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Get a quoteThe History of Icelandic Design Gerdur Kristjansdottir founded Icelandic Design in 1984 in Boulder, Colorado. Originally from Iceland, Gerdur began the business of designing beautifully
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Get a quoteUtilizing charred wooden shingles and compressed earth blocks, the design fosters a central courtyard that enhances environmental comfort while providing a flexible living space suited for
Get a quoteDesigned for the extreme weather conditions of the Skagafjörður Fjord, the Hof House relies on passive solar design, geothermal heating, and some pretty hefty concrete walls.
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Get a quoteRemote Icelandic locations rarely allow connection to the energy grid, and this building embraces that challenge. The house relies solely on renewable and naturally
Get a quoteThe courtyard as a passive solar system was developed mainly in response to climatic requirements. Poor or inappropriate design may create challenges for controlling temperature,
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