Rebeccah Pailes‐Friedman

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Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of architecture, aerospace engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Her work focuses on developing integrated digital workflows for extraterrestrial habitat construction, particularly through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 4D planning for 3D-printed structures using in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). Her most cited paper, "Building Information Modeling (BIM) Workflows for Construction Sequencing and 4D-Planning of 3D-Printed ISRU Surface Habitats" (2021), lays critical groundwork for autonomously constructed habitats on the Moon and Mars. This research addresses how additive manufacturing can create airtight, durable shelters that protect crews from harsh space environments, while BIM workflows optimize design, sequencing, and construction logistics. Though her citation counts are still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of this field—her contributions are foundational to NASA’s long-term vision for sustainable off-world living. Pailes-Friedman’s work uniquely bridges architecture and space technology, offering practical solutions for humanity’s expansion beyond Earth. Her research is essential reading for students and professionals interested in space architecture, digital construction, and the future of human settlement on other planets.