Would you prefer living atop a tree with just the perfect blend of modern and traditional designs, amidst chirpy birds, with apt sunlight and cool winds just for that hot summers? Would you also like to play your part by making your house environment friendly? Well, treehouse designed by Shed architects in Seattle , United States, seems like a complete solution for you. The house is built atop a tree overlooking a park and utilizing a vacant, steep sloped plot. The house has been designed taking care of all minute details. In other words, the structure stands on a cost effective design. For instance, the shower in the bathroom utilizes the vertical riser from the tub this in turn reduces the plumbing costs. The house is supported and elevated through augur cast piles and steel support frames. The design of the house places emphasis on the natural light and ventilation, especially given the location, rather than lending a luxurious touch to the structure. As a consequence, the house flashes furniture designed by the inhabitants. The presence of certain vintage furniture around the house strengthens the fact ‘old is gold’. Eco friendly factor comes in with solar thermal water tank and the natural skylight that serves the multi function of ventilation and lighting. Hydronic radiators have also been installed. All care has been taken to install only energy star appliances. Also, when the foundation structure was laid, it was done in a fashion that implied only minimal and necessary earth disturbances and left the steep slope as it is. If you are wondering, whether the cost efficiency has had its toll on the creativity in the design of the house, do stop to give a second thought. The bedrooms, though have a small area of 144 sq. ft., sport a floor to ceiling window which not only naturally lightens the room but provides for a panoramic view amidst the trees and facing the park. The house has perfect laid spots for morning coffee or evening tea and even has a carport. While this treehouse has been built for a single family occupancy, a structure on similar lines stands strong in India. The only distinction is that the Indian concept is a treehouse resort situated on a one hour’s drive from the pink city of Jaipur. Nevertheless, the treehouse by Shed is a splendid solution for those who are tired of the hustle bustle of the city and want to calm themselves down. So, nature is calling? Are you ready? Via: Shedbuilt / Architizer
