Create designs for an interactive experience that communicates the history and significance of Iceland’s traditional turf houses.
Overview
Icelandic turf houses are timber structures with turf walls and turf as a cover for the roof. Turf houses have been constructed since Iceland was settled in the 9th century. Turf houses were the product of a difficult climate, offering superior insulation compared to buildings solely made of wood or stone, and the relative difficulty in obtaining other construction materials in sufficient quantities.
Brief
Create designs for an interactive experience that communicates the history and significance of Iceland’s traditional turf houses. Develop solutions that attract visitors to the site and celebrate this under appreciated part of Iceland’s settlement and history. Work in teams to develop the content and quickly rendered design solutions.
Process
Phase 1: Research and Design Analysis (Absorb)
Phase 2: Concept and Design Proposal (Ideate)
Phase 3: Detailed Design Solutions (Develop)
Phase 4: Design Documentation and Intent (Present)
Course: Design in Europe program, 2024
Community Collaborator: National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik
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