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The largest stave church of all time is probably not Norwegian

Were they still prefabricated in Norway?

Architecture affects our health, according to researchers

Buildings and urban spaces are more important for our well-being than we might be aware of.

Why were some churches built in stone and others in wood?

Even though they could afford to build in stone, some still opted for wood.

Before glass windows, people had windows made from cow stomachs

What did people do to bring daylight into their homes before glass windows became common in the 18th century?

Norway’s wooden stave churches are a demanding heritage to maintain

Only 28 of Norway’s unique stave churches remain. Maintaining them presents challenges.

Do birds like modern architecture?

Birds need hiding places, and some like to build nests in our buildings. So how are birds dealing with all the flat roofs and clean lines in modern construction?

Cities will die if cars dominate

Cities continue to be planned with little comprehension or care for what makes them vibrant and attractive, says a renowned Danish architect.

High-rise housing blocks – from bright vision to concrete hell

Opinions about suburban housing complexes have changed radically in the past 40 years.

Apps open new urban dimensions

Architecture is more than building design. The project YoUrban uses digital technology to reveal layer upon layer of action, interaction and future visions.

Is Oslo in danger of zombie urbanism?

Plans for new urban development in Norway's capital are a cliché of what a city should be, says Oslo architect and researcher Jonny Aspen. He fears the result could be urban areas that are empty of life.

Wood poised to scrape the sky

How about living in an eight-storey wooden house? A maxi version of plywood makes it possible. But is wood more idyllic than concrete?

Nordic tower power

Tourists may find them picturesque, but Nordic capital cities, with their historic low skylines, face an economic challenge: how to attract business and accommodate population growth without ruining the skyline with ‘vertical sprawl’.

The buildings that tell us who we are

Abandoned school houses receive little attention from central cultural heritage authorities. But for local people the modest buildings represent identity and roots.

Culture Building for the public

Some municipal culture buildings find it a chore to attract the public. But one cannot expect a culture building to create culture, asserts an urban development researcher.