Turf Houses by Francesco Amorosino

Turf houses are typical of many Nordic countries, including the Faroe Islands where this series was photographed. They have special roofs covered with grass to isolate them from the bad weather, which can make them seem like gnomes’ houses, sprouting from the ground. Although most modern houses tend to prefer other types of roofing materials, turf roofs are still used today and there is a rekindled interest due to their ecological approach to thermal isolation. As the Faroe Islands don’t have any trees, these grass houses feel integrated into the landscape.