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Olav Selvaag

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Norwegian engineer and residential contractor (1912-2002)

NorwayScientistsLived 1912 to 2002 · aged 89
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Olav Selvaag was a Norwegian engineer and residential contractor, known for his innovative approach to designing and building affordable housing during the later half of the twentieth century.

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The "Ekeberg House," Selvaag's prototypeThe "Ekeberg House," Selvaag's prototype

Awards 3

1986Medal of St. Hallvard
1983Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
1958Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎

Connected to Olav 6

Anna SethneAlso won Medal of St. HallvardMentz SchulerudAlso won Medal of St. HallvardErik Sture LarreAlso won Medal of St. HallvardGösta ÅberghAlso won Medal of St. HallvardArthur NordlieAlso won Medal of St. HallvardJakob VaageAlso won Medal of St. Hallvard

About this person

Olav Selvaag was a Norwegian engineer and residential contractor, known for his innovative approach to designing and building affordable housing during the later half of the twentieth century. He was largely responsible for the post-World War II development of the neighborhoods Veitvet and Vestli at Groruddalen and Rykkinn at Bærum in Oslo, Norway.

Country
Norway
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2002 · aged 89
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5 languages

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