BeeHaven
Winner in the Initiatives Category
"BeeHaven" is an innovative urban beehive design that provides sustainable habitats for pollinating bees in city environments. It is suitable for urban planners, environmental organizations, and communities aiming to enhance urban biodiversity and support bee populations. Its sustainability and innovation stem from integrating digital scans of tree forms with mycelium additive manufacturing to create adaptive habitats that meet bees' ecological needs. By using environmental analysis and the A-star algorithm to select optimal locations, it ensures scientifically sound placement.
Jury Statement: BeeHaven impresses with its innovative approach to supporting urban bee populations with sustainable natural materials. The product can thus make an important contribution to promoting urban biodiversity.