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Material selection, The Bee Brick: building habitat for solitary bees,…
Material selection
1. It should have sufficient strength to be integrated within a build
Concrete and alternative waste materials.
2. Longevity.The brick cannot downgrade over time.
3.The material used should be environmentally friendly.
The Bee Brick: building habitat for solitary bees
Purpose and functionality
Purpose
To create nesting habitat for cavity-nesting bees and wasps within sub/urban communities.
Functionality
The brick has the dual function of being a construction material that also promotes biodiversity.
Material selection
Number of cavities
Each Bee Brick provides 18 cavities for solitary bees to lay their eggs.
Fascia design
To lay out the cavities in a non-uniform pattern rather than a uniform pattern.
Installation and implementation
Bee Bricks can be installed above ground in external walls, in boundary walls, and used within landscaping.
Bee Bricks can be installed above ground in external walls, in boundary walls, and used within landscaping.
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