turf roof

The epic grass-roofed turf houses in Iceland are deeply rooted in the heritage. Find out all about them and the best ones to visit!

This House Blended in Iceland’s Lake Thingvallavatn Hillside has Green Roof, Large Glass Windows Thingvallavatn House located on a densely vegetated hill in southwestern Iceland has a green roof to adapt to the landscape. Constructed by Denmark- and Iceland-based architecture office KRADS, this holiday home features a turfed roof that slopes partly towards and partly with the hill to blend effortlessly with the site.

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lawn house

For hundreds of years, houses in Norway have been covered with turf. And they come in different varieties. Some are bright green and almost velvety. Others

It’s no secret that green roofs can help with many of the consequences of climate change (while also extending the life-cycle of the buildings they adorn) but they need to be in good health to do so. And that’s where our Summer Featured Partner, Green Roof Revival, comes into play. Headed up by Lee Evans, […]

Batons of charred timber and layers of turf help this pair of holiday cottages by PK Arkitektar settle into the rugged landscape of south-west Iceland

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