/fa/ - Fashion

>>9282772
Those two are definitely at the core of design principles. As they say form follows function. The first Norwegian shelters were made completely of sod and offered innumerable health problems, but kept the occupants mostly warm and dry. The sod was everywhere, so it was natural to use it as a building material. When woodworking and carpentry skills grew, the great forests of Norway were used for housebuilding.

Farm buildings were arranged in squares around courtyards to provide safety from beasts and nature while promoting a close knit family relationship. So much of the Norwegian year was spent in either cold or darkness, which necessitated the design of energy efficient houses and cozy easily heatable spaces. I could go on, but I think what I've said is a good base and there are plenty of books written on the subject.

>>9282773
That's another fascinating challenge that's arising in these modern times. People are not taking the time to learn about and respect their own cultural heritage, so many important landmarks, crafts, languages, and ideas are being lost. It takes outsiders' interest in the unique facets of a culture to promote preservation. Tourism and the work of a few dedicated scholars are all that bridge modern society with cultural history.

I'm American but I have a strong interest in Scandinavian legends, architecture, and life probably owing to my Swedish ancestry.