Dutch-designed Flat-Pack Treehouse

February 2, 2010

While this gorgeous little treehouse isn’t available just yet, it’s a great example of flat-pack design that exemplifies clever construction for environmental sustainability. Dubbed "Zelfbouwboomhut," which translates from Dutch as "DIY Treehouse," the structure was designed by Rogier Martens and Sam van Veluw. In the usual Dutch fashion, it’s simple yet genius, fastening together with ratchet straps that get cranked tight to hold the flat pieces together and to the tree. The treehouse is the first product in a new line called AANDEBOOM- we can’t wait to see what else they produce!!

Posted by Emily Pilloton on February 2, 2010 | Comments (3)

Industries: Accessories , Green

February 3, 2010

In response to: Dutch-designed Flat-Pack Treehouse
ROFL commented:

Hey irish, no self respecting dog would use that thing. Maybe that was the outside covering and they forgot the actual structure of the tree house. You have to feel sorry for the tree. It knows a relative gave its live to make that thing. I bet that took about 4oz of pot and 15 minutes of "creative thinking" to come up with that.

February 3, 2010

In response to: Dutch-designed Flat-Pack Treehouse
irish handyman commented:

This is the worst design I have ever saw. What is the weight limit? 35 lbs? This is the worst waist of plywood I've ever seen. I would hate to see what the greenies are paying for this junk. I doubt this would make a good dog house even if it sat on the ground.

February 3, 2010

In response to: Dutch-designed Flat-Pack Treehouse
birbilis commented:

Have you seen the following article? www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/design-crime-flat-pack-treehouse