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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.
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#1
Hofskirkja, Iceland
get in 9 years ago
It wasn't the roof that caught my eye, it was the moguls for a lawn. Must need a goat for trimming that.
Siw Connie 5 years ago
That is not correct! Iceland and Faroe Islands are NOT a part of Scandinavia but part of the Nordic countries. Only Norway, Sweden and Denmark are the Scandinavian countries.
Evelyn Pantel 9 years ago
Looks like Irish Moss. Or at least some type of moss. I planted Irish Moss and it looked a great deal like this.
David Bleeker 8 years ago
Just a small detail: This is Iceland not (never been) a part of Scandinavia!
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#2
Thjorsardalur, Iceland
Agnes Auxiliatrix 9 years ago
I was going to say that it looked like fluffy dog hair, but I can kiss that imagery goodbye XD
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#3
Skalholt, Iceland
#4
Vatnajökull Nationalpark, Iceland
#5
Renndølsetra, Norway
Jennie Guthrie 9 years ago
I simply can't imagine living that close to something that majestic and magnificent. Awesome.
#6
Norway
maryhadalittlelamb 9 years ago
wouldn't the roots of the trees growing out from the ceiling?
Load More Replies... Lyn Limpert 8 years ago
There is a lot of roots there. They are the only thing holding that structure together.
Heand Silvestri 9 years ago
They will not have to purchase 5 Christmas trees. They are covered until 2020.
Mike Williamson 2 years ago
Wikipedia shows this one in the sod roof article. The trees indicate it's probably abandoned, and are likely to destroy it.
Sophia Sutton 7 years ago
Wow, that's wild....where do the tree roots grow? All that weight is probably not a good thing.
#7
Saksun Village, Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Kwihui Halliday 8 years ago
The more we're advancing, the more that the people want to turn back, it seems. However, many also don't wish to entirely forego modern hyfacs(hygiene facility) either. I'm on.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan 9 years ago
This is absolutely a paradise.Wanna live here with the one I love.
#8
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Daria B 9 years ago
I feel like I can pet these houses and they'd show me affection if I did that.
Kwihui Halliday 8 years ago
These roofs have a protective barriers, right? It must, otherwise it'd rot I think.
Janet Murphy 9 years ago
This calls me to travel. I like the little birds hanging from the roof line. I'm in - they have a tv antenna!
Petko Slavov 9 years ago
I was there. It fills like you are in a fairytale. Torshavn is a place you can not compare with any other on the face of Earth.
Petko Slavov 9 years ago
Was there! Torshavn is a place you can not compare with any other on the face of Earth.
#9
Church Of Funningur, Faroe Islands
Lyn Limpert 8 years ago
What happen when a storm blows in? Looks like the building is inches away from the water!
#10
Mikladalur, Faroe Islands
#11
Kvednafossen Waterfall, Norway
Liz Feeser-Regan 8 years ago
Not sure about living in this although would be beautiful sitting out on the porch.
#12
Geiranger, Norway
#13
Island Of Streymoy, Saksun, Faroe Islands
#14
Jølster, Norway
#16
Rogaland, Gullingen, Norway
Aegon VI Targaryen 9 years ago
i like this one. the dark and mist give a beautifully eerie look.
#17
Skjolden, Norway
#18
Norway
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
There's no paths, and no windows - which leads me to believe they aren't inhabited
#19
Glaumbaer, Iceland
Tobias Ohmann 9 years ago
It is actually a museum and everyone can go inside. It is not just one house but several ones connected to each other, each "room" with a different function. This is a classical old icelandic farm, the part you see on this picture is the largest part and the main living area for the inhabitants. If you google the name (Glaumbaer) you will find pictures of how fascinating it looks inside :)
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#20
Norway
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
Seems to me that when the snow melts, you're house is now a houseboat.
#21
Iceland
Liz Feeser-Regan 8 years ago
I have no idea why this only got 19 points I think it is very sharp looking.
Reist Mummau 3 years ago
I agree, this #21 should have rated in the top five, very sharp indeed. Makes me want to pay a visit!
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#24
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Charnae Williams 1 year ago
Oooohhhh...I LOVE this shot. It is a perfect expression of one of my characters moods. Muah
#25
Saksun Church, Faroe Islands
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David Lewis 9 years ago
Scandinavia is the name of the peninsula consisting of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It would be geographically incorrect to include Iceland, Finland, and Faroe Islands, even. The name of this should be Nordic Houses :)
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Kenneth Johansson 9 years ago
Faroe Islands and Iceland are not part of Scandinavia. Scandinavia comprises Denmark and the two countries of the Scandinavian peninsula, notably Sweden and Norway.
David Lewis 9 years ago
Scandinavia is the name of the peninsula consisting of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It would be geographically incorrect to include Iceland, Finland, and Faroe Islands, even. The name of this should be Nordic Houses :)
Load More Replies... Kenneth Johansson 9 years ago
Faroe Islands and Iceland are not part of Scandinavia. Scandinavia comprises Denmark and the two countries of the Scandinavian peninsula, notably Sweden and Norway.
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