The Treehouse at Yale

A project in New Haven, CT by Griffin Collier
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Part architecture, part sculpture, part childhood dream: a treehouse built for the community.
Backers: 200
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $10,536 of $5,000
Dates: Jan 11th -> Feb 2nd (23 days)
Project By: Griffin Collier
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Latest News

Announcing our New Home on the Web

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Though the cold and stormy weather continues to waylay our physical progress on the Treehouse, there are a number of exciting updates that I'd like to share with you. Even though you haven't heard from us in a while, the Treehouse Team has been hard... (Read More)

Last Chance

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
1 HOUR LEFT!Thank you all for your support.  (Anybody want to donate $1.38 so that we can pass 10.5K?) In the final hours I wanted to share a short video of my architectural advisor, Turner Brooks, poetically describing the treehouse with some... (Read More)

The Final Hours

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations! We've passed 10K!Thank you all for your unbelievable support. We could not have made it this far without you. In these final hours, please help us continue spreading the word. Let your friends know that this is the last chance to... (Read More)

Upgrades and Updates

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Reward Upgrade: Add just $15 to your pledge and reserve a place at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Yale Myers Forest. (Backers who pledge at the $100 level and higher are automatically invited) [limited: 35 of 50 spots remaining] New $150 Reward:... (Read More)

Treehouse Team Information Session - 1/30

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Information Session for the Treehouse TeamWednesday, Jan. 30th at the CEID (15 Prospect St.) 6:00-7:00 pm. Food will be provided. Come find out how you can get involved in making The Treehouse at Yale a reality. There are a number of creative... (Read More)

Treehouse Promoted by Yale College Council

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The following blurb appeared in the YCC Bulletin this morning: The Treehouse @ Yale - All of this month, until February 2, a group of Yale Students are raising money to build one of the world's most impressive treehouses. However, they need your... (Read More)

EVENT: Underbrook Coffeehouse 1/26

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Treehouse will be featured in the Underbrook Coffeehouse this Saturday, January 26.Come share in an evening of art and music, and hear Griffin speak about The Treehouse in person. Original drawings, models, and photographs will be on display.  (Read More)

Treehouse in the News!

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Back to school, and the work is already picking up far too quickly. I missed an exciting update yesterday: The Treehouse was featured in the Yale Daily News! http://yaledailynews.com/blog/2013/01/22/undergrad-to-build-treehouse/ 10 Days To Go! -... (Read More)

105% and climbing

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Goal Achieved!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations! We are going to have a treehouse!What happens now: This means that every reward is now GUARANTEED. If you request a T-Shirt you will receive a T-Shirt. If you request a drawing, you will receive a drawing. But this is still just the... (Read More)

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