The Ultimate Guide to Turf Houses in Iceland
Turf houses are, quite simply, semi-underground abodes with a grassy roof, not unlike the Hobbit homes in Lord of the Rings. They were built by stacking flat stones to create the foundation, using birch or driftwood to create frames, then covering the structure with several layers of turf.
Icelandic turf house - Wikipedia
Icelandic turf houses (Icelandic: torfbæir [ˈtʰɔrvˌpaijɪr̥]) are timber structures with turf walls and turf as a cover for the roof. Turf houses have been constructed since Iceland was settled in the 9th century. [ 1 ]
A List of the beautiful Icelandic Turf Houses, I have visited on my ...
In this travel-blog, I am going to show you all of the original turf houses - the turf churches, the latter-time turf houses, hypothetical turf houses, turf outhouses, turf fishermen's huts, turf sheds and more turf structures, which I have visited on my travels in my country.
All About Icelandic Turf Houses & Which Ones to Visit
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.
Turf houses: Iceland's original 'green' buildings - BBC
Oct 14, 2022 · Known as "torfbæir", these ingeniously designed homes helped settle one of Europe's least-hospitable environments. With its lonely lava fields, sheer bluffs and stark boulder-strewn plains,...
Everything You Want to Know About Icelandic Turf Houses
Sep 19, 2018 · In Iceland, you will find little houses with grass roofs all around the country. What are these cute houses, when were they built, and do they serve any purpose today? In this article, we will take a closer look at Icelandic turf houses. Related: Agriculture in …
Turf Houses in Iceland - Arctic Adventures
What are grass-covered houses in Iceland? Do people live there? Where to see turf houses in Iceland? Check the ultimate guide to Iceland's turf houses.
Guide to Icelandic turf houses - Boing Boing
4 days ago · Rachel Heller posted a fabulous article about Icelandic turf houses.I don't know if I'd like to live in one, but I sure do want to visit! They cut thick pieces of the earth, grass and roots and ...
Traditional Icelandic Turf Houses - Iceland-Dream.com
Aug 27, 2018 · Some farms in Iceland choose to hide in plain sight, literally blending into the landscape. These old buildings stand out, or rather the opposite, for their grass and peat roofing, a traditional Icelandic construction method incorporating peat and grass for insulation to survive the hostile climate.
Turf houses, the traditional green buildings of Iceland
Icelanders have been building turf houses for over 1000 years, and the technique is very well-suited to the country’s environment and climate. For a small country Iceland boasts an incredible amount of beautiful landscapes, but there are nearly no forests.