This is known as a Free Spirit Sphere and is suspended from the trees by rope. Created by Tom Chudleigh, Free Spirit Spheres are eco-friendly and combine tree houses with sailboat technology.


Like a Japanese lantern, Lukasz Kos' creation, 4Treehouse, has been designed to float around the trees, suspended from a swing rather than being attached to the trees themselves. Image from Inhabitat.


Designed by Takashi Kobayashi, this tree house was created for an advertising campaign and was built out of driftwood at a cost of US$38,000. Image from NY Times.

For more great images and information about tree houses visit the TreeHouse Workshop, TreehouseEngineering or The Treehouse Guide. You can also visit our DIY section for other great projects you can try out in the garden like our pirate cubby.

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