Living in a bubble usually isn't a good thing, but in the case of the dreamy BubbleTree tent, it could actually open you up to the outside world.
Made in France and conceived by designer Pierre Stéphane Dumas, the portable and inflatable BubbleTree huts give new meaning to the term "indoor/outdoor living." They offer a surreal sensory experience with nature: being slightly isolated from sound and touch, yet fully enveloped by the sight of your surroundings.
BubbleTrees come in a range of styles that set up easily and include their own air circulation systems. The most basic model is the completely transparent CristalBubble, which offers unobstructed 360-degree views. The half-opaque BubbleRoom offers more privacy for dwellers to spend "an unusual night under the stars" and can be outfitted with cozy amenities like king-sized beds or round mattresses, and sitting and lounging areas. The BubbleLodge is essentially a BubbleRoom with an additional bubble "wing" attached, suitable for a child's room or reading room. And for adults and children alike, there's even a treehouse, complete with a retractable covering, that can be suspended in the wilderness or just out in your backyard.
If you're looking for something more than just a night of space-agey camping, BubbleTree offers a number of permanent options, including electricity and hardwood flooring.
At a starting price of $9,000, BubbleTrees aren't for everyone, but you can still bunk up in a bubble at one of the rustic retreats in France which offer BubbleTree accommodations. Visit their site for more information.
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It's an interesting concept, but I think I'd feel like a hamster inside of one of these.
I like picture #2...there is something dreamy and surreal about it.
Looks like solar cooker to me.
It looks so...quiet. I would love to stay in one of those. Talk about sleeping under the stars!
I once slept in a greenhouse, and they don't call it a hothouse for no reason. As soon as the sun rose it was HORRIBLY hot in there. They must have solved that problem for these somehow...?
QUOTE: Looks like solar cooker to me.
@ KELLYK: laughin myself silly here - that was my first thought.
(might-and i use the term loosely-have a useful application but i'm
guessin none of here will ever know considering the price tag)
Great in photos but I can't imagine sleeping in one.
That looks fantastic! I'd love to experience that some day, though I do wonder how they made sure you're not roasted in there.
a clue:
QUOTE: "include their own air circulation systems"
I would love to be inside during a rain storm!!
Perhaps I've watched too many episodes of Spongebob with my children. I believe Sandy Cheeks the Squirrel lives in something much like this.
http://spongebob.wikia.com/wiki/Sandy_Cheeks?image=The_Treedome-jpg
@BreathingRooms - YES! It's Sandy's house! Which I always thought was the best part of that show, so I'm on board. Anybody want to give me 9K so I can have a plastic igloo?
Anybody?
I love 1 and 5. I'd definitely like to experience it.
I can totally see myself dragging this bad boy along to a lovely, crowded provincial campground, surrounded by yahoos and children with extremely pointy sticks...
Oh to win the lottery! I'd install in my back yard and surround with flowering trees for shade and beauty!