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Trees in Buildings

wilma — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:05:03 GMT

What do you think about living trees inside buildings? Would you build your house around a tree to include it in your interior design?

My allergies to tree pollen & my asthma would make it a big no for me. I don’t think I would want fallen leaves in my home. I would also be concerned about bugs and other critters in my house.

Some of the designs are creative and interestng. I do think they soften the look of more modern & industrial settings, but I’ll keep my trees outside.

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Leggett28 — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:06:15 GMT

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GenXmuse — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:17:47 GMT

I love it though I'm not sure how good it would be for the trees and the risk of root damage.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:20:25 GMT

No, I would not want a tree growing in my home. I would like trees outside my home. I think it trees are inside they would be better in an office building environment.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:25:36 GMT

@wilma We had a small courtyard with 2 trees in the center of our offices. I was responsible for keeping the area in good shape and calling in the tree trimmers, etc. We also had tables and chairs. I was responsible for cleaning them as well. ARGGG! Never again, unless I don't have to take care of them. I will say, however, the snow falling in full view of the cubicles was enough to make you quit for the day!

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faeriemoon — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:28:20 GMT

I think they're cool, but I don't think I would want one.

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MoonieBaby — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:48:34 GMT

Hmmmmm.....maybe for someone else.

- but... like neck tattoos, it's something that's just NOT FOR ME

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SandySparkles — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:02:30 GMT

@wilma I stayed at a beautiful Airbnb in Escazu, Costa Rica a few years ago, and they had a HUGE enclosed indoor space similar to the first picture, with many native plants, bushes and a few small trees. It was beautiful, and is not uncommon in that region.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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ECBG — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:13:02 GMT

I think these pictures are beautiful! I'd love to be in a space most like the one that looked like a cafe.

Even better would be in a space where you could have lunch.

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stevieb — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:36:28 GMT

Personally, especially for a residential building, I think it's more or less a ridiculous concept and one I wouldn't pursue.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:19:07 GMT

What if the tree dies and you're left with just a dumb big hole in your ceiling with a dead tree?

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Azcowgirl — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:59:52 GMT

A big green grasshopper landed nearly in DS 's salad , from the tree in the restaurant atrium.
He hopped away quickly before we could get a picture.

I like the look of trees inside but would definitely go with faux rather than live.

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Bhvbum — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:01:09 GMT

Maybe in a commercial building but I suspect it may make it very hard to sell if it was someone's home. Also nice though, if you lived in an warm area where a courtyard could be used year round.

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Still Raining — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:16:42 GMT

Cats would love it.

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on the bay — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:37:28 GMT

Some of these look very impracticable-roots growing too large etc.

But once when we were looking at houses, there was a group I loved so much designed by a local designer architect.

Before you actually entered the house, there was a small courtyard with a

tree and it looked like part of the house because of the way he put the walls and partial brick ceiling above it. You could see the sky and felt like you were in a secret garden.

It was a smaller tree and the whole thing was beautiful.

It also overlooked a man-made "lake"

that I loved. We never got that house

and I guess a good thing, recently hearing that they have had many problems.

Then in the same town, there was a major city building with trees on top of the roof and this one too overlooking a beautiful lake.

I thought that was a great building.

So yes, I do love the concept but I think you would have to be really

knowledgeable about what tree and where and how to build around it.

I do like the first picture

Thans for these, so interesting!

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sceniccoast — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:52:21 GMT

@wilma

NOPE to all of them.

.. and for all the reasons you mentioned, plus, they're just not practical. Even if someone does like them, think about visitors and possible allergies & asthma problems, such as yourself and others.

Thank you for sharing once again.

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RoughDraft — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:52:31 GMT

All lovely until the roots start pushing up the floors, or it dies and needs major excavation to remove it.

Same reason I don't like trees too close to the house. When they decide to come down, there goes the house.

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manny2 — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:55:06 GMT

Not a fan.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:52:33 GMT

I think its beautiful and would give you a sense of tranquility and peace. However, I would not have it in my home because of bugs and other creepy crawlie things.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:22:48 GMT

They're all pretty but it's not something I would want for myself.