# Grass Covered Houses Turf-Covered Homes in Norway Are in Harmony With Nature By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turf-covered-homes References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-turf-covered-houses-of-norway.html) With cities all over the world making changes to go green, much can be learned and valued from the turf-covered homes in Norway. These homes were made in an effort to live in complete harmony with nature as opposed to conquering it. Because the turf-covered homes' main element was [birch bark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta-school) (a type of wood that is strong, water resistant, easy to strip off a tree and abundant throughout the country), the rooftops themselves were quite durable and extremely eco-friendly. Individuals within the [Norwegian area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chr-tomters-veg) still to this day live in turf-covered homes. Now *that’s* being eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Architecture:** Create more eco-friendly and sustainable buildings through the use of natural materials, like the birch bark used for turf-covered homes in Norway. - **Biophilic Design:** Design buildings that connect people with nature and promote well-being, as demonstrated by turf-covered homes in Norway. - **Sustainable Living:** Encourage people to adopt more sustainable lifestyles by living in homes that are in harmony with nature, like the turf-covered homes in Norway. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Create innovative designs and use different building materials that are more eco-friendly and sustainable. - **Construction:** Find new ways to build homes and buildings that are in harmony with nature, like the turf-covered homes in Norway. - **Real Estate:** Invest in properties that offer sustainable and eco-friendly living solutions, such as turf-covered homes in Norway, as a way to attract environmentally-conscious homebuyers and renters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suspended Off-Grid Treetop Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-dokka.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Slate-Clad Prefab Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday.md) - [Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltviga-house.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Green Roof Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal.md) - [Tar-Coated Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-tjurpannan.md)