TreeHouses: Living a Dream

Bahamon, Alejandro

ISBN 10: 0060780010 / ISBN 13: 9780060780012

Published by Harper, 2005

Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.0060780010.A

Synopsis:

Tree houses are no longer just for children. With the growing excitement surrounding tree house architecture, adults around the world are building their own treetop hideaways -- savoring the childhood memories, feelings of nostalgia, and images of fantasy that are evoked by these almost dreamlike constructions. TreeHouses: Living a Dream brings together the most innovative ideas of today's architects and designers, providing readers with a comprehensive exploration of the unique construction methods that allow these amazing structures to adapt to their changing environments. From Nebraska and Georgia to France and Germany, this book features a variety of projects that include playrooms, weekend retreats, home offices, dining rooms, and more. Each case study includes interior and exterior photography, as well as detailed site and floor plans accompanied by concise, informative text. With more than 350 full-color illustrations, TreeHouses: Living a Dream is sure to help every reader make a reality out of their tree house fantasy.

Synopsis: For almost all of us a tree house brings back childhood memories, feelings of nostalgia, and images of fantasy that are associated with these almost dreamlike constructions. These peculiar structures, which have to incorporate construction methods that adequately adapt to a living vegetal structure, have undergone few transformations in the course of their history. In this book, which brings together the most innovative ideas of architects and designers, we can discern a new way of looking at this very particular way of doing architecture. The projects featured include a variety of projects, bedrooms with incredible views, home offices, and special gathering rooms, like dining rooms with incredible views. The book will also have very experimental projects, in stunning settings through which innovative designs and materials are explored.

Bibliographic Details

Title: TreeHouses: Living a Dream
Publisher: Harper
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: acceptable