Build-back-green in Ukraine

The devastation caused by the war in Ukraine is enormous, as will be the reconstruction work ahead. When the war eventually ends, the work of rebuilding the country will begin, which is expected to have a very large climate footprint unless there is a focus on climate-friendly construction.

In this project, Architects Without Borders is introducing the fully certified and bio-based building system EcoCocon to the Ukrainian market to show that environmentally friendly construction methods exist and can be used in line with conventional cement-based and highly CO2 emitting building materials. And to demonstrate practical ways to realize Ukraine’s own visions of zero-carbon reconstruction and rational design.

The pilot-project is realised in collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders, including Ukrainian architects in both Ukraine and Denmark.

The project is funded by Dreyers Fond.