If Darth Vader Built A Treehouse, It Would Looks Something Like This |
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| By Michael d'Estries in Green Building | January 18, 2010 | |
A lot of people are comparing this beautiful treehouse in Portland, Oregon to a hobbit dwelling. Personally, add a little black paint and it looks like something Darth Vader would retreat to when things get a little to hectic on the Death Star. It also looks like it would double as a swanky TIE fighter. From the architect,
Located on a flag lot, a steep sloping grade provided the opportunity to bring the main level of the house into the tree canopy to evoke the feeling of being in a tree house. A lover of music, the client wanted a house that not only became part of the natural landscape but also addressed the flow of music. This house evades the mechanics of the camera; it is difficult to capture the way the interior space flows seamlessly through to the exterior. One must actually stroll through the house to grasp its complexities and its connection to the exterior. One example is a natural wood ceiling, floating on curved laminated wood beams, passing through a generous glass wall which wraps around the main living room.
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Steven Diamond said,
I want it.. I love it… could it be any cooler? Wow.
francis said,
Have you seen all the latest info on clean,earth-friendly geothermal energy-now you can even heat your POOL this efficient $ saving way!
h2 said,
Yes it could be cooler. They could have built it somewhere besides a slope. A cool factor and being in the trees does not make something green, in fact quite the opposite. It is a shame that a “green” website such as this one is constantly promoting such endeavors..
h2 said,
I use recycled tires on my Hummer. Maybe if I convert the tail lights to solar I’ll get a green award?
( I don’t have a Hummer.)
CWALK said,
In response to h2, no where does it say the house is green or try to boast it is energy efficient. I appreciate posts such as this one, because regardless of its “greeness” it is a very beautiful house and interesting. We are all capable of forming our own opinions. I hope this small article inspires some young architect to build similar buildings but makes them green. We can never learn enough, as the old saying goes, “knowledge is power.” I do agree though, it could be cooler if it was more sustainable.
raphael said,
Its maybe the future! this kind of houses, no need a big size of land ! plenty land space to plant it all with trees,shrubs and green soil cover.Thats called green ?no ! if there are more houses like this one pls atvertise it on this blog….its a very good step in a good direction.
congratulations to all who can do this !!