New Treehouses of the World

by Pete Nelson

Since the publication of Treehouses of the World, the community of treehouse builders has grown tremendously, and many more innovative treehouses have been built around the world. In New Treehouses of the World, world-renowned treehouse designer and builder Pete Nelson takes readers on an exciting, international tour of more than 35 new treehouses that reveal how treehouses are designed, constructed, and appreciated in a wide array of cultures and settings.
 
Both beautifully photographed and thoughtfully written by Pete Nelson, New Treehouses of the World documents Nelson’s travels, discoveries, and epiphanies, and explores the ever-growing new frontier of arboreal architecture. The message that Nelson promotes is simple: As sustainable living issues stand poised to become the most important challenges facing the post-millenial age, the positive power and goodwill that a simple treehouse engenders is of greater importance than ever before.

Genres: Nonfiction, Architecture, Reference, Nature, Travel, Coffee Table Books, Design

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think Pete Nelson is a very talented treehouse architect. In a previous book on treehouses, it was his design that I chose each time thinking if I wanted a treehouse, I would chose this one! Imagine building a treehouse on a truly magnificent tree. Wouldn't that be fun?! In New Treehouses of the World by Pete Nelson, I was hoping to see his designs wherever he built one. That was not the case. The reader saw many photos of treehouses in different parts of the world. Many varying tastes of treehouses were pictured by lots of other architects from countries all over the world, but only a very few from Pete Nelson. Thus, I was disappointed in this book. In addition, I did not like many of the styles shown in this book. I must admit that I am very particular about styles that I like. Usually the design is a traditional one with lots of traditional aspects to it, and that is what I saw before by Pete Nelson. I did try to understand the styles of these other treehouse architects. The photography was lovely though. 3 1/2 stars & I like to keep it at 3 1/2 stars.

[William Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

As awesome as the first one, a little more modern perhaps. This book would be great in a waiting room or perhaps on a table designed for coffee and cakes. Unlike other large treehouse books, Nelson does his research by travelling the globe, and paying homage to the best and most creative people in the field. I have gone through every treehouse book there is, and I can say that Nelson hands down delivers the greatest diversity, the finest quality and the most intriguing pictures and stories. The only downfall would be that some these structures are so elaborate and perfect, that they seem to miss some of the childishness of a treehouse, if that makes sense. The first book has more of that sense of goofy wonder, this is more a respect for what a fine craft it has become. More craft less crafty! But still awesome.

[Kim Reynolds-Jolles · Rating 4 out of 5]

More Pete Nelson, actually just more tree-house!!!

[Steve Lundh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liked this book as it is a big boy fantasy book full of tree houses that are anything but make shift. The amazing creations that so many have produced and the vast array of designs are just amazing. I could just look at all the pictures and be happy but reading about who, where and why they were built are liking reading a group of separate but intertwining stories.

[Elizabeth]

I think I heard about this on the radio.

"When I meditate I sit down and ask "What is it I need to know?" At some point during the day, I get an answer. " Louise L Hay
I think I heard this on the interview.

[Calli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! I want to live in a treehouse! (I suppose anyone who knows me well would not be too surprised by that comment.) The pictures were gorgeous, and the writing interesting. This was one of my very favorite Christmas presents.

[Emelda]

Definitely mostly a tour of treehouses around the world. It'd be more inspiring if I was more into the subject. As is, it's a while before I build one, but it's fascinating to look at the different varieties- in terms of functionality and retreat purposes.

[Daniel Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun book with some really pretty pictures of treehouses, but I felt that it was missing something. Maybe I just don't really appreciate architecture as much as I think I do, but I felt that this book should have cut about a third of the tree houses it talked about.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice photography for what it contained, but overall, a bit of a disappointment.

[Lesley Looper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, I want a big back yard with a tree big enough for a treehouse like the ones in this book! They seem like a mini-retreat with a great view.

[Aurora Deshauteurs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful designs and some environmentally sound concepts, great photography!

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would like to have seen pictures of the author's staff of artists and carpenters. They did amazing work. Good photography. Abrupt ending.

[Bookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully photographed, one could choose to look at the pictures alone and still find this a satisfying book.

[Ambur Taft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures of amazing creations from around the world!

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories and pictures

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pete Nelson delivers again with this new and updated version. Great coffee table book gift. The photos are outstanding!

[Madison Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book a lot. It shows real wonders of the world. I love to just look at the pictures. It is super cool.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me a few years to read this book. Not because I didn’t like it but because it was a big coffee table book I would only read it in between books (I would read it after I finished a book while trying to decide what to read next) the pictures are beautiful. The stories about each individual treehouse and the people that created them are really nice too. Definitely made me want a library treehouse more then I already did.

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally takes me back to being a kid. But these are tree mansions that no kid could even conceive much less build. Awesome book.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

from a prof t.h. builder

[Mo · Rating 2 out of 5]

A few cool interior shots but not enough interior shots. Didn't bother reading all the fine text.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful treehouses