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Scandinavians are serious about their green roofs. They've had them for a while now and it doesn't look like they're going anywhere. They even have a competition every year to determine the best green roof project in Scandinavia by the Scandinavian Green Roof Association! But there is a reason why Scandinavians like these green roofs so much... They are not only a beautiful feature for a house, but they also offer numerous social, environmental and financial benefits. They absorb rainwater, reduce winter heating costs, reduce summer air-conditioning costs, provide insulation, and are long lasting - just to name a few.

Keep on scrolling to take a look at Bored Panda's compiled list of the most unique and beautiful living roofs in Scandinavia.

#1

Hofskirkja, Iceland

Hofskirkja, Iceland

Menno Schaefer Report

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wasn't the roof that caught my eye, it was the moguls for a lawn. Must need a goat for trimming that.

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Vatnajökull Nationalpark, Iceland

Vatnajökull Nationalpark, Iceland

Tanja Le Report

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#5

Renndølsetra, Norway

Renndølsetra, Norway

reddit Report

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Saksun Village, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

Saksun Village, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

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#8

Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Andrea Izzotti Report

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like I can pet these houses and they'd show me affection if I did that.

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#11

Kvednafossen Waterfall, Norway

Kvednafossen Waterfall, Norway

Lars Neumann Report

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Island Of Streymoy, Saksun, Faroe Islands

Island Of Streymoy, Saksun, Faroe Islands

Nick Fox Report

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#16

Rogaland, Gullingen, Norway

Rogaland, Gullingen, Norway

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Norway

Norway

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's no paths, and no windows - which leads me to believe they aren't inhabited

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Norway

Norway

Slemulv Report

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#21

Iceland

Iceland

Nick Potter Report

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Norway

Norway

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Saksun Church, Faroe Islands

Saksun Church, Faroe Islands

Nick Fox Report

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Skálholt, Iceland

Skálholt, Iceland

Karen Tipper Report

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Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

Samy Berkani Report

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Mykines Village, Faroe Islands

Mykines Village, Faroe Islands

Max Rewinski Report

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