Bob Jones High School is well represented at the Huntsville Botanical Garden by designing and building a tree house for this years’ summer long event called ‘Tremendous Tree Houses’. Chosen as one of only eight designs approved for construction in the Gardens.
Under the guidance of Engineering For Tomorrow Academy facility member Jeremy Raper and advisers Josh Hendrickson of Wilson Lumber and John Allen of SCD. A student team from Bob Jones High School built a fun and relaxing tree house in the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.
Located at the far end of Huntsville Botanical Gardens, the Relaxation Station stands two stories tall with interactive features such as a slide and attached swing. You can get to the upper level by climbing the ladder at the rear or go 'inside' and use the climbing wall to access the second story.
This tree house was a full wrap-around deck on the upper level. Children can play and learn on the black-board desk. Kick back in the sand box or sit down and draw with table & chairs. All amenities are sized for the younger crowd but don’t fret. Grown-ups can safely make it up the ladder, as long as they have ‘kid’ supervision.
Bob Jones 'Relaxation Station' is the only tree house with lights! Alabama Solar Association (ASA) provided a 45 watt solar system complete with battery backup, which the Bob Jones team integrated into the upper rafters for safety. The system is used to power lights for both the upper and lower story. We live in Huntsville, even our tree houses are high tech.
Team Leader: Jonathan Clark
Team Members:Tyler Bell, Jared Bredin, EJ Nnorom, A’Yonnika Rogers, Ross Spears, Matthew Stewart
Technical Advisors:Jeremy Raper (Bob Jones - Engineering For Tomorrow Academy), Josh Hendrickson (Wilson Lumber), John Allen (Southern Construction & Design)
ASA Solar Advisors:Morton Archilbald (President), Kay L Detter (Public Relations), Steve Archibald (IT Director)
