What would life be like on the moon? It’s a question mankind has been pondering for generations—long before the 1950s saw the infamous Space Race and first lunar landing. Now, scientists are thinking beyond one small step on the lunar surface and looking at possibilities for sustained life there—led by good design. With Moon Village, … Continued
Architect firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has unveiled a proposal for a permanent community on the moon, comprising inflating pods that balloon up to accommodate more inhabitants as the population grows. SOM teamed up with the European Space Agency (ESA) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to design Moon Village as “the first permanent human … Continued
While NASA is researching 3D-printed habitats for the Moon and Mars, the European Space Agency (ESA) has tapped Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to envision a theoretical lunar city. The Moon Village, which SOM will masterplan, design, and engineer, not only reflects the collaborative nature of the ESA’s … Continued
In light of a recent breakthrough within the topic of space, the architecture design firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) shares their partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in designing the first “full-time human habitat on the lunar surface.” All three teams are working towards the planning, … Continued
It’s 50 years since humans last set foot on the moon’s surface. Now, there is an initiative to take us back, and the idea is to make the move permanent. Concept images for an inflatable “Moon Village” have been released by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) – the engineer, and designer of the project’s … Continued
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) has released its conceptual design for the “first full-time human habitat” on the lunar surface. Developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT), the new community project, named Mon Village, intends to create a permanent space on the moon. The Moon Village … Continued
The first humans landed on the moon in 1969. Fifty years later, humans are figuring out how to live there. Radiation, lack of breathable air, generating energy, and relying on rockets to transport building materials are among the challenges for humans settling on the moon. But it is possible to find solutions to these challenges, according … Continued
There are now new details and illustrations of the proposal to build a new mixed-use residential tower on the site of 1640-1650 Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, on the edge with Coal Harbour. . . . It is designed by the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), which is … Continued
In its first-ever Awards for Excellence, the Urban Land Institute’s European chapter has selected The Stratford as one of ten finalists that demonstrate a highly strategic and responsible use of land. The project was recognized for its impact on the community in London, its progressive sustainability achievements, and its reimagination of high-rise living. For the 42-story mixed-use … Continued
SOM Partner Scott Duncan has joined the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Board of Trustees. Duncan was named to the Architecture Industry Seat. The Board of Trustees, the organization’s highest level decision-making body, oversees its governance and develops programming to support continued growth. The Board comprises 13 members that fill industry seats reflective of the Council’s … Continued