grass roofs

Straw-topped dwelling shelters

Grass roofs are roofing systems covered with living vegetation, typically grasses or sedges growing in a layer of soil.

Traditional in Scandinavian countries, they provide insulation and blend structures into the landscape.

The term overlaps with sod roofs and the broader category of green roofs, though green roofs may use other plants: The cabin had a grass roof that bloomed with wildflowers in summer.

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cottage · rustic · old country · sod · turf · weaving · insulation · traditional · eaves · pitch · bundles · weathered · moss · nesting · cozy · farmhouse · Viking · Irish

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Lightweight metallic building tops

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grass roofsgeodesic domes

Spherical lattice structures

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G