Vernacular architecture in Norway

Vernacular architecture in Norway[1] covers about 4,000 years of archeological, literary, and preserved structures.

Within the history of Norwegian architecture, vernacular traditions form a distinct and pervasive influence that persists to this day.

Over time, the buildings became more elaborate, notably with internal pillars and increasingly sophisticated structural practices.

Large farms took the form of small communities, with several buildings, including a hall of assembly.

Stave construction lent itself well to building the earlier large, multipurpose houses.