50 | Oregon Home THE QUONSET HUT — named after Quonset, Rhode Island, where it was developed — came into being in the 1940s from the U.S. military’s needs for fast and efficient manufacture of housing, storage and hospitals. Simple, efficient and inexpensive to build, the huts soon found their way into residential culture as temporary homes to meet post-war housing demands. Today they are a popular building style for homes, shops, storage, farms and small manufacturers throughout the world. HOMESTEAD HAVEN: THE COURTYARD HUTS WITH HISTORY Perfect for a full-time residence, the Courtyard design connects three Quonset homes with a light-drenched passageway on 1,340 to 2,580 square feet, with two- or threebedroom options. Inside, the Courtyard captures light and the expansiveness of the classic Quonset hut while staying cozy and protected. “It’s a superlivable family hut,” says Steel Hut founder Marie Saldivar. “There’s not a single environment this hut wouldn’t thrive in.”
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==