Reduce tree damage If a treehouse is designed poorly it is easy to cause damage to the tree, but by following some simple guidelines you can minimise damage as much as possible. It is impossible to cause no damage at all, but trees have evolved several techniques to tolerate damage and remain healthy. As trees are living organisms, they differ from familiar building materials in the following four ways. They can be infected by bacteria and viruses, causing loss of branches or death to the whole tree They slowly grow larger over time, increasing the diameter of their trunk every year They use a process called compartmentalisation to isolate damaged or infected areas They will compensate for a changed weight distribution Infections Airborne or insect-borne bacteria and fungi can infect a tree, causing localised rot and death and in some cases gradual or sudden death of the tree, eg Dutch elm disease and sudden oak death. Cutting the trunk or branches Nails and screws Bolts Slings, ropes and cable Growth over time
How to 2 Steps Part 1 Preparing to Build Your Treehouse <img alt="Image titled Build a Treehouse Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn" onload="WH.performance.clearMarks('image1_rendered'); WH.performance.mark('image1_rendered');">1Choose the right tree. The health of the tree you select is absolutely crucial for building a foundation for your treehouse. <img alt="Image titled Build a Treehouse Step 4" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">4Talk to your insurance agent. Part 2 Making a Detailed Plan Part 3 Building and Securing a Platform Part 4 Laying the Deck and Railing Part 5 Finishing Up Community Q&A Add New Question How about lightning protection? Unanswered Questions Ask a Question Answer Questions Tips Warnings
A field guide We finished Irena's version 2.0 tree house this weekend. The kids and I have been working on it for 3 weekends, and this is as far as it's going to go this round. Along the way I came across several tree house videos that I would like to share (and store here) in case we ever go to version 3.0. Which is doubtful, because the "next level" in tree house architecture seems to get a lot more expensive and probably requires permits. Here is one amazing tree house from Wisconsin: A multi-level, multi-tree tree house with rope bridge and zip line: Another zip line: But this is the ultimate zipline, in Laos: A handicap-accessible tree house: This one deserves mention because this is the classic tree house, designed and built by a kid, apparently on his own, apparently out of scrap lumber scavenged from construction sites: Want to build your own tree house? This seems like cheating, but it is a nice-looking house: These are tree homes, really, rather than tree houses: Tree House Living (For Adults)
Have fun Treehouses are fantastically exciting places for children to play. They conjure up Just William like images of muddy boots, scraped knees, and shining happy faces of kids having countless adventures outdoors in the fresh air. However, the prospect of putting together your own treehouse can be quite daunting. But the rewards are well worth the effort, especially if you involve your child in the process. Building things together can be a real learning and bonding experience for you and your son or daughter, and it can create memories you’ll both treasure for a long time to come. A home made treehouse that your kids had a hand in creating will also hold far more value to them than a costly Wendy house that just appears one day in the back garden. Here’s my quick guide to building your own treehouse. Location, location, location The biggest challenge of building a treehouse is finding the right place to put it. Construction There are as many ways of building a tree house as there are trees.
Guide 2 Whether it is for the children in ones life or simply an exercise in creative construction, building a tree house can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned do it yourselfer. The good news is that once some initial decisions are made, the remainder of the project is usually a snap. First and foremost is the choosing of the right tree, or trees. Once the location of the tree house has been determined, it can be a good idea to do some close up inspections for where the main floor supports are going to be installed. Other considerations for the choice in where to build deal with whether or not the building of the tree house should allow for unobstructed, natural growth of the tree, as well as providing some leeway for wind flow and overly breezy conditions which may prevail from time to time. Often times there are some architectural choices required when a tree presents limbs and large branches which the home owner would rather leave in place.
How to A treehouse is a place where you can give free rein to your individual creativity. But while there may be almost as many types of treehouses as there are types of trees, some general principles do apply when it comes to building a treehouse. (For creative examples of custom treehouses, see Treehouse Living: 4 Custom, Eco-friendly Options.) Before you begin your treehouse plans, check with your local planning authorities about whether there are any restrictions on building treehouses. Safety is vital during construction. First Steps First, you need to choose a tree and decide on a position within it for your treehouse. Consider whether you want your treehouse to be hidden or visible, and make sure it will not disturb other people. Choose a mature, healthy tree with no special protection orders on it that may affect pruning. Every tree is different, so let the tree be your guide. Building a Platform Floors and Roofs Once the platform is secure, you need to add the floor. Windows and Doors
Solceller på taket ska täcka hela energibehovet - Byggahus.se Gunnar Tjernberg framför huset i Vellinge.Foto: Lars Bärtås Efter en veckas installationsarbete är solcellsanläggningen på plats och färdig att kopplas in på nätet. Anläggningen består av 57 seriekopplade moduler som täcker hela villatakets sida i söderläge. Modulerna når en sammanlagd toppeffekt på 16,5 kilowatt (kW) och beräknas ge en årlig elproduktion på 15 000-16 000 kilowattimmar (kWh). – De senaste åren har hushållets elförbrukning uppgått till knappt 12 000 kWh, inklusive värme, varmvatten och hushållsel. Det optimala solläget, i kombination med den stora takytan, gav motiv till att satsa på en rejäl solcellsanläggning. – Det hade sett konstigt ut att lämna kvar en liten yta med takpannor, enbart för att matcha modulernas effekt med energibehovet. Säljer överskottet Gunnar räknar med att anläggningen kommer att leverera ett stort överskott under sommarhalvåret. Hitta rätt leverantör Gunnar berättar att han redan för två år sedan beslutade sig för att bli egen elproducent.
Tree Houses! From the past into the future... Tree Houses! From the past into the future... In the future, will we give back the land to native plants and animals and live up in the trees? Hovering aircraft are available now, we just need to wait for the clean energy versions. The Treehouse Book by Peter Nelson via netnotables.com Blue Forest Treehouses in the UK - See their website for more gorgeous, highly ambitious designs. blueforest.com Second home among the Pines... Cedar Spire By the TreeHouse Co, Scotland. Treehouse in Kerala, India indiatouristspots.com Sanasuma Yoga Retreat Outside Colombo, Sri Lanka. sanasuma.co.uk Treehouse in Japan by Takashi Kobayashi. treehouse.jp Treehouse Via: youbroketheinternet.tumblr.com Lake Nest Treehouse Southampton, NY. 100% salvaged/reclaimed Douglas Fir, pruned branches/vines, and driftwood. Tree House Point One hour east of Seattle. . Falcon's Perch Treehouse, Long Island, NY. Alnwick Gardens TreeHouse Co., Scotland. The Minister's Tree House - close up Flickr: Baking with Medusa www.flickr.com
treehouses by takashi kobayashi, japan takashi kobayashi is a self-taught designer that has brought treehouse vernacular to the japanese landscape. the carpenter and architect of 120 houses throughout japan, his prolificness is borne of a deep-seated investment in the creation of a new architectural tradition in his country added to the hefty, overall aim of each project- to erode the boundary between man and nature. using reclaimed wood, the designer and his collective treehouse people have developed methods since the first building in 1993 for the arboreal structures balanced on living boughs and limbs that avoid stunting the growth of the tree. stained glass facade complements the wood form image © treehouse people eleavation view image © treehouse people interior view image © treehouse people stained glass weaves with the landscape view image © treehouse people interior image © treehouse people elevation drawing image © treehouse people plans and sections image © treehouse people experiential drawing image © treehouse people
A home on wheels: 15 converted buses we love Inside the 1978 Bluebird Bus. Photo: Ralph Barrera As property prices soar around the globe, people are being forced to think outside the square when it comes to where they live. Tiny houses are becoming increasingly popular, and a new sub-category of this movement is gaining popularity: the converted bus. Generally speaking, Australians are yet to embrace the converted bus option. But that shouldn't stop us marvelling at these wonderfully creative mobile homes. Advertisement The Thompson's Yellow School Bus It took nearly four years for Myra and Jeremy Thompson to turn this 11.3-metre school bus but into a fairy-cottage-inspired home. They used plenty of reclaimed materials in the build, with Douglas fir flooring, cedar shingles on the exterior, and wood from an old house for the ceiling. The couple scoured flea markets and garage sales for many of the decorative items, such as the boxes that double as open shelving. Images: courtesy Leah at Image: statesman.com
Whimsical Treehouse Cabin at Swallowtail on July 3, 2015 Nestled 30 feet up in lush eucalyptus tree is this whimsical treehouse cabin. Located on the property of Swallowtail Studios in Petaluma, CA. As you climb three flights of stairs up to the treehouse cabin you start to become one with nature. Once you reach the deck you can take in the amazing scenery of the Arabian horse farm, the forest and the rolling hills. French doors open up to a magical bedroom studio with a cozy bed to rejuvenate in. Images © Airbnb Learn more: You can send this Whimsical Treehouse to your friends for free using the social media and e-mail share buttons below.
A Tree House That Is Both A Hotel And A Natural Sanctuary Seven years ago the founders of Finca Bellavista Mateo along with Erica Hogan, visited for the first time the property that would turn today into their home away from home. This construction is located in the heights of the tropical forest in Costa Rica, surrounded by foliage and all kinds of plants and animals. This hideout is built along the tops of the trees, like a sanctuary in the middle of a sancturary. With the idea of creating a true self sustained community, the project started by buying the land with that idea of sustainability in mind. The name is inspired by the picturesque river called Bellavista, with beautiful white waters, surrounded by abundant green where people can take a daily plunge and enjoy its currents. Their goal was to integrate the structure in the landscape, the tree tops create the border of these structures where people can stay and live different experiences surrounded by nature and Costa Rica's beautiful spaces. via LaBioGuía Recent articles