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- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeThe <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tranquil-eco-resort-springs-up-between-the-trees-in-portugals-parque-de-pedras-salgadas/" target="_blank">Pedras Salgadas Eco Resort</a> in Portugal just celebrated the completion of two new accommodations - the Tree Snake Houses. Stilted high into the trees and accessed via a long ramp, the single room cabins are a charming addition to the lodgings at the spa and nature park. <a href="http://www.rebelodeandrade.com/" target="_blank">Luís Rebelo de Andrade</a> and <a href="http://tiagorebelodeandrade.com/" target="_blank">Tiago Rebelo de Andrade</a> designed the two <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/treehouses" target="_blank">treehouses</a>, which were prefabricated by <a href="http://www.modular-system.com/site/main.php-a=w&l=le1.htm" target="_blank">Modular System</a> and assembled on site to help reduce the project's impact.1
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de Andrade<a href="http://www.pedrassalgadaspark.com/" target="_blank">Pedras Salgadas Eco Resort</a> is a quiet retreat in the Parque de Pedras Salgadas, a pristine national park in northern Portugal.2
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeThe popular spa & nature park started with seven little cabins perched on short stilts amidst the trees.3
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeNow they have added two more exclusive cabins lofted higher in the trees and accessed via a long ramp.4
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeThe Tree Snake Houses are long and slender and more charming than dangerous like a snake..5
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeThe treehouses were designed by <a href="http://www.rebelodeandrade.com/" target="_blank">Luís Rebelo de Andrade</a> and <a href="http://tiagorebelodeandrade.com/" target="_blank">Tiago Rebelo de Andrade</a>, who also helped design the original cabins and the overall plan for the resort.6
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeTo minimize impact, the modular <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/treehouses/" target="_blank">treehouses</a> were prefabricated and then assembled on site.7
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeIn accordance with the overall sustainability plan, the accommodations have minimal impact on the surrounding eco system.8
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeNatural materials and lots of daylight further the experience and help immerse the guests in the forest.9
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeTree Snake House at night.10
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeThe bright interiors help bounce light from the window and skylight.11
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeEach treehouse has a bedroom with a writing desk, a bathroom, and a kitchenette.12
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeThe treehouses could soon be available for purchase for private individuals.13
- Tree Snake House-Luís and Tiago Rebelo de AndradeViews from within are of the forest and of the sky.14