Camp Twin Lakes
This gorgeous green treehouse was built by the architects at Lord, Aeck & Sargent. The structure is constructed as an extension to Camp Twin Lakes, a camp dedicated to kids with special needs. This treehouse is not only beautiful, fun and kid friendly, but green as well! The treehouse is also famous as “Wild Side” was built to be completely wheelchair accessible along either of the camp’s two lake-bound trails.
The idea of the architects was creating a space where kids could connect with nature and learn about the different ecosystems that surround them. The treehouse is fairly sample in size and features a main space meant for environmental arts and crafts, an area for their drumming program, a storytelling and activity room, and some extra space for the staff and storage. There is even a 600-square foot covered deck with bench-to-ceiling screens that provides panoramic views of the pristine setting.
As well as the amenities in the treehouse were created to be environmentally friendly, providing the little campers the opportunity to learn about sustainability and saving water and energy. The Wild Side includes a 1,700-square-foot green roof garden in addition to a 1.4-kilowatt, eight-module photovoltaic solar array, two dry composting toilets, a copper rain chain to help divert rainwater that comes from a gutter over the door, and 3 dome skylights that take advantage of the forest’s amazing natural light.
Location: Rutledge, Georgia.
