Most people think of tree houses as classic hallmarks of an American backyard. A father might build one for his children as a little hideout or as a quiet place to read comic books. However, it is now time to expand your definition of a “tree house.” In recent years, the idea of the tree house has gradually captivated the creative minds of famous architects around the world, from Italy to Japan. And the resulting structures have been quite remarkable.
Blending the idea of a tree house with traditional elements of Japanese culture, Fujimori designed a tree house-teahouse amid beautiful cherry blossom trees. Swedish architecture firm Tham & Videgard also broke conventions by designing an elevated aluminum and glass “treehotel” in Harads, Sweden. Other firms throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia have also added tree houses to their design repertoires.
Many may see this as merely a temporary fad among architects and designers. Still, a vast number of these projects have inspired new, creative ideas about sustainable living in an increasingly environmentally conscious world. Indeed, perhaps tree houses will come to represent ideal real estate for individuals hoping to minimize their carbon footprints.
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