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Kazakh history is rife with stories of people throwing stones, making this glass tree-house, by Kazakh architect Aibek Almassov, the perfect weapon to combat stone proliferation. First designed in 2013, the dream was shattered when investors pulled out; now, however, with a glass and solar panel manufacturer expressing interest, A. Masow Architects’ ‘Tree in the House’ could soon become a reality.
“About two years ago I created the design of the house which was harmless and as close to the nature,” Almassov told Bored Panda. “I respect nature, it feeds us but we destroy it.
I’ve been looking for a solution that would help in the future to avoid the destruction of forests, we want to live with it in harmony. So i created the tubular glass house around a tree.”
More info: amasow.com (h/t: designtaxi, dezeen)
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AniAsnever 9 years ago
Nope. (1) Imagine the insects, small rodents, and possibly bigger animals. (2) Dead leaves, branches, etc -- almost certainly made worse by the tree being enclosed. (3) If there's not mold and mildew from dampness, there's the possibility of a super-fire hazard.
MattGarvin 9 years ago
And not to mention Ent reprisal for imprisoning their brethren.
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MonikaAzcona 9 years ago
My friend's dad is an architect. They also built their house around a tree. It dented their roofing a bit, other than that, all is fine. It was an open plan, so dampness was not a problem. It just takes time and effort to clean the falling leaves but it's not something they mind. The idea is plausible if well planned. Of course, picking the right tree also helps.
criminalgirl 9 years ago
How wonderful to be able to "pick the right tree" sounds like too much money and not nearly enough common sense.
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criminalgirl 9 years ago
This is a terrible idea, why can't that or any other tree be left to live life naturally? How awful taking nature for granted like this just to please some rich persons whims. Ghastly idea.
AbrahamSarmiento 9 years ago
Oh yes, let's just unroot them or use them as construction material, building a glass house around one was clearly the job of an asshat.
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KacperKudyniuk 9 years ago
It only looks well. In fact it's so unpractical to live in. Leaves everywhere, branches growing inside the house, bugs and stuff coming from the tree. And extremly hot in sunny days. This glass will make a greenhouse effect inside... ;P
MeridethCochran 9 years ago
In regards to sustainable design, there must be living walls installed in order to promote ventilation. This is a ventilation system that pushes bad mildew air out, and pushes clean air in. Just a few pointers I studied from my green building design class.
criminalgirl 9 years ago
But what about the living tree? are you missing the point deliberately? We don't own them they are the lungs of the world, not ours to abuse.
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NenadMiodrag 9 years ago
In my opinion it's much better to build among the trees than enclosing a tree in a building :) pic6.jpg 
AniAsnever 9 years ago
Nope. (1) Imagine the insects, small rodents, and possibly bigger animals. (2) Dead leaves, branches, etc -- almost certainly made worse by the tree being enclosed. (3) If there's not mold and mildew from dampness, there's the possibility of a super-fire hazard.
MattGarvin 9 years ago
And not to mention Ent reprisal for imprisoning their brethren.
Load More Replies... MonikaAzcona 9 years ago
My friend's dad is an architect. They also built their house around a tree. It dented their roofing a bit, other than that, all is fine. It was an open plan, so dampness was not a problem. It just takes time and effort to clean the falling leaves but it's not something they mind. The idea is plausible if well planned. Of course, picking the right tree also helps.
criminalgirl 9 years ago
How wonderful to be able to "pick the right tree" sounds like too much money and not nearly enough common sense.
Load More Replies... criminalgirl 9 years ago
This is a terrible idea, why can't that or any other tree be left to live life naturally? How awful taking nature for granted like this just to please some rich persons whims. Ghastly idea.
AbrahamSarmiento 9 years ago
Oh yes, let's just unroot them or use them as construction material, building a glass house around one was clearly the job of an asshat.
Load More Replies... KacperKudyniuk 9 years ago
It only looks well. In fact it's so unpractical to live in. Leaves everywhere, branches growing inside the house, bugs and stuff coming from the tree. And extremly hot in sunny days. This glass will make a greenhouse effect inside... ;P
MeridethCochran 9 years ago
In regards to sustainable design, there must be living walls installed in order to promote ventilation. This is a ventilation system that pushes bad mildew air out, and pushes clean air in. Just a few pointers I studied from my green building design class.
criminalgirl 9 years ago
But what about the living tree? are you missing the point deliberately? We don't own them they are the lungs of the world, not ours to abuse.
Load More Replies... NenadMiodrag 9 years ago
In my opinion it's much better to build among the trees than enclosing a tree in a building :) pic6.jpg
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