What can we learn from how animals build their homes? Unlike humans, you’ll find that all animal homes are naturally built, and biodegrade at end of use. No concrete or toxic cement needed!
Don’t leave out human hair or pet fur for birds’ nests (nor lint as it can cause mould) as hair and fur often contains remnants of shampoos and medicine and can cause choking (as can lint). Birds have been building nests for thousands of years, without our help.
Built by Animals looks at 26 animals who have inspired the most amazing materials used in the natural building industry today. Thanks to biomimicry, today we can use more solar energy, grow plants in the desert, pump water to tall buildings and clean up polluted rivers. Learn how bees make a honeycomb shape to strengthen their homes, and termites that build their homes with natural air conditioning. And who will win the Animal Builder Award – the prairie dog, peacock, beaver or firefly?
