The Danish practice has created an immersive experience in nature where footbridges wind through the forest, leading visitors to an observation tower that crests above the treetops. Photo Daniel Rasmussen

Singapore-based Look Architects designed a first of its kind elevated steel pedestrian walkway system weaving through forested areas in China, spanning over 6.3 kilometres from end to end. Photo Zhou Yue Dong

Singapore-based Look Architects designed a first of its kind elevated steel pedestrian walkway system weaving through forested areas in China, spanning over 6.3 kilometres from end to end. Photo Zhou Yue Dong

In the breathtaking lansdcape along the Paiva river in Portugal, engineering studio Trimétrica designed a walkway in dialogue with nature, morphology and panoramic views. Photo Nelson Garrido

In the breathtaking lansdcape along the Paiva river in Portugal, engineering studio Trimétrica designed a walkway in dialogue with nature, morphology and panoramic views. Photo Nelson Garrido

Linearscape Architecture built an elevated trail of bridges suspended above the natural environment of the Adirondacks to offer visitors a new perspective of the forest.

Linearscape Architecture built an elevated trail of bridges suspended above the natural environment of the Adirondacks to offer visitors a new perspective of the forest.

On the Nordkette mountain’s trail in Austria, Snøhetta designs ten architectural elements as places to stop and meditate. Photo Christian Flatscher

On the Nordkette mountain’s trail in Austria, Snøhetta designs ten architectural elements as places to stop and meditate. Photo Christian Flatscher

In the Westonbirt Arboretum, Glenn Howells Architects designed the longest treetop walkway in the UK, elevated 13 meters above the ground, in one of England’s Heritage sites. Photo Rob Parrish

In the Westonbirt Arboretum, Glenn Howells Architects designed the longest treetop walkway in the UK, elevated 13 meters above the ground, in one of England’s Heritage sites. Photo Rob Parrish

Designed by Marks Barfield Architects, the Walkway takes visitors 18m high into the tree canopy for a birdseye view of Kew. It provides insights into the special role of trees in our breathing planet and gives an intimate view of a deciduous woodland and its inhabitants from within the tranquillity of the leaves. Photo Peter Durant