# Insect Architecture Helen Nodding Helps Out Bugs With Mini Bridges By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-architecture-helen-nodding References: [storiesfromspace](http://storiesfromspace.co.uk/data/html/menu.html) What is a bug to do when he wants to cross a gaping crack in the pavement? Helen Nodding created [tiny bridges for bugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct) to help out these little crawlers. Her intricate bridges are made of natural materials and are only temporary constructions, lasting no more then a few days. She also builds some [insect shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-blocks) that are truly extraordinary. I've never been jealous of an ant - until now. **Implications** - In today's consumer world, the speedy introduction of a wide range of products and items onto the market has led to individuals developing very short attention spans. Businesses that are able to create [naturally disposable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdaid) whose use is intended for short periods of time will satisfy the consumer cravings of today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Insect Bridges:** Creating eco-friendly temporary bridges for small insects can be a new trend that can solve a problem in an eco-friendly manner. - **Insect Shelters:** Building intricate shelters for small insects using natural materials can be a new trend in eco-friendly architecture. - **Disposable Natural Products:** Creating naturally disposable products whose use is intended for short periods of time can be a new trend that satisfies consumer cravings today. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Construction:** Implementing eco-friendly materials and designs in architecture and construction can lead to creating natural shelters, bridges, and other structures for small insects. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Developing eco-friendly solutions and products for small insects can be a subcategory of environmental sustainability. - **Consumer Goods:** Designing and producing naturally disposable products for short-term use can be a new trend in the consumer goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Bee-Friendly Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-bricks.md) - [Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1.md) - [Urban pollinator architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host.md) - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md) - [Biodegradable Wildlife Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-wildlife-habitat.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md)