Mitchell Joachim is what you might call an innovative architect. A master in the ancient art of pleaching – that is, guiding the way trees grow to create a hedge, or in this case a house! - Joachim’s ideas challenge the way we look at today’s buildings. Combining architecture, biology and ancient pruning practices Joachim creates specific shapes using trees (check out the pics screen right) that bring life to modern dwellings.

Once the initial structure is completed, one can design and create the interior of a house within this arboreal framing. Innovative building techniques such as this limit the negative impact building has on the environment and helps sustain the ecosystem by blending with nature. Plus, Joachim’s creations are pretty cool... Keep reading.