# Foliage-Friendly Abodes The Rooted Tree House Integrates Itself into Nature By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-09-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-tree-house References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/09/gorgeous-tree-house-built-without-cutting-a-single-branch-photos.php) & [urbanarbolismo.es](http://www.urbanarbolismo.es/blog/?p=1660) The 'Rooted Tree House' is a marvel of eco-architecture. Anyone who grew up watching the animated television series George of the Jungle, or spent a little too much time playing Donkey Kong Country, has contemplated owning a tree house of their very own. Well, the Spanish design firm Urbanarbolismo has made our wildest dreams a reality with this gorgeous [arboreal abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp). The tree house is so seamless that it convincingly integrates itself into an [ancient oak tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1). Remarkably, the construction of the dwelling was completed without a single cut being made to the world-weary tree. The [eco-friendly tree house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetta-tessino) peeks out from behind volumnous bouquets of emerald foliage. The expansive porch appears organically rooted to the ground overlooking the picturesque pastures of Extremadura, Spain. Breathtakingly beautiful and environmentally economical the Rooted Tree House is sure to have you swinging from the rafters like Tarzan himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-architecture:** Designing and constructing sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings integrating seamlessly into the natural surroundings. - **Tree Houses:** Creating unique and immersive living spaces that are built around trees, providing a harmonious blend between architecture and nature. - **Organic Integration:** Developing design concepts that seamlessly merge man-made structures with natural elements, creating a visually appealing and environmentally conscious living environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Exploring innovative approaches to sustainable and eco-friendly building designs that enhance the natural surroundings. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Offering unique and eco-friendly accommodation options such as tree houses to attract nature lovers and adventure seekers. - **Landscape Design:** Creating outdoor spaces that incorporate trees and nature into architectural plans, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and environmental sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehouse-villas.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse.md) - [Olive Tree-Centric Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentieth-house.md) - [Rainforest Lodged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-lodging-in-the-pige.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rain-trees.md)