The Perlan in Reykjavík.

The architecture of Iceland draws from Scandinavian influences and, traditionally, was influenced by the lack of native trees on the island. As a result, grass- and turf-covered houses were developed. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2844x1716, 335 KB) Description: Perlan viewed from Reykjavík Airport. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2844x1716, 335 KB) Description: Perlan viewed from Reykjavík Airport. ... Perlan is a building in Reykjavík, Iceland. ... Location in Iceland Coordinates: , Constituency Reykjavík North Reykjavík South Government  - Mayor (Borgarstjóri) Vilhjálmur Þ. Vilhjálmsson Area  - City 274. ... Scandinavia is a historical and geographical region centered on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe which includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. ... Look up native in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ... For other uses, see Grass (disambiguation). ... Turf may refer to Sod, the surface layer of ground consisting of a matt of grass and grass roots, sometimes used as a construction material AstroTurf, or any variety of artificial turf made to resemble grass A colloquialism for the world of horse-racing Slang for territory claimed by a...

History

Grasshouses

Main article: Icelandic turf houses

Glaumbær, a later grasshouse.

The original grasshouses constructed by the original settlers of Iceland were based on Viking longhouses. The main room of the house was known as the skáli, comprising of a central hearth and two raised platforms, known as set. Some houses may have included an additional living space, the stofa. This layout also incorporated a pantry and lavatory^[1]. Over the years, the layout became more compartmentalised, eventually to include a baðstofa (a heated sauna room). In response to the colder Icelandic climate, the sleeping area was eventually moved into the baðstofa^[1]. In around 1791, a gable-fronted design was proposed by Guðlaugur Sveinsson^[1], which became widespread in the south of Iceland where the climate is warmer. Grasshouses are no longer constructed in Iceland, the few remaining examples are generally open to public. The Icelandic turf house was the product of a difficult climate and, most importantly, a lack of timber suitable for major constructions. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 272 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (Uploaded using CommonsHelper or PushForCommons) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 272 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (Uploaded using CommonsHelper or PushForCommons) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... // The First Explorers/Settlers Irish monks Medieval monk The first written source to mention the existence of the Iceland is a book by the Irish monk Dicuil, De mensura orbis terrae, which dates back to 825. ... For other uses, see Viking (disambiguation). ... In archaeology and anthropology, a long house or longhouse is a type of long, narrow single room building built by peoples in various parts of the world including Asia, Europe and North America. ... In common historic and modern usage, a hearth (Har-th) is a brick- or stone-lined fireplace or oven used for cooking and/or heating. ... The word platform is used in several different contexts including various topics: In rail transport, a railway platform is an area at a train station to alight from/embark on trains or trams. ... A pantry is a room in a domestic house used for food storage. ... Flush toilet A toilet is a plumbing fixture devised for the disposal of bodily wastes, including urine, feces, methane, semen and vomit. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The House of the Seven Gables, Salem, Massachusetts, showing four gables in this view. ...

Style

The architecture of Iceland is mainly low rise. Houses and smaller municipal buildings are wood-framed, which are then clad with wooden planks or corrugated metal. They are then painted in traditional bright colours^[2]. For other uses, see Wood (disambiguation). ... Look up Plank in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Color is an important part of the visual arts. ...

References

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See also

• Architecture of Norway

Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... Stabbur in Setesdal, about 1890 The architecture of Norway has evolved significantly over several thousand years in response to changing economic conditions, technology, and demographics, but maintains many common characteristics. ...

Notable buildings

• Hallgrímskirkja
• Perlan
• Supreme Court of Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja The Hallgrímskirkja (literally, the church of Hallgrímur) is a church in Reykjavík, Iceland. ... Perlan is a building in Reykjavík, Iceland. ... The Supreme Court of Iceland (Hæstiréttur Íslands) holds the highest judicial power in Iceland. ...

External links

• Icelandic Architecture