12 Architects Who Build Houses Around Trees Instead Of Cutting Them

Published 9 years ago

The unfortunate reality of urbanization is that trees get in the way. However, creative architects find ways to build around the issue. The result is a tree that melds into the house – or the other way around. It’s a nice blend of architecture and nature. One thing I always found off about some of the bigger cities was the lack of trees – I feel like a bit of green improves many a desolate city location.

In addition, sparing trees helps to preserve nature and our oxygen supply. Technically, “tree house” applies to houses built around trees, too! So it’s a good way for an adult to live out the childhood fantasy, even if only in name only.

(h/t: boredpanda)

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Kindergarten Around A Tree

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Image source: Tezuka Arch

The Tree Was There First

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Image source: smartforever

The Tea House

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Image source: architizer.com

Casa Vogue

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Image source: casavogue.globo.com

Niavaran Residential Complex

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Image source: Mohammad Reza Nikbakht

Lakeview Residence

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Image source: Patrick Wong

Hole

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Image source: unknown

Kook Osteria & Pizzeria

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Image source: noses.it

Tree Huger

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Image source: Natasha

Cylindrical house built around a tree

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Image source: Aibek Almasov

Tree Apartment

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Image source: wdrzewach.pl

Casa Vogue

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Image source: casavogue.globo.com

Martynas Klimas

Writes like a mad dervish, rolls to dodge responsibility, might have bitten the Moon once.

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