# Small Town Birdhouses For the Birds by Jeff Canham and Luke Bartels By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-birds References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/for-the-birds.php) & [curiosityshoppeonline](http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/) I think that it's a noble attempt to create a town that's exclusively 'For the Birds.' I mean, we humans shouldn't be the only ones to benefit from an ordered existence with roles and duties to keep life meaningful. Birds should be given a chance to live life to the fullest as well and what better way than by owning a pawn shop or bar? Created by painter Jeff Canham and woodworker Luke Bartels, 'For the Birds' was a simple project that occurred because they shared a studio space in San Francisco. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avian Architecture:** The trend of creating bird-friendly urban environments opens up opportunities for architects to design birdhouses and nests in urban landscapes. - **Eco-entrepreneurship:** As people become more aware of the benefits of bird-friendly cities, eco-entrepreneurs can capitalize on the demand for specialized birdhouse designs and products that benefit bird habitats. - **Social Responsibility:** Organizations can increase their social responsibility by adopting bird-friendly practices, such as providing safe environments for birds, in cities and towns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can embrace new design challenges by incorporating bird friendly spaces or habitats into urban development. - **Eco-tourism:** Industries related to eco-tourism can leverage the growing interest in bird-watching by providing bird-friendly accommodations, guided tours, and unique experiences. - **Retail:** With the trend on bird-friendly habitats on the rise there is an opportunity for specialty retail stores to focus on products that support bird habitat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Birdhouse-Integrated Address Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-common-house.md) - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [Home Exterior Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numbird.md) - [Educational Linoleum Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-birdhouse.md) - [Birdhouse-Resembling Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-birdhouse.md) - [Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-birdhouse-kit.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Sustainable Bird House Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-bird.md)