A tree house, tree fort or treeshed is a platform or building constructed around, next to or among the trunk or branches of one or more mature trees while above ground level. Tree houses can be used for recreation, work space, habitation, a hangout space and observation.
When you are surrounded by nature and green spaces, your mental clarity will be improved as a result. In fact, a sense of tranquillity that a tree provides can lower your stress levels as well as preventing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Historically trees have been used as part of creating a building. For example the walls of a chapel, to hold platforms or houses built onto them or around them. Chêne chapelle is a striking example of a tree as part of the building.
Modern tree houses are usually built as play areas for children or for leisure purposes. Modern tree houses may also be integrated into existing hotel facilities.
Some tree houses are built for living space. The main part of the structure is built with industrial materials. This is movement towards “Living Architecture”.
Along with subterranean and ground level houses, tree houses are an option for building eco-friendly houses in remote forest areas, because they do not require a clearing of a certain area of forest.
However, the wildlife, climate and illumination on ground level in areas of dense close-canopy forest is not desirable to some people.
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