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A treehouse made from sustainable wood hides a luxurious interior

The sustainable builders at ArtisTree are known for creating some seriously beautiful and green structures. The...

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This round treehouse’s undulating roof mimics the flow of water

Nothing screams "serenity now" like an off-grid treehouse retreat that lets you wake up to the sounds of rustling...

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BIG and WeWork reveal plans for interactive WeGrow kindergarten in New York City

International startup WeWork is expanding beyond its co-working roots with a public kindergarten in New York...

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This spectacular treehouse in China immerses guests in nature

A romantic weekend escape awaits lucky couples on China's Mount Qiyun. Cambridge graduates Andong Lu and Pingping...

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9 treehouses you can actually rent for an off-the-ground getaway

Treehouse envy is a common ailment, especially for those of us who can no longer fit into the beloved hideouts...

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6 impressive structures built around living trees

Treehouses hold a special magic. They hint at escape, and an opportunity to transcend the busyness of life; connect...

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Romantic Treehouse huts are tucked away in Beijing’s tranquil mountains

Wee Studio’s Treehouse structures aren’t treehouses in the strict sense of the word—the timber huts are elevated,...

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Apple Headquarters is finally complete and it’s an adorable treehouse

The treehouse sits in a garden in Limhamn, Sweden. It was built using two large plywood sheets "jigsawed into an...

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These 12 enchanting treehouses are what dreams are made of

If you’ve ever dreamed of disappearing into the trees and getting away from it all, be warned: this image gallery...

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Dreamy treehouse colony helps you reconnect with nature

Surrounded by stunning views across the Robin Hill valley, Nesting will comprise 13 natural treehouses, 11 timber-framed...

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LA prop builder designs tiny treehouses for houseplants

LA-based artist Jedediah Corwyn Voltz works as a full-time prop builder for films but he still finds time to dedicate...

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Celebrate Earth Day at this amazing treehouse hotel in Sweden

The Treehotel is located in Harads, near the Lule river, about 100 kilometers from Luleå airport in Sweden. It...

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New luxury treehouse village in Surrey boasts fairytale turrets and a copper roof

The treehouse village allows children to live out their outdoor fantasies in style - with safe cargo nets and rope...

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Cocoon Tree: A lightweight, spherical treehouse for sustainable living

Cocoon Tree is a spherical aluminium structure that weighs only 130 pounds. Rigged up with ropes and secured by...

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Olson Kundig-designed lush public park hides on the ninth floor of a department store

This green space is designed as "a series of outdoor rooms and includes areas for active play, as well as contemplation,...

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A sculptural timber roof turns a crumbling holiday home into a green forest getaway

Rather than tear down a crumbling 1950s holiday home in the Netherlands, Bloot Architecture decided to turn the...

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Luminair’s Spherical Tree Tents Let You Camp High Up in the Branches

The Tree Tent is the culmination of three years of work and research into sustainable shelter systems, fabric structures...

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France’s oldest tree, alive since Louis IX, hides treehouse chapels within its trunk

These oak chapels aren't your average tree houses—it's not known exactly when they were built, but they're estimated...

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‘Raven Loft’ is a small, sustainable treehouse home in BC, Canada

Being cantilevered off of a side of a western red cedar allowed the treehouse to maximize the livable square footage...

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Grandparents Build a Fairytale Treehouse for Lucky Grandchildren

A couple of lucky boys in Dallas have their very own fairytale treehouse that was built for them by their grandparents....

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World’s First Quiet Treehouse Provides Safe Haven in a Noisy Environment

Luxury treehouse design and construction firm Blue Forest has charmed us before with their beautiful timber structures...

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INFOGRAPHIC: The 7 best treehouses on Earth

Treehouses appeal to the child in all of us, but some of them go far above and beyond the simple structures of...

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Willow Sculptor Tom Hare Crafts an Enchanting Glowing Tree House as a Surprise for a Friend

Long time friends Tom Hare, a celebrated willow sculptor, and Zoe Lathbury have always talked about the dying...

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6 Suspended Tree Tents For a Lighter-Than-Air Camping Experience

Raindrop-Shaped Treetents by Dré Wapenaar These dewdrop-shaped Treetents by Dutch sculptor and designer Dré...

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Designer Transforms Old Bike into Pedal-Powered Elevator

After completing his gorgeous 30 foot high treehouse, Ethan Schussler scoffed at the idea of having to climb up...

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Egg-Shaped HemLoft Treehouse is Nestled in the Forests of Whistler

Lovingly constructed over a period of several years with mostly recycled materials and help from friends, the HemLoft...

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New Book ‘Tree Houses: Fairy Tale Castles in the Air’ Features 50 Breathtaking Tree Houses from Around the World

Nothing captures our collective imagination quite like a majestic treehouse. Tashen's new book Tree Houses: Fairy...

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9 Brilliant Backwoods Cabins for Reconnecting with Nature

Nathan Fisher's Whaelghinbran Nomadic Cabin Architect Nathan Fisher's tiny self-sufficient cabin won first place...

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Tiny Baobed Treehouse is a Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pod for Adventure Seekers

Baobed’s oval shape was inspired by exotic fruit that dangles from the branches of baobab trees, known as the...

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Berlin Baumraum Treehouse Lets You Swap Your City Apartment For a Room Among the Leaves

In a tranquil woodland building plot next to Berlin’s popular Krumme Lanke Lake, these urban treehouses provide...

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