TED: Adventures of an interplanetary architect | Xavier De Kestelier

The speaker shares their journey from being inspired by a space exhibition to becoming an architect involved in designing habitats for the Moon and Mars. They discuss the challenges of building in space, such as weight and space constraints, and the need for protection against harsh environments. The use of local materials like regolith and 3D printing is highlighted as a solution. The speaker also explains the importance of autonomous rovers for Mars projects due to the vast distance from Earth. The talk concludes with a reflection on the role of design in solving complex problems in space exploration.

What are the differences in challenges between building on the Moon and Mars?

How does the speaker describe the importance of redundancy in the Mars project?

What was the speaker's perspective on the role of architects in space exploration?

What creative solutions does the speaker believe architecture can provide for interplanetary habitation?