Olav Selvaag

Norwegian engineer and residential contractor (1912–2002)

Olav Selvaag (17 December 1912 – 14 January 2002) 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.²

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Born Dec 17, 1912, died Jan 14, 2002.¹