# Metabolism-Supporting Beehives The 'Happy Bees' Beehive Reproduces the Natural Habitat for Bees By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-bees References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/happy-bees-alternative-beehive-to-provide-natural-habitat-for-bees/) & [fabienroyrgocollective](https://fabienroy.cargocollective.com/) It has become well-documented that the bee population around the world is experiencing hardship, so the 'Happy Bees' beehive has been designed by Fabien Roy to help support healthy farming. The beehive draws inspiration from the natural habitats that the insect would create in the will to support colonies in a more formalized manner as well as the health of the bees themselves. This is reported to not affect their metabolism as much as traditional beekeeping solutions, which speaks to healthier farming habits for beekeepers to appreciate. The 'Happy Bees' beehive features a cork exterior that is naturalistic, while also acting as an excellent insulator that is waterproof, rotproof and quite lightweight to be easily shifted around a property as needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The 'Happy Bees' beehive promotes healthier farming practices and supports sustainable agriculture through its design that replicates natural habitats for bees. - **Metabolism-supporting Solutions:** This innovative beehive provides a metabolism-supporting environment for bees, offering a disruptive solution to the declining bee population. - **Environmentally Friendly Beekeeping:** The use of cork as the exterior material in the 'Happy Bees' beehive contributes to an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to beekeeping. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Farming and Agriculture:** The 'Happy Bees' beehive is a game-changer for the farming and agriculture industry, offering a solution to support healthy bee populations and sustainable farming practices. - **Beekeeping and Apiary:** This innovation in beehive design presents opportunities for the beekeeping and apiary industry to adopt metabolism-supporting solutions and improve bee health. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The use of cork in the 'Happy Bees' beehive opens up innovative opportunities for the eco-friendly materials industry, providing waterproof, rotproof, and lightweight solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Beehive Farming Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2035-moving-beehive-mobility.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehive-system.md) - [Hive-Like Terracotta Cooling Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehive-cooling-installation.md) - [Bee-Watching Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shannan-beehive-observation-cabin.md) - [Bee-Friendly Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-bricks.md) - [Honey-Sweetened Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-mind-honeyade.md) - [Honey-Based Artisanal Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-to-body.md) - [Bee-Free Honey Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melibio.md) - [Hexagonal Ceiling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airhive.md)