Houses on posts

Jo Scheer's bamboo hooch
Located on the West coast of Puerto Rico, the hooch uses home grown timber bamboo as the structural components. Situated on over 10 acres of tropical foliage, with a view of the Caribbean, the hooch and home are available for vacation rentals.

DIY Network project
Well illustrated build with some good tips.

Ron Hazelton's Housecalls
Building a platform that sits within a tree, although support comes from posts and a brick wall.

Miso Barrel treehouses in Japan
These houses were built at much cost and legal battle and are at the height of luxuriance. They were built from huge recycled soya sauce barrels.

Koss platform house
Build process of a house raised on four legs.

Tom Norian's treehouse
A cleverly designed staircase both supports the house and keeps children using it safe from falls. Built by a dad in a California Craftmen-like style.

Videos

Treehouse time lapse
Clear time lapse video of a small treehouse being constructed between two trees.