Friday, 24 January 2014

Adult Tree Houses Are All The Rage These Days

By Nelda Powers


Just looking at the different pictures of adult tree houses makes one feel relaxed and carefree. These are popping up all over the world. From little shacks along the river made up of driftwood, to grand hotels, the views will take your breath away.

As folks start with families and work, they forget what it felt like to be a child, they can't seem to remember what the word fun is anymore. They all need time away from their busy lives to appreciate what nature has given them. Waking up to birds singing around you, instead of cars hooting and sirens blaring can seem like a dream.

Some structures are hung from trees or built onto them. Many are now been designed to actually grow from them or even built right into them. People either choose to live in them for the sake of luxury, while others in order to help save the environment. Those that live in the jungle areas, have no choice but to build high in the trees. There are many animals that are looking for a quick meal so they have adapted to protect themselves and their families.

The choice of style and size depends on the size of the trees used. Bigger buildings will require more than one, up to as many as three or four. Small shacks made from driftwood to hotels and cathedrals with a vast array of designs are breathtaking. These can be fitted out with stoves, burning wood, handmade stained glass windows and solar powered lightening.

In the past people trying to protect the environment used to tie themselves to the trees. Nowadays they are doing it differently. Many are making their houses high up using suspended platforms instead of bolts. All of these structures are keeping with the natural look around them.

The sustainability tree house is not like the typical one. The square shack-like structure is replaced with a light and spacious dome that is eco-friendly and has little impact on the tree. It is hung only from cables. It is designed specifically for mediation and meeting functions. This type requires very little material to build.

If you are lucky enough to be able to make one yourself, remember that it must be safe and strong. The tree must be able to continue to grow and only those that are mature must be used. Depending on what your budget is, more than one tree can be utilised. Always look around for the different techniques and tutorials that are available so as to avoid costly mistakes.

One company in particular has been doing this since 1997. Only extremely experienced builders and carpenters are hired. They are able to build either the rustic or modern look, depending on what you prefer. They can either be made with modern angles and clean lines to those that blend into the area around them. Depending on the size you fancy and the budget that you have, small little romantic or big family rooms sizes are offered.

Just because you have grown up, it doesn't mean the end to your dreams. With all the knowledge of today's world, anything can be done. Adult tree houses are made so that one can leave the rat race behind, even if just for a few days and enjoy life again.




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