This office/guest house is built on an estate in Brentwood, California a suburb of Los Angeles and was designed by Rockefeller Partners Architects, Inc. I’m sure this was an expensive tree house but that information was not given.

The architects took about eight months to design the tree house. Construction of the inhabitable sculpture, with its studio and lounge, took another 18 months.

The tree house serves also as temporary guest quarters, with modern-day amenities like a daybed, a sink, a toilet, a small refrigerator, a fireplace and a microwave.

You can view more pictures and read more about the tree house over at the Dwell site.

Photo Credit: Eric Staudenmaier

This treehouse was designed for relaxation and contemplation, a meditative space for kids of all ages…   It was originally conceived as a place for children to play, but its equally comfortable for adults.

It is ideal for a couple, on a romantic evening, or could easily fit a family of four.  In a pinch, it could sleep up to 6 adults.

It’s fully insulated, which is a necessity in our cold mountain climate, with has a natural gas heater and electricity, and no bathroom, though the owner will be use a composting toilet in it from time to time.

The owner has requested anonymity, as well as keeping the cost a secret!  (we can tell you that it was very expensive…)

It was designed collaboratively between Green Line Architects and David Rasmussen Design.  David is a designer/project manager at Green Line and he built the treehouse, and designed and built the custom lighting fixtures.  He honed his skills building  handicapped accessible treehouses for Forever Young Treehouses.

The owner is moving from this location in the near future, and will be taking the treehouse with him!  (this will be a big job for us to figure out how to move it)

We would like to design and build more of these…   especially in locations that have large, stable trees to work with.  This treehouse is built on poles, since the trees on site were not structurally adequate to build on.
Though this one represents the high end of the spectrum, most of our treehouse designs are low-cost, and use recycled or existing on-site materials.

Speaking of which, we have been doing applied research on tensile structure designs as well. See attachment. The idea is that a “treehouse” can be carried in a bag, like a hammock, erected within minutes, and can be taken almost anywhere.  This circular form was set up as a oversized hammock / kids’ trampoline at the finish line of the Single Speed World Championships in Durango last month.  You can see David in the shot checking out the installation… It provides shade below, and a resting or play surface above.  We have yet to integrate roof forms, but see that as the next progression of the design.  (A tent-like protective covering would really round it out well)

by Kent Griswold (Tiny House Blog)

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I have been wanting to cover some tree houses as they fit very well in the tiny house arena. There are some really neat ones around the world that I would like to share with you. I will start with one of my favorite finds, located in the East Kootenays of British Columbia. Mike Zamara and Debbie Lungal Zamara have built this unique tree house getaway.

Perched on a large platform 5 meters (15 feet) high and built on seven trees, “Outa-the-Woods” is a totally unique vacation retreat. 

You can relax on the deck overlooking ponds and forest. Enjoy a spectacular Rocky Mountain view and watch the wildlife from the deck. This treehouse is built entirely out of the woods with carefully selected, curved, twisted and burled wood. It features many carvings, two handmade spiral staircases, and rustic furniture.

“Outa-the-Woods” has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere in a peaceful natural setting. Experience the magic of living in the trees. Outa-the-woods is a secluded, romantic getaway, ideally suited for couples.

Features of the tree house include:

• spacious two-sided front deck with barbeque,
• main floor with dining area, kitchen, bathroom and lounge,
• loft bedroom with walk-out balcony and double hammock,
• propane kitchen with a full set of pots, pans, dishes and cutlery,
• An attractive propane fireplace,
• solar electric outlets for low amp appliances,
• three piece bathroom with all bath, bed and kitchen linens supplied,
• running hot and cold water, and solar powered lights.

Visit the “Outa the Woods” website to see more cool pictures get more information.

Photo Credit – Outa the Woods

Living Room

Kitchen

Bedroom

Deck View

Outa the Woods Tree House

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