Reading and Research Material to understand the process of designing and constructing a Treehouse
Hey everyone,
I recently shared a concept for a small two-cabin treehouse I’m designing for my two nieces. The more I’ve researched treehouse design, the more I’ve realized that designing around living, growing trees is far more complex than I initially expected.
After speaking with a few contractors, I found that the construction costs were much higher than I had anticipated. My goal now is to develop the design to the point where I can produce a proper set of construction drawings and, with the help of a few carpenter friends, build it ourselves.
I’m looking for recommendations on books, technical guides, research papers, videos, or any other reliable resources that cover treehouse design and construction. In particular, I’m interested in topics such as structural attachment methods, accommodating tree growth and movement, load paths, and general best practices.
Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated.