How to Build a Space Station

'A vision of what the future will look like' Daily Mail

'Full of fascinating insights into the history and future of space travel' Lord Foster

With humanity now venturing beyond Earth – living on space stations and eyeing the Moon and Mars – space architecture is taking centre stage.

Jonathan Morrison, The Times’ architecture correspondent, embarks on a thrilling journey to uncover how we design for life beyond our planet. From Soviet space stations to the ISS and upcoming lunar bases, he traces the evolution of space habitats while revealing their roots in sci-fi and extreme Earth environments like Antarctic bases.

With insights from astronauts, engineers, and space tourism pioneers, Morrison explores bold designs, sustainable tech, and the rise of orbital hotels and Martian colonies. His ultimate question: how do we not just survive – but thrive – in space?

• Morrison connects the evolution of space architecture to Cold War-era Soviet and American space stations, extreme Earth habitats like Antarctic research bases, and the bold visions of architects designing for Mars.
• The book traverses disciplines—engineering, architecture, biology, design, psychology—and global collaborations, making it wide-reaching and holistic.

"How to Build a Space Station" was written by Jonathan Morrison.

Jonathan Morrison is the Architecture Correspondent of The Times, where he has been employed for eighteen years, and has also written extensively on the built environment for The Guardian, the Evening Standard and a variety of magazines. He is a regular contributor to Radio 4 and Times Radio. Before joining The Times, he worked at the Royal Institute of British Architects for three years, helping produce the televised Stirling Prize documentary in partnership with Channel 4.

When not offending members of the architecture profession with sceptical questions, he can usually be found on a wet Welsh hillside wondering where the nearest pub is.

"How to Build a Space Station" is perfect for readers who enjoy books about Geographical discovery & exploration, Mechanical engineering & materials and Space science.