The Fern House is a summer napping spot floating on a sea of ferns in
Halifax, Vermont. I am the architect, builder and owner. It started
out as a simple tent platform but inspiration hit and it morphed into
something more. A simple 2 x 4 frame is wrapped in insect screen, the
roof is clear polycarbonate and the bed is a futon hanging from the
roof with parachute cord.
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Lovely, reminds me of Faye Jones's work, especially the pavilion at the Crosby Arboretum. Are the plans available?
It is awesome
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