Metal building today
Quonset huts had the advantage of a lot of open space inside, due to the galvanized iron cross section design. The huts were shipped easily to various locations and used for restrooms, living quarters, hospitals, hangars and mess halls. The metal structures were definitely an improvement over the wooden foundation tent structures that had served those functions. After the war, the Quonset huts were sold to the public and started being seen across the country for various civilian uses. Since WWII, many companies have produced buildings modeled after Quonset huts for many different uses.