News, Tree is live part of NYC office (growing, trees, south)

[JD59]

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The owner of a New York City towing business says he's happy to work under a tree -- one that grows through the middle of his desk and office roof.

About 32 years ago, Tommy Cali, owner of Cove Auto Towing & Recovery, transformed the enclosed front porch of his Queens borough home, next to the garage where he fixes cars, into an office.



Read more: Tree is live part of NYC office - UPI.com

[goldengrain]

I wish that there were a picture of this thing.
What a fine gesture. I like trees.

[uggabugga]

i agree, this story suffers without pictures.

[pvande55]

A Tree Grows In Queens Auto Shop « CBS New York

Well, then, take a look!

[uggabugga]

cool. thanks pvande55.

[goldengrain]

Lovely. I wonder if he waters it or perhaps there is a high water table.
What a fine person he must be, and an independent thinker.

[Whatsthenews]

I have a book about green homes and there's a picture of a home with a sunroom with a HUGE deciduous tree growing in it.Again, they didn't want to take it down and it provides shade in the Summer.
They have a neat bench seat built around the trunk.
Now how about this?
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See the one with the toilet?

[goldengrain]

Yes, I see the toilet. Is there a pipe connection down under it, I wonder/hope?

[Gerania]

There's a house in southern New Jersey which surrounds a tree. Pretty interesting concept.