# Ovular Arboreal Abodes The Hemloft Treehouse is Egg-Shaped and Forest-bound By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemloft-treehouse References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2012/04/21/egg-shaped-tree-house/) & [thehemloft](http://thehemloft.com/) Somewhere on crown lands near Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, the Hemloft treehouse encircles the trunk of a tree hanging preciously over a steep slope in a [coniferous forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-river-valley-lookout). Its creator, Joel Allen, explains that the exact location of the [egg-shaped treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest) is kept secret, as it is illegal to build on crown lands without the permission of the Canadian government. Still, the structure is only about a five minute walk from the nearest road, so it isn’t too detached from wider civilization. Allen began his self-funded project while he was living out of the back of his car. He explains on his website that, because he was working in a forest, he could only use manual, non-electric tools to build the structure. Though, according to the maverick carpenter, he, “was armed with a couple of the most powerful tools a carpenter can have: blind naiveté and supreme determination.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-treehouse Living:** The Hemloft treehouse highlights the rising trend towards eco-friendly treehouse living. - **Off-grid Construction:** Joel Allen's self-funded project showcases the trend towards off-grid, sustainable construction methods. - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** The Hemloft's egg-shaped design, nestled among the trees, is part of a larger trend towards nature-inspired architecture. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-tourism:** The growing demand for eco-friendly treehouses presents opportunities for the eco-tourism industry to diversify their offerings. - **Sustainable Construction:** The trend towards off-grid, sustainable construction methods provides innovation opportunities for sustainable construction companies. - **Architectural Design:** Nature-inspired architecture presents opportunities for architects to incorporate organic shapes and materials into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Forest-Treetop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin.md) - [Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baltic.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Slatted Steel Treehouse Surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse.md) - [Off-Grid Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin.md)