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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Hofskirkja, Iceland
Thjorsardalur, Iceland
Skalholt, Iceland
Vatnajökull Nationalpark, Iceland
Renndølsetra, Norway
Norway
Saksun Village, Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Church Of Funningur, Faroe Islands
Mikladalur, Faroe Islands
Kvednafossen Waterfall, Norway
Geiranger, Norway
Island Of Streymoy, Saksun, Faroe Islands
Jølster, Norway
Hellissandur , Iceland
Rogaland, Gullingen, Norway
Skjolden, Norway
Norway
There's no paths, and no windows - which leads me to believe they aren't inhabited
Glaumbaer, Iceland
Norway
Seems to me that when the snow melts, you're house is now a houseboat.
Iceland
I have no idea why this only got 19 points I think it is very sharp looking.
Norway
Olden, Norway
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Saksun Church, Faroe Islands
Skálholt, Iceland
Skaftafell National Park, Iceland
Norway
Mykines Village, Faroe Islands
Norway
Faroe Islands and Iceland are not part of Scandinavia. Scandinavia comprises Denmark and the two countries of the Scandinavian peninsula, notably Sweden and Norway.
Faroe Islands and Iceland are not part of Scandinavia. Scandinavia comprises Denmark and the two countries of the Scandinavian peninsula, notably Sweden and Norway.