A Treehouse To Please Both Ewok And Hobbit

The interior of the Wilkinson House shows the swooping roof and signature circular main entrance. Image by Cameron Neilson via Robert Oshatz.

If an Ewok and a Hobbit collaborated on a house together, this passive-house design by Robert Oshatz for a Portland residence may be what they come up with. Read more →

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Indiana Kiosk Turns Tree House Concept On End

Tree Trunk Kiosk 1

A one-of-a-kind concession stand in Indiana is, at once, a work of art, a functional green building, a science exhibit, a recreation area and a respectful lesson in resource conservation and life cycle analysis. Read more →

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A Tree House ‘Cocoon’ For Backyard Camping (And Napping)

Cocoon Tree

The Cocoon Tree is a lightweight tree house pod you can rig up yourself in your own backyard in around two hours, but camp out in (and nap in) all year long. Read more →

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Exploring The Rainforest Without Touching The Ground

6th Layer mesh structure

The 6th Layer Explorative Canopy Trail creates a kind of super-sized hammock amid the treetops of the Amazon, allowing for exploration with minimal impact. Read more →

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Your Offbeat Green Getaway Amid A Sea Of Trees And Stars

Free Spirit Tree Spheres, Melody

Free Spirit Tree Spheres, located on five forested acres on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, offers novel accommodations for eco-travelers amid the treetops. Read more →

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Your Dream Treehome In Costa Rica Funds Conservation

Finca Bellavista

Finca Bellavista, billed as the first modern, sustainable tree house community, offers eco-lodgings and treehomes in Costa Rica, with a conservation ethic. Read more →

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