Portland-based interdisciplinary design studio Skylab Architecture has announced its partnership with woman-owned kit home manufacturer Steel Hut to design forward-thinking, affordable dwellings that boast increased fire resistance and durability for harsh climates.
The prefabricated homes are entirely made of recycled and recyclable steel. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as accessory dwelling units (ADU) and remote living spaces. The interior of the homes are characterized as ultra-modern and warm. They have an impressive visual scale relative to their size. In addition, the houses provide indoor-outdoor connections through large windows.
“It’s an incredible opportunity to work with Steel Hut to address the many challenges people face during the design and construction process. And being able to support people’s desire to live in nature is too important to miss,” said Susan Barnes, Principal at Skylab. “These home designs merge state-of-the-art methods of fabrication and performance while offering a contemporary nod to mid century modern architecture.”
Steel Hut reduces costs by working with simple materials, eliminating custom architectural fees, and providing direct access to their ready-to-order building kits. There are currently three models that are available to purchase, with two more in development. The available models include the “Jackrabbit Loft”, which is Steel Hut’s most affordable option, the “A-Frame”, which is a modern chalet cabin that prioritizes covered entryways and outdoor areas, and the “Courtyard House”, which was designed to be built modularly, with a flexible set of components.
“The ability to work with an innovative and progressive design firm such as Skylab was important in helping us realize our vision,” added Steel Hut founder Marie Saldivar. “We’ve spent the last seven years designing, constructing, and living inside of these homes to ensure their performance. We tested them in climates as diverse as the Mojave Desert in California, with temps as high as 120 degrees, to the mountain towns of Central Oregon with lows of 20 degrees, to stress test their durability and performance.”
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There's a lot of links in this article but I can't figure out how to get to a page that gives info on how to find to info on one?
https://steelhuts.com/
The branding seems a bit confused as to whether "hut" as part of the company name is singular or plural.
They re-invented the Quonset Hut?
That's the style I was trying to remember yet had no hope of spelling. Was Quonset the name of a vendor or inventor?
The answer to my question is Rhode Island:
"Steel Hut does not provide or sell the materials You will use to construct the Structure described in the Plans. Upon your purchase of the Plans, Steel Hut will connect You with a third-party manufacturer who will provide the materials necessary to construct the Structure."
I really don't see the point of buying floorplans for these
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