Imagine going to sleep at night with the rustling sounds of bird life in the branches. Imagine waking up in the morning and looking out over a forest while eating breakfast. Treehouses for adults are built to fulfill dreams such as this. These houses have outgrown their role as merely playhouses for children and are increasingly being constructed for other purposes.
People in the South Pacific and other places have been treetop dwellers for centuries. There is nothing new about living in a tree and it was often done as protection against floods or other dangers. However, it is only within the last decade that the boundaries have been stretched with regard to the types of houses being built and their purposes. Many companies are specializing in the design and construction of such homes now, making them within reach of more people besides just the rich and famous.
Despite the growing popularity, the fact that it is often the strangest versions that receive the most attention, results in many people not even considering the possibility of owning one. They feel that it is only celebrities and the very rich who qualify and do not realize that more moderate, affordable versions are available. After all, most of us have dreams of living closer to nature, especially due to the complex, stress filled lives we often lead.
Today, a wide range of such houses are being constructed, from simple cabins to large bungalows with many levels. A simple construction furnished with cosy, comfortable furniture can provide a retreat, a refuge, a place to meditate or study. It can provide an extra bedroom for guests, an art studio or chance to sleep closer to nature. A more complex structure with bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living areas can provide a permanent home.
Designing and constructing such houses offers its own unique set of challenges. This is why it is essential to enlist the services of a company that has experience. Factors such as how healthy the tree is and whether it will support the house in all weather is vital. The design and construction have to take the tree into account and make sure that it remains healthy and able to support the structure.
These houses come in many wonderful shapes from spheres and those on many different levels to nests made out of woven branches. Some spheres are actually hung between trees with the use of cables. Some of the houses are more functional and modern whilst others are more whimsical and strange.
There are eco-friendly ones as well that are built from recycled materials. Electricity is generated with photovoltaic panels and water is recycled. Far from suffering any discomfort by going this route, the use of features like double glazed windows ensures comfort as well as energy efficiency.
One may feel that only celebrities or very wealthy people have the money to indulge their fantasies in this way. A house in a tree seems outside of the realm of possibility for many. However, designs of these houses can be functional and fairly affordable as opposed to extravagant and wonderfully strange. Could the popularity of this trend spread to the extent that we actually have tree-communities one day?
People in the South Pacific and other places have been treetop dwellers for centuries. There is nothing new about living in a tree and it was often done as protection against floods or other dangers. However, it is only within the last decade that the boundaries have been stretched with regard to the types of houses being built and their purposes. Many companies are specializing in the design and construction of such homes now, making them within reach of more people besides just the rich and famous.
Despite the growing popularity, the fact that it is often the strangest versions that receive the most attention, results in many people not even considering the possibility of owning one. They feel that it is only celebrities and the very rich who qualify and do not realize that more moderate, affordable versions are available. After all, most of us have dreams of living closer to nature, especially due to the complex, stress filled lives we often lead.
Today, a wide range of such houses are being constructed, from simple cabins to large bungalows with many levels. A simple construction furnished with cosy, comfortable furniture can provide a retreat, a refuge, a place to meditate or study. It can provide an extra bedroom for guests, an art studio or chance to sleep closer to nature. A more complex structure with bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living areas can provide a permanent home.
Designing and constructing such houses offers its own unique set of challenges. This is why it is essential to enlist the services of a company that has experience. Factors such as how healthy the tree is and whether it will support the house in all weather is vital. The design and construction have to take the tree into account and make sure that it remains healthy and able to support the structure.
These houses come in many wonderful shapes from spheres and those on many different levels to nests made out of woven branches. Some spheres are actually hung between trees with the use of cables. Some of the houses are more functional and modern whilst others are more whimsical and strange.
There are eco-friendly ones as well that are built from recycled materials. Electricity is generated with photovoltaic panels and water is recycled. Far from suffering any discomfort by going this route, the use of features like double glazed windows ensures comfort as well as energy efficiency.
One may feel that only celebrities or very wealthy people have the money to indulge their fantasies in this way. A house in a tree seems outside of the realm of possibility for many. However, designs of these houses can be functional and fairly affordable as opposed to extravagant and wonderfully strange. Could the popularity of this trend spread to the extent that we actually have tree-communities one day?
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