This project proposes a rapidly deployable, modular refugee housing system for rural regions of Ukraine, where displacement, resource scarcity, and seasonal climate extremes demand immediate and adaptable spatial responses.

The project develops a lightweight, prefabricated building system designed for quick assembly, disassembly, and relocation with minimal tools and labor. Organized as a modular kit-of-parts, the system allows units to expand, cluster, and reconfigure over time—supporting a range of conditions from emergency shelter to semi-permanent settlement.

The construction utilizes locally sourced straw, one of the most abundant agricultural byproducts in the region, combined with timber frames and clay layers. Processed into compressed panels and bundles, straw provides high thermal insulation, low embodied carbon, and full vapor permeability—ensuring safe drying and indoor comfort in the cold, humid conditions of IECC Climate Zone 6A.

The system is intentionally low-tech and accessible, enabling displaced families and local communities to participate directly in the construction process without specialized equipment.

By transforming agricultural waste into a scalable, circular, and reconfigurable housing system, the project reframes temporary architecture as an adaptive and evolving spatial infrastructure rather than a short-term solution.