Tree Houses - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1626363021 ISBN 13: 9781626363021

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Extraordinary examples of the world’s most cutting-edge and modern tree houses.

Many children dream of living in a tree. The magic of tree houses has been shaped by a long tradition shared by many cultures. If you still like the idea of living in direct contact with trees, if you fancy giving it a try for a few days, if you would like to build a little hut on your land, or if you are considering the possibility of building a house between the branches of a leafy tree, then this is the book for you.
At its core, Tree Houses illustrates a varied selection of structures built on or hung from trees. Inspiring photographs and drawings show how they can be used as luxury retreats, play forts, and functional lookouts. Sometimes remote and isolated, they enjoy the nostalgic associations with childhood memories.
Inside, you’ll find more than fifty examples of houses that serve very different purposes. They range from functional to capricious, affordable to expensive, and sustainable to bizarre. You’ll see how location provides the inspiration in the design of many of the tree houses inside and how the final product turns these buildings into some of the most enviable real estate in the world. 457 color photographs, 80 b/w illustrations

About this title

About the Author

Loft Publications was founded in Barcelona in 1997. Their books have been translated into more than 15 languages and sold in over 100 countries.

Review

“For many, a treehouse signifies questionable construction and freedom from adult supervision. But the projects in Tree Houses show how a child’s hideaway has experienced a renaissance in material, sophistication and design.” (New York Times)

Edition details

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1626363021
• ISBN 13: 9781626363021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512
• Editor: Loft Publications