DEVELOPMENT OF PREFABRICATED MODULAR STRUCTURES AS AN INCENTIVE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The global population has shifted from rural to urban areas. This shift inevitably means that more land is being urbanised and at the same time, with the growing population, there is a need for more food to be produced. The question that has been raised is how to minimise the impact of the construction works when dealing with agricultural land.   The study explores the legal, structural, and economical aspects of building construction for livestock sheltering on agricultural land. However, these structures can also be used for various purposes, including storing food, living spaces, tourism accommodation, and equipment storage. It is hypothesized that modular structures based on prefabricated wooden frames are the most viable option, as they present a strong incentive for rural development.  The article proposes modular prefabricated structures that are temporary, built in situ, and use minimal energy for transportation and construction. The main structural material is wood, and organic insulation materials which are environmentally acceptable due to their low embodied energy and minimal ecological impact.