# Spiral Tree Staircases This Modular Staircase Easily Wraps Around a Tree Trunk Without Any Tools By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-staircase References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2015/10/28/modular-spiral-staircase-syste.html) & [canopystair](http://www.canopystair.com/) Climbing trees just got a whole lot easier with this modular staircase that seamlessly spirals around the trunk of a tree. The 'Canopystair' is a modular spiral system created by designers Robert McIntyre and Thor ter Kulve to easily reach the [canopy of a tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin). The system is lightweight and quick to assemble without having to worry about marking or damaging the tree it attaches too. The modular staircase consists of an aluminium tripod frame, a lightweight tread, a safety handrail and a quick-to-attach ratchet strap system that can be assembled in minutes. With this attachable [spiral staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse), any tree can easily become an instant scenic lookout, or a brand new leafy canopy world to discover and explore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Staircase Systems:** Modular staircases like the Canopystair offer innovative solutions for tree climbing and access to elevated spaces. - **Lightweight Construction:** The use of lightweight materials in staircase design allows for easy assembly and reduces potential damage to trees or structures. - **Quick-attach Systems:** The development of quick-to-attach ratchet strap systems simplifies the assembly process and improves overall user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Modular staircase systems provide new opportunities for outdoor recreation and tree-based activities. - **Construction and Architecture:** Lightweight construction techniques in staircase design can be applied to various construction and architectural projects. - **Home Improvement:** Quick-attach systems can revolutionize home improvement projects by offering easy-to-install staircases for elevated spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Modular Cat Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cat-trees.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Modular Cat Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-diy-cat-tree.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md) - [Seamless Pet Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawstairs.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md)