The Quail model by ORCA LGS is a highly efficient, small-footprint building designed for today’s evolving housing and workspace needs. Built using precision-engineered cold-formed light-gauge steel, the Quail offers exceptional durability, speed of construction, and long-term sustainability. With its compact design, it fits comfortably in both urban and rural environments, offering a flexible foundation for secondary dwellings, rental suites, offices, studios, or short-term accommodations.
The Quail is designed for spaces where buildable area is limited, but performance and comfort remain essential. Whether used as a backyard suite, a laneway home, or a micro-cabin, the Quail delivers a full-function layout in a small footprint. The unit features one bedroom, a full bathroom, and a combined kitchen and living space, optimized for light, air, and flow. Every square foot is used purposefully, with a clean, open-plan design that minimizes energy loss and maximizes usability.
ORCA’s Quail model is not a retrofit or a modular trailer. It’s a purpose-built structure using commercial-grade steel framing, manufactured with precision off-site and assembled rapidly on location. This results in a structure that is straight, strong, and built to exceed conventional wood-frame performance.
The Quail is suited for a range of residential and commercial uses, including:
Its lightweight steel structure makes it well-suited for sites with limited access or foundation requirements. Installation is fast, efficient, and minimally disruptive to surrounding properties.
Light gauge steel offers several advantages over traditional wood framing, including:
Steel framing also enables rapid production and scalability, making the Quail an excellent option for developers managing multiple units or standardized layouts.
The Quail’s envelope is engineered for energy performance and longevity. Walls and roof systems are designed to accommodate modern insulation strategies, while the structure itself is thermally broken to minimize heat transfer. Optional upgrades include high-performance windows and doors, radiant in-floor heating, solar readiness, and triple-seal weather barriers.
Because the Quail’s framing system is prefabricated off-site in a controlled environment, lead times are reduced, quality is consistent, and on-site construction time is significantly shorter than traditional methods. This reduces both labor and scheduling risks, giving owners and builders greater control over project timelines and total costs.
While the Quail follows a highly efficient base plan, it is fully customizable. ORCA’s team can adjust framing dimensions, window and door placements, rooflines, and finishes to meet zoning requirements or aesthetic preferences. Interior layouts can also be adapted to suit accessibility needs, off-grid living, or specific plumbing and mechanical systems.
Whether you’re a homeowner looking for extra living space or a builder seeking repeatable small-footprint solutions, the Quail offers reliability, simplicity, and lasting quality. ORCA LGS provides full support from design to delivery.
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