Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Treehouse Design for All

Yestermorrow is home to the first universally accessible treehouse, a collaboration with YM founder John Connell, arborist Bill de Vos, in partnership with Forever Young Treehouses and built by students. "A treehouse is a wonderfully clear and concise example of all that is essential in sustainable design. Either we build with an understanding of the natural systems that support our architecture, or those natural systems will be compromised," Connell said of the design. The design minimizes straight lines to blend more in nature, built entirely out of wood, utilizes a minimally invasive attachment system, and can fit up to 8 wheelchairs inside the structure.

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