Architect Steve Shaw conceived the idea of a space tourist facility for his masters’ thesis at the University of Manitoba in 2004. He called it Freespace.
Structurally, Freespace is based on NASA-developed technology for the Trans-Hab module. Essentially a large inflatable bladder of multi-layered fabric construction, the skin is nine times stronger than steel. An exoskeletal aluminum truss provides rigid anchor points for docking, solar arrays, and venting. Interior walls are inflatable and facilitate internal routing of electrical and ventilation services. Freespace is designed to be constructed on Earth, collapsed, and shipped where it would be inflated for use.
It looks like a very promising period of time for pioneers of all trades.
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