水曜日, 3月 06, 2013

tree tents by luminair

tree tents by luminair
tree tents by luminair

first image
'tree tents' by luminair
all images courtesy of luminair


the culmination of three years worth of research, these 'tree tents' by luminair are coming to forests near you. bringing awareness to the timber
harvest and lifecycle, these suspended capsules bring comfortable and low impact retreats up in the canopies. the living spaces are contained by
a sustainable structural frame enclosed with high density cotton canvas fabric. a combination of green ash wood and strong, lightweight
hybrid aluminum sub-frame components are easily transported and assembled. steam-bent into a spherical shape, the form spreads loads across
the structure to absorb movements of inhabitants. its 100% waterproof exterior is insulated with sheep wool, making the shelters perfect for year-round
use and semi-permanent camps. it comes in olive green, red and natural.

spanning three meters in diameter, the interior room comfortably accommodates 2 adults. kits include side benches which extend into beds.
a bio-fuel stove for heating and cooking can also warm the water  stored inside the under-floor tank.



spherical tent suspended amidst tree trunks



ladder leads into front door



side window



door entry



fabric door rolled up



bedroom



bed beneath side window



light detail



bio-fuel stove and bed



view of bio-fuel stove and bed from other bed



other window



upward view of skylight



creation of tent prototype



green ash framework



installation




http://www.designboom.com/design/tree-tents-by-luminair/?utm_campaign=monthly&utm_medium=e-mail&utm_source=subscribers