Grass Roofs in Norway

Not all environment
solutions involve modern technology or new ideas. Grass roofs on houses
in Norway are one such case. Translated literally, torvtak is “turf
roof.” For hundreds of years turf roofs have been popular in Norway. 
More images after the break...

No two turf roofs are the same. Some are bright green and
almost velvety. Others are golden and look like they’re growing wheat or
oats. A number of turf roofs have flowers mixed in with the grass, and a
few have small trees.

The advantages of turf roofs are many. They are very heavy, so
they help to stabilize the house; they provide good insulation; and
they are long-lasting. Special skills and materials are required to
prepare the roof for the turf topping.

Turf roofs in Norway are a tradition and you will see them
everywhere. This is not some new architectural trend in London or New
York!

Here is a link to some
photos of the more recent, trendy green roofs. Meanwhile, in the UK the
government would like to see more people go for grass roofs and suggest
such a move could cut their tax bill.