear focus on sustainable solutions and innovative approaches, you'll gain the skills needed to succeed in the space industry and related fields.

The Big Picture (5 Days)

Understanding the impact of habitats on humans and the environment: Learn how human activities and living conditions interact in various environments, both on Earth and in space. These insights will help you design human-centered and environmentally friendly habitats.

Resources and Cycles (5 Days)

Mastering sustainable resource management and circular systems: In these modules, you’ll discover how to implement resource-efficient and sustainable systems both in space and on Earth. This knowledge is crucial for developing circular systems that are both economically and ecologically sustainable.

Shaping the Future with Innovation (5 Days)

Developing forward-looking strategies and technologies: Focus on innovative and future-oriented approaches that go beyond current standards. These modules prepare you to develop technological solutions that are unmatched in efficiency and reliability.

• Architects and Engineers: You aim to design not just buildings but habitats in space. Your passion for sustainable design finds a new challenge and opportunity here.
• Natural Scientists: You understand the complex systems that govern our world and beyond. In this masterclass, you can apply your expertise in the context of space exploration and develop practical solutions.
• Leaders and Strategists: You lead teams and projects and are looking for ways to enhance efficiency and innovation. This masterclass provides you with the knowledge and tools to implement forward-thinking strategies—both in space and on Earth.
• Researchers and Academics: Your work pushes the boundaries of knowledge. In this masterclass, you can advance your research across disciplines and gain insights that are groundbreaking for both space and terrestrial applications.
• Sustainability Experts and Resource Managers: Your expertise in sustainable systems is critical. Learn how to apply these principles to extreme conditions in space and gain valuable insights that can be brought back to Earth.
• Multidisciplinary Innovators: You come from various fields and want to further enhance your ability to think outside the box. This masterclass helps you develop innovative and sustainable solutions for complex challenges in both the space and terrestrial economies.

Your TU Wien Academy for Continuation (ACE) Benefits:

• Application and implementation-oriented course content: Gain practical skills that can be immediately applied in real-world situations.
• Management reflection of the contents: Reflect on and integrate course learnings into your management practices.
• Exchange and networking opportunities within the framework of the seminar as well as the TU Wien ACE: Connect with peers and industry experts to share insights and build professional relationships.
• On-site classes centrally located at TU Wien: Attend conveniently located classes in the heart of Vienna

Not necessarily. While a technical background is helpful, our comprehensive curriculum is designed to be accessible to professionals from various disciplines. What's most important is a passion for innovation, problem-solving skills, and a vision for shaping the future of space living.

Many of the principles and technologies for space habitats, such as closed-loop systems, resource optimization, and human-environment integration, are highly relevant to sustainable living on Earth. You'll gain valuable insights into developing eco-friendly, self-sufficient communities that could revolutionize urban planning and architecture.

The field of space architecture is rapidly growing with increasing public and private investment in space exploration and colonization efforts. Our graduates are well-positioned for roles such as space habitat designers, life support system engineers, resource management strategists, and sustainability consultants for space agencies, aerospace companies, and related R&D organizations.