Green-Roofed Moldegaard Cabin Stands Strong in Hurricane-force Nordic Winds

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Oslo-based Nordic Office of Architecture had to take extreme weather conditions into account when designing the Moldegaard Cabin. Located in Tyin, Norway, this beautiful private home stands against hurricane-strength winds and five-meter-high snow with

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Oslo-based Nordic Office of Architecture had to take extreme weather conditions into account when designing the Moldegaard Cabin. Located in Tyin, Norway, this beautiful private home stands against hurricane-strength winds and five-meter-high snow piles. Constructed with local wood and stone, it's topped by a resilient green roof that adds a touch of air purification, as well as extra warmth during brutal Nordic winters.

Thanks to its inclination and luscious green roof, this beautiful cabin in the mountains appears to disappear in both winter and summer.

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Thanks to its inclination and luscious green roof, this beautiful cabin in the mountains appears to disappear in both winter and summer.

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It is constructed to be durable in the face of strong winds and big masses of snow during the coldest months.

L-shaped and built to hug the slope, the cabin's entrance and outdoor spaces are shielded from winds blowing in two directions.

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L-shaped and built to hug the slope, the cabin's entrance and outdoor spaces are shielded from winds blowing in two directions.

Measuring 1700 square feet, the cabin was built from combination of local stone and oiled Norwegian pine.

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Measuring 1700 square feet, the cabin was built from combination of local stone and oiled Norwegian pine.

The cabin's many windows frame the most astonishing views and let the sun shine in every corner.

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The cabin's many windows frame the most astonishing views and let the sun shine in every corner.

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Located 3,600 feet above sea level, the Moldegaard Cabin boasts fantastic views of a nearby lake and mountains.

Green-Roofed Moldegaard Cabin Stands Strong in Hurricane-force Nordic Winds

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