January 6, 2013

The shrinking bird population in urban settings led Netherlands-based product designer Klaas Kuiken to design an archetype Birdhouse Rooftile that replaces a standard ceramic roof tile.

The rooftop nesting place, composed of a specially designed removable basket with access below, … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Finding
Tags: bird feeders, bird house, bird nesting boxes, bird population, birdhouse, Dutch design, urban birds
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September 27, 2011

Inspired by legendary architect Mies van der Rohe’s famous Barcelona Pavilion from 1929, designer Monique Engelund has reinterpreted the building as a modern gathering space for birds and a sculptural focal point for the garden. The Bird Pavilion honors van … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Experiencing, Green & Sustainable
Tags: bird bath, bird feeder, bird house, modern
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