The first inhabitants of Iceland built their homes from the material that was closest at hand: the earth itself. In the early 20th century, more than half the Icelandic population were still living in turf houses, and a few dozen such buildings remain standing today. Icelanders were not the only northern nation, however, who built their homes of turf and rock: in the North Atlantic region, people were living in earth structures as recently as the early 20th century, although no trace of them remains today except in Iceland. The Icelandic turf house is a remarkable phenomenon in world architectural history. It is part of international cultural heritage, and one of Iceland’s most important contributions to global culture.
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- Historical Use of Turf Houses in Iceland: In the early 20th century, over half of Iceland’s population lived in turf houses, reflecting a traditional building practice using locally available earth materials.
What materials were traditionally used to build Icelandic homes in the early 20th century?
In the early 20th century, Icelandic homes were primarily built from locally available earth materials, particularly turf, which was used to construct turf houses.
