| This article has been updated for Kenshi version 1.0.50. |
We need something bigger than a shack if we are going to get any work done.
— In-game description
Small House is Core Tech which unlocks the ability for players to construct a Storm House. This research is required to research and unlock Tech Level 2.
Storm Houses are required for Tech Level 2 because they are large enough to fit a Research Bench II inside of them. They have a roof which is accessible to the player, allowing for four times the building space compared to the Small Shack.