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Turf roof of a house in Glaumbær, Iceland. The common Icelandic turf house would have a large foundation made of flat stones; upon this was built a wooden frame which would hold the load of the turf. The turf would then be fitted around the frame in blocks often with a second layer, or in the more fashionable herringbone style.
This list of house styles lists styles of vernacular architecture – i.e., outside any academic tradition – used in the design of houses. African
The foremost sources of inspiration for the Dragestil style were the Viking and medieval art and architecture of Scandinavia. It had roots in the preservation of stave churches and the recent excavation of historic relics such as the Tune, Gokstad and Oseberg ships.
Scandinavian design; Sod roof; Stave church; W. Whittlesey House (Albuquerque, New Mexico) This page was last edited on 16 December 2024, at 21:38 (UTC) ...
Scandinavian serpent designs are carved into the wood above the door and windows facing the lake and above the door facing the courtyard. The walls of the east wing were built to resemble those of Olavinlinna , a stone castle built in 1015 AD, and use light color mortar with dark colored stones.
The architecture of Norway has evolved in response to changing economic conditions, technological advances, demographic fluctuations and cultural shifts. While outside architectural influences are apparent in much of Norwegian architecture, they have often been adapted to meet Norwegian climatic conditions, including: harsh winters, high winds and, in coastal areas, salt spray.
The exterior turf walls were lined internally with a wooden frame, which was then paneled, with the roof resting on two rows of pillars dividing the internal space. The main room of the house was known as the skáli , consisting of a central open hearth and two raised platforms, known as set .
The homes usually feature a rectangular floor plan. Exterior is usually brick or stucco with symmetrically placed exterior components. [3] [2] The design of doors is rectangular with an arched opening. The French provincial homes are two stories tall. [4] The original modest designs ranged from modest farmhouses to wealthy aristocrat country ...