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   EricPaulson | Oct 28, 2009 11:00pm | #1

   I'm not sure I'd go in that. What's with all of those scabs?

    

    

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   florida | Oct 28, 2009 11:09pm | #2

   Those are architecture.

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   mikeroop | Oct 28, 2009 11:26pm | #3

   That is one insane idea! what about when the tree dies? wonder if he allowed for that? or will the structure be in danger of falling? I may have to stop and see that place next trip south.

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   florida | Oct 29, 2009 02:23am | #4

   I'd love to see it, maybe even go in but I don't think I'd want to spend the night.

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   DanH | Oct 29, 2009 03:52am | #5

   I wonder if he had a permit.

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   florida | Oct 29, 2009 04:00am | #6

   I sent the link to my very un-builder son and that was his first question too. From the looks of it I'll bet not but I'll bet one isn't required. I checked the Crossville website and a permit is needed in the city limits but apparently not in the county.

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   DanH | Oct 29, 2009 04:40am | #7

   And if he had a permit, do you suppose it actually got inspected?And, since the guy's an archy, what do you suppose his architectural drawings of the place look like?
   A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It's a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity. --Jimmy Carter

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   jpeaton | Oct 29, 2009 05:35am | #8

   Pretty cool.
   His place is featured in the treehouse guru Pete Nelsons new book "New Treehouses of the World" as well. (along with a whole lot of other cool stuff as well.....)

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   dovetail97128 | Oct 29, 2009 05:32pm | #9

   Any idea what species of tree he started with ?
   12' diameter is one BIG tree trunk.
   Life is Good

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   jpeaton | Oct 29, 2009 06:18pm | #11

   According to the treehouse book it is a white oak ....12'?? Do they really grow them that big??It has a basketball court inside as well!

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   Mongo | Oct 29, 2009 06:05pm | #10

   What's more amazing is the house was certified LEED Platinum.

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   Dinosaur | Oct 29, 2009 06:53pm | #12

   It's impressive, for sure. Even if the guy who built it seems to be a bit of a nutcake.... ;O)

   But to answer your question, heh, heh, heh....

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   Skoorb | Oct 30, 2009 12:29am | #13

   nice!Reminds me strongly of this house, which was NOT built with a permit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutyagin_house

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   Dinosaur | Oct 30, 2009 05:19am | #14

   Oooh, I like it.

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   Imagine the fun Grant could have had doing that roof!

    

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   Mongo | Nov 01, 2009 09:33pm | #15

   Then there is this one:

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   More photos here.

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   Dinosaur | Nov 01, 2009 09:42pm | #16

   That's Jet's garden shed....

   Dinosaur

   How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....