Treehouses

Canadian firm Kariouk Architects has completed a stunning cabin amid the treetops in the Quebec wilderness. Dubbed m.o.r.e Cabin, the environmentally-responsible design sits upon a 60-ft-tall steel mast that lifts the entire dwelling off the ground.

Architectural studio Alexis Dornier has recently completed a tropical treehouse escape dubbed Lift that's located in Penestanan, on the outskirts of Ubud, Bali. Guests can sleep amid the treetops in a luxurious eco-structure.

We've covered a lot of treehouses over the years but this one is pretty unusual. Designed by 02 Treehouse's Dustin Feider, the pine cone-shaped shelter hangs high up in the trees. Its snug glazed interior has enough room for a double bed and offers choice views of the forest.

The Treehouse at Ravendere Retreats is a bespoke dwelling with valley views and charming interior, offering an ideal setting to put the feet up after a big day of golfing, biking or deep sea fishing.​

An elevated 200-sq m (2,152-sq ft) Passivhaus treehouse, Dursley Treehouse is a stunning family home built above a series of screwpiles specifically designed for minimal impact on the ground.

Luxury treehouses are a good way to feel like you’re getting back to nature without compromising creature comforts. A new concept is intended to make living among the trees a little greener, taking advantage of their natural cooling mechanisms to keep the house at a comfortable temperature.

TreePod specializes in fabric children's treehouses, but it's hoping to get adults up in the trees, too. It's all-new Camper tent suspends two campers in the air for a different perspective.

The recently-completed Woodsman's Treehouse offers the benefits of getting in touch with nature without requiring its occupants to rough it. Boasting luxury features like a sauna and hot tub, the architect-designed vacation home also has a fun slide for those who want to make a quick exit.

CanopyStair is a modular system for creating a staircase up and around a tree. This allows children and adults alike to traverse the treetops, gaining an elevated view of their surroundings, as well as an understanding of this interesting ecosystem.

Holland's OAS1S has envisioned an eponymous community of dwellings that are covered in greenery and bring to mind trees. The whimsical homes – or "treescrapers" – would make walking along your street feel more like a stroll through a forest.

Cinder Cone is a recently completed multi-platform treehouse that comprises two separate structures joined by a suspension bridge. It also boasts both a full-size skate bowl and wood-fired hot tub.

Built around a turpentine tree and fireproofed against the harsh Australian bushfire season, this treehouse hotel cabin is a magical space with profoundly stunning views. It's another masterpiece from Clifftop Cave builder Lionel Buckett.