Hanging tree forts: Cocoon Tree

Cocoon Tree is a 60kg hanging tree-fort. You can gang up multiple, special-purpose cocoons (bathroom, bedroom, dining room) to build a little treetop house, with a safety net beneath. Each cocoon is supported by six guy-wires rated to 1.6 tons each, and is framed in aluminum.

COCOON TREE - dormir dans les arbres (warning: autoplays [terrible] music) (via Geekologie)

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Shibi_SF

Needs this sign:

IF THIS TREE COCOON IS A ROCKIN’ DON’T COME A KNOCKIN’!
hymenopterid

Ever since I saw the spherical tree house by this Canadian guy, I have loved the idea.

http://www.freespiritspheres.com/

I think a geodesic dome would be a good choice. This guy has made some nice ones.

http://o2treehouse.com/
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001443259034 David Davion

As cool as these are (including the hammock tents) they’re completely out of reach for anyone who’s just interested in this for their kid or something.
- hymenopterid
  
  I agree, they are quite pricey. I think it would be a lot cheaper and more fun to build your own instead.
jandrese

This seems overly elaborate for a tree fort, yet completely impractical for someone who wants to live in them long term.
swlabr

This is a cute design, but… I don’t doubt the 1.6 ton load per cable, but this REALLY doesn’t apply to the tree BRANCHES they’re attached too, especially if one gangs up the modules. For those with a taste for adventure, live on the edge, and accept the risks….
Bob_Dote

Are we sure that isn’t just a screenshot from Riven?
Guest

the bathroom cocoon should be easy to implement.