Editing Tree house (section)

==Popularity==
[[File:The Treehouse - geograph.org.uk - 32426.jpg|thumb|Treehouse at [[The Alnwick Garden|Alnwick Garden]]s in the United Kingdom, with walkways through the tree canopy]]
Since the mid-1990s, recreational tree houses have enjoyed a rise in popularity in countries such as the United States and parts of Europe.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Henderson |first=Paula |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ez4jvgAACAAJ |title=Treehouses |last2=Mornement |first2=Adam |publisher=Frances Lincoln Ltd |year=2005 |isbn=0-7112-2437-4 |location=London, UK |pages=7}}</ref> This has been due to increased [[Disposable and discretionary income|disposable income]], better technology for builders, research into safe building practices and an increased interest in [[environmental issue]]s, particularly [[sustainable living]]. This growing popularity is also reflected in a rise of social media channels, websites, and television shows specially dedicated to featuring tree houses around the world.{{cn|date=September 2024}}

Increased popularity has, in turn, given rise to demand for businesses covering all building and design work for clients. There are over 30 businesses in Europe and the US<ref>{{Cite web |title=Treehouse building companies |url=http://www.thetreehouseguide.com/links-builders.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213172519/http://www.thetreehouseguide.com/links-builders.htmhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071213172519/http://www.thetreehouseguide.com/links-builders.htm |archive-date=2007-12-13 |access-date=2007-11-20 |website=The Treehouse Guide}}</ref> specializing in the construction of tree houses of various degrees of permanence and sophistication, from children's play structures to fully functioning homes.

Popularity of tree house hotels is equally growing due to the popularity in the glamping and unique accommodation industries with a number of booking websites offering accommodation in tree houses.{{cn|date=September 2024}}