Composed of modular components, the system is designed to take on numerous possible configurations customized for the specifics of program, site, climate and season. The building is divided into three parcels: living, support and sleeping. Each of those parcels is made from 10’ sections so bays can be added as required to meet programmatic requirements. The building parcels can be rotated and shifted in relationship to each other to best suit given topographical features - alpine, desert or meadow. Each component is designed to act as a layer of thermal protection against the weather opened and closed according to latitude, altitude and other daily or seasonal climatic conditions. The first is a series of articulating clear polycarbonate shells covering the porches that can be adjusted for wind and temperature, second the exterior walls consist of sliding insulated panels that can be opened and closed, and finally a simple mesh screen to protect against insects. Like layers on the body, each can be applied and removed as needed for ultimate comfort.