Green Roof

You´ll find information about green roofs in Iceland here on the Green Map.

The description for this icon is as follows: 
Green roofs can be seen in many countries on both urban skyscrapers and on rural homes. In Iceland green roofs are part of the building heritage belonging to the era of turfhouses. Green roofs help cool and clean the air, provide fireproofing and recycle rainwater. Ideally used for publically-accessible roofs (or tours) or sites that can be seen by the public from the street or neighbouring buildings.

See more about green roofs in Iceland here on the Green Map in the category „Green Roof".

Graphic: The icon for the Green Map® System category “Green Roof“.