Definition of a Hut

Originally from the German Haut - meaning skin...

This became Old High German hutta meaning a light superficial, dwelling.

A hut is a small and crude shelter, usually used for dwelling. Its design favors local construction techniques and materials to allow for swift and inexpensive construction.

The Hut can take serveral forms, all the way from the simple mud hut to a modern sophisticated building.

Some classic types are:

• Mud Hut
• Rainforset Hut
• Fisherman's Hut
• Shepard's Hut
• Alpine Hut

Mud Hut

Fisherman's Hut

Alpine Hut

Rainforest Hut

Shepards Hut