Sometimes I find in internet or people send me picture defines as “treehouses that are not treehouses, but what makes a treehouse a real one?
In The Treehouse Guide you can find the proper definition:
The word ‘treehouse’ and phrase ‘tree house’ are synonymous. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a tree house as: “A structure built in the branches of a tree for children to play in.” The Treehouse Guide (this site) further defines a treehouse as: “A structure built in or around a tree which interacts with, and relies upon, the tree for its support. A treehouse consists of a roofed platform defining a sheltered space which may be fully enclosed for protection from the elements.”
But, well … now for sure you are wondering: ” Yes, but sometimes I saw treehouses with an extra support, is this a treehouse?” For me yes, but the main structure has to be supported by the tree! If the house lies on the ground or if it is supported just by pilotes or a small tree -that alone couldn’t support the house- this is not a treehouse!
I give you two examples:
The Sustainability Treehouse by Mithun Architects, even if it’s a good project it’s not a treehouse! But a house in the tree, because the whole building is suported by pilotes.
Pic by Joe Fletcher
The second example is the Casa Árbol in Ecuador. This is a treehouse!
The whole house is supported by the tree, just the stairs have a structure that’s not linked with the tree. But, if we take the stairs structure away, the house will remain on the tree.
![YES TREEHOUSE](https://www.hometreehome.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/YES-TREEHOUSE.png)
If you have any other questions, just write me, I’ll be happy to answer you!
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