Almost anyone can build a small timber house but there are certain things that you need to know before you build. Some things you need to know are the materials, what you will need to use, and the cost.
Graenavatn
Graenavatn is a small lake located in the southern Icelandic town of Seltun. Aside from being a cool town, it is a great jumping off point for many day trips to the surrounding fjords and other flora and fauna. The small town boasts a handful of hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts.
The city boasts an impressive collection of geothermal hotspots. During the summer months the geothermal temperatures reach a high of 80 degrees. The most notable of the geothermal hotspots is the crater containing Graenavatn, which is the largest of its kind in the country. As the name suggests, it is fed by underground geothermal energy. The lake’s turquoise water is augmented by crystals that absorb the sun’s rays. The lake is also home to a number of fish. In addition to the fish, visitors can view a series of old photographs of Graenavatn. The town is also home to the Graenavatn museum, which houses the artifacts of the geothermal hotspot. The museum features a series of interesting geological and historical exhibits.
The city is home to a few aforementioned marvels, but there are also numerous museums, art galleries, museums, parks and other attractions, including the town’s quaint harbor, the fjords and flora and fauna of a bygone era. The city has many small hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts to suit all budgets. For the more adventurous, the town also boasts a handful of luxury boutique hotels. The opulent enclave is also home to one of the country’s most exclusive golf clubs, the PGA Tour Iceland. Besides the club, the city also boasts one of Iceland’s most unique hotels, the Timber Lodge. The hotel’s opulent amenities include a spa, fitness center, and an excellent restaurant.
Eshtiyaghi’s Slope House
Architect Milad Eshtiyaghi has been designing breathtaking buildings all over the world. He is also an avid 3D visualizer. His latest 3D visualization showcases an angular timber cabin in the rainforests of Brazil.
The Slope House ostrava is a bit of a jack of all trades. It is composed of a timber A-frame cabin with a triangular frame and a truss system to hold it all together. It’s a small home on stilts but it does a good job of protecting its surroundings. A truss system also minimizes the impact of the home on the natural landscape. The Slope House also features the trifecta: a bedroom, a small kitchen, and an open-air dining area. The home is a cinch to access thanks to an elevator.
Milad Eshtiyaghi also has a lesser known accomplishment: he designed a skylight apartment. The roof of the building is sloping but the occupants of the building can take in the view from the sky. A few of the most impressive features include a large skylight, a sky-lit bathroom, and a surprisingly large living area. The occupants also get to see the sun rise and set in the morning and set in the evening.
Milad Eshtiyaghi has built several houses in the air. His latest, the Slope House, is a modern take on the traditional A-frame cabin with a bohemian twist. The home features a sloping roof, airflow between levels, and an elevator to get you up to the roof. The roof is also equipped with a skylight. Aside from the sloping roof, the occupants are greeted by two trees on either side of the front door. The best part is that the trees aren’t too tall.
Tyrfingsstadir
During the summer season, the National Museum of Iceland will open the doors to Tyrfingsstadir small timber house for two days. This will allow guests to see the restoration work that is currently taking place.
The farm is located in the Kjalki area, on the boundary of the Jokulsa and Skagafjordur highlands. Tyrfingsstadir’s historic buildings are constructed from timber and turf.
Tyrfingsstadir’s turf farm houses were built in the 19th century. The walls of the houses are made of timber, while the roofs are covered with turf. The houses were also fitted with heating in the form of coal burning stoves.
The farm is now a part of the National Museum of Iceland’s Historic Buildings Collection. The farm has undergone a substantial restoration, and the farm has been used to learn more about turfhouse construction in the past.
Tyrfingsstadir is one of the few turf houses left standing in East Iceland. This is due to the fact that timber is very scarce in this area. The main source of timber was driftwood. Imported timber was reserved for wealthy families.
The houses were also built with rock foundations. The walls of the peat buildings were slightly sloped inwards to make them more insulating. The walls were made of timber planks and supported by posts on the sides. The entrance was placed on the longitudinal side of the house.
Tyrfingsstadir is also home to the Traditional Crafts School, which is a collaboration between the Skagafjordur Heritage Museum and Holar University. The school teaches courses in traditional Icelandic building techniques.
The Turf House Tradition is one of Iceland’s most popular attractions. It is also a potential candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Nupsstadur
Located in Southern Iceland, Nupsstadur is a turf farmstead. It is located on the ring road and is about 20 miles from Kirkjubaejarklaustur. This is a rare pioneer farm that has survived in Iceland. The farmstead has 15 houses, a cow-shed, engine house, hearth kitchen, smithy and storage.
The farm is in a beautiful setting, on a plateau at the base of a mountain. The farm is open to the public during summer. The farmstead includes many turf huts. During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the same family lived in the farm. They served as guides to travelers and worked as agricultural farmers. They were a strong family of chieftains in the Free State era.
The houses at Nupsstadur were built from the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the houses have gables made of timber and corrugated iron under a turf roof. There are some houses that have a triple ridge beam construction. There are also houses with a timber frame with a corrugated iron roof.
The Nupsstadur Church was built before 1200. It is situated in the vicinity of the largest glacier in Europe. It was re-consecrated in 1961 and is now privately owned. The chapel is open to the public for services on occasion. It is a historic building and is part of the National Museum’s Historic Buildings Collection. It has been in the museum’s care since 1930.
The chapel is the first building that came into the Museum’s care. The National Museum has carried out necessary repairs. The chapel was originally built in the early Christian times. It has an impressive environment and is situated near the majestic mountain of Lomagnupur.
The farmstead includes several turf houses and other farm buildings, some of which have been restored and repaired. In addition to these, there are many ruins of barns and houses, as well as a waterfall. Nupsstadur has a great deal of aesthetic value and remains a cultural landscape.