It’s Always Play Time at Henning Larsen’s Beautiful Green-Roofed Day Care Center in Denmark

Every day is a perfect day to play, dance, and learn at <a href="http://www.henninglarsen.com/projects/0800-0899/0802-boernehaven-bernts-have.aspx">Henning Larsen's</a> beautiful turf-roofed Bernts Have day care center in Denmark. Its tall windows usher in tons of light while a special climate zone allows children to play outside without gloves on despite frigid winters. An <a href="http://inhabitat.com/worlds-largest-integrated-photovoltaic-bipv-project-online/">integrated energy project</a> that keeps energy consumption to the barest minimum, this 1,350 square meter day care center is wedged discreetly into the side of a hill and even features a small herb and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/5-tips-on-how-to-start-a-family-vegetable-garden-this-spring/">vegetable garden</a> for the children.

The building's green roof melds into the surrounding countryside.

The long day center center in Denmark is tucked discreetly into the side of the hill.

The green roof keeps the building cool in summer and warm in winter.

The tall windows allow plenty of daylighting.

A special climate zone ensures energy efficiency and that children can play without gloves during the cold winter months.

Everything about the design ensures that children have plenty of fun interaction with nature.

This incredible day care center ensures that kids start out their lives on the right, green step!