Episode 41: Down to Earth with Tristan Bassingthwaighte

What do a doctorate in architecture, a year-long NASA-funded Mars simulation, Disney World, underground tunnels in Las Vegas, and two rescue cats have in common? Somehow,they’re all part of Tristan Bassingthwaighte’s story.In this episode of The Human Scale, Tristan joins co-hosts Meredith Ray and Patrick Cooley for a conversation that goes in some unexpected directions. From growing up inMontana and studying architecture in Hawaii to spending 366 days living in a simulated Mars habitat, Tristan’s career path is anything but typical.Along the way, he’s researched space architecture, helped imagine what hotels in space might look like, explored underground transportation concepts, traveled the world, and ultimately found his way to Asheville and LS3P.Whether you're fascinated by architecture, space exploration, or just hearing how people find their unique path, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Listen now, subscribe to The Human Scale, and share the episode with someone who appreciates a good story - and an unconventional journey.Read Tristan’s Dissertation HereListen to The Habitat Podcast Here