50+ Badass Trees That Refuse To Die No Matter What
Trees have been around for about 370 million years, and as you can from these incredible pictures, there’s a good reason why they’ve survived for so long. Whether they’re growing in the middle of gale-force winds, on the tops of rocky platforms, inside concrete tunnels, or even growing out of each other, trees know how to survive in places that few living organisms can, which explains why the planet is host to around...
Stunning Tubular Glass House Built Around Tree
Kazakh history is rife with stories of people throwing stones, making this glass tree-house, by Kazakh architect Aibek Almassov, the perfect weapon to combat stone proliferation. First designed in 2013, the dream was shattered when investors pulled out; now, however, with a glass and solar panel manufacturer expressing interest, A. Masow Architects’ ‘Tree in the House’ could soon become a reality. “The main purpose of this project is...
Dad Spends 18 Months Transforming Daughter’s Bedroom Into Fairytale Treehouse
Every girl wants a fairy tree in her bedroom, so 2016 super-dad candidate and Reddit user radamshome decided to oblige. He spent 350 hours over 18 months to build this magical 4,250 USD project. The concrete and rebar tree is so strong, that it can support up to three adults. Radamshome is an “artist in the video game industry,” and his biggest fear after building this incredible structure is “when she’s 13 and wants it removed from...
60 Of The Most Beautiful Treehouses From All Over The World
Almost every child has dreamed of having a treehouse. Some were lucky enough to have one, and some still haven’t lost this dream even if they are grown ups now. So what is it so fascinating about having a shelter up in the trees? Freedom, harmony with nature, wilderness, and most importantly – no rules. From the tiniest uneven constructions to the most magnificent mansions – every treehouse is perfect. Take a look at this collection...
384ft-Tall Apartment Tower To Be World’s First Building Covered In Evergreen Trees
Stefano Boeri, an Italian architect with an affinity for innovative green structures, is set to build a 117m-tall (384ft) apartment tower in Lausanne, Switzerland, that will be the first building in the world to be covered in evergreen trees. The 36-story green tower, aptly named “La Tour des Cedres” (The Tower of Cedars), will be home to more than 100 trees, 6,000 shrubs and 18,000 plants spread over roughly 3,000 square meters of...
40 Extremely Expensive Things That Are Just For The Rich And Famous
Take a peek into the unique lifestyles of the world’s billionaires. If I ever get rich, these are the things that can go on the shopping list. 01. Sunken Fire Pit Sitting Area 02. Money Actually Can Buy Happiness 03. A Penthouse With All New York City View 04. Sweet Walk In Shower Design No Door – Open Shower 05. Multi Room Audio & Home Cinema 06. Supercar Lamborghini Aventador Roadster 07. Indoor Fire Pit With Round Sunken...
The Most Inspirational Ways Mankind Has Respected The Natural World (20+ Pics)
We can either work with nature, or work against it. On this spectrum, these architects have decided to find a middle ground: instead of chopping down trees and building their houses, the trees are incorporated as a part of the new structures. Deforestation has a significant environmental impact. Many studies suggest that is a contributor to global warming; it impacts the water cycle by reducing the amount of water in the soil and air;...
15 Must-See Homes That Are Completely Enveloped By Nature
Human civilization has a habit of boxing us up in brick and cement. We seldom get to experience the refreshing feeling of living in nature without battling squadrons of mosquitoes or random bouts of poison ivy. Yet, there is so much beauty to behold beyond the confines of standard urban sprawl. These home owners figured out how to get the best of human engineered comfort, and the loving embrace of Mother Earth all at once. Who can...
20+ Fairy Tale Inspired Decorating Ideas for Child’s Bedroom
When you were a child, have you ever dreamt of having your very own special bedroom: it might be fairy tale lands. In this way, you could climb an in-house tree, pretending to be a man enjoying the grand space, the beautiful nights with breeze around etc. Growing up, you became a parent and realized that your children could have the coolest bedrooms and importantly you want to provide them with a wonderful living space, where they can...
15+ Cleverly Disguised Buildings That Are Masters Of Hide-And-Seek
There’s keeping a low profile, and then there’s this. 01. Woodpile Studio – Netherlands Source Commissioned by the entertainer Hans Liberg and designed by Piet Hein Eek, this building’s rough hewn facade allows it to blend in to the rural surroundings. Open the windows, however, and the inner recording studio is flooding with natural light. Source Source 02. Invisible Barn – NYC Source Designed by...
