The Bird Brick by designer Aaron Dunkerton places birdhouses in walls. Dunkerton created a series of bricks with cavities to act as a shelter for birds. Since urban nesting sites have decreased, building birdhouses into walls helps to keep the avian population up.
The bird brick consists of a series of blocks arranged to form a circular cavity. Filling the cavity is a hollow and removable brick. The brick was made to be removable to allow it to be cleaned. According to Dunkerton, the cavity must be cleared every 2-5 years. All you have to do is twist out the brick, remove any debris and place the brick back into the cavity.
Dunkerton's brick design has been shortlisted for a Future Pioneer Award at New Designers 2013.
Avian-Sheltering Bricks
The 'Bird Brick' is Built Directly into Walls to Act as a Birdhouse
Trend Themes
1. Urban Birdhouses - Creating birdhouses within urban structures to mitigate the decrease of urban nesting sites.
2. Green Infrastructure - Integrating natural elements and designs with urban infrastructure to contribute to the ecological well-being of urban areas.
3. Sustainable Architecture - Integrating eco-friendly designs into urban architecture and constructions.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Building professionals can incorporate eco-friendly bird brick designs to their constructions to help urban avian population.
2. Environmental Conservation - Environmental groups can promote bird-brick installation to support the growing need for urban green infrastructure.
3. Construction Material Manufacturing - Manufacturers can create eco-friendly and durable materials and designs for bird-bricks and similar green infrastructure elements.