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This is one of the traditional turf homes at
Árbær Open-Air
Museum in Iceland. The museum
has about 20 homes giving a taste of Iceland's architectural
history. Turf homes provide good insulation compared to
buildings only made from wood or stone, but more to the point
turf is something Iceland has in abundance. The homes have a
large foundation made of stone with a wooden frame to hold one
or two stacks of turf. The gable [or gaflar] of the home is
timber with a double door to keep out the Icelandic winters.
This home is a late 18th century example called a burstabær.
You can get a taste of the Icelandic culture in the short
video (right) about the museum.
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