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urban tree house living room
Photo Credit: Peter Bahouth

The Sustainability Aspects of a House in the Trees

The treehouse incorporates several sustainability features, both from a design standpoint, the materials used, and the livability of the space. Recycled windows and doors were included in the construction, and antique materials are also a central part of the home design.

urban tree house interior desk
Photo Credit: Peter Bahouth

There is no heating or cooling as an open treehouse, meaning that the treehouse is generally vacant from November to March. A fan and a heated blanket are incorporated in the bedroom to help adapt to warmer or cooler nights. However, during the rest of the year, the airflow allows for a comfortable temperature inside the structure. The generous airflow also means that the home has zero issues with moisture or mildew, and the shade offered by the canopy of the trees keeps the home cool even during the hot summer months. Perhaps due to the breeze and the height of the three parts of the structure, the urban treehouse doesn’t have any problems with mosquitoes or other pests.

urban tree house living area
Photo Credit: Peter Bahouth

In the bedroom, the bed linens are made from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and pure Linen. They are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning that no harmful chemicals or softening synthetics have been used and there are no VOC emissions.

urban tree house evening lights
Photo Credit: Peter Bahouth

Of course, the most essential element of sustainability that this unique home offers is its intimate connection to the natural world. While not every homeowner will want a completely open house to the elements, finding ways to allow the natural world to permeate your home will bring several advantages and benefits.

Article By

Tobias Roberts

Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.

Tobias Roberts