The Elevator B concept is a 22-foot tall tower made of steel, cyprus and glass just along the Buffalo River on a site called Silo City.
The structure is a man-engineered effort to provide the dwindling population of bees with a safe haven. Inside the tower is a cavity that can be raised and lowered by a pulley manned by a bee keeper to promote bee activity. Buffalo winters are notoriously cold and tough, but the shaft will insulate the critical creatures. Since 2006, the bee population, responsible for pollinating vegetable and fruit crops, has dwindled drastically. This has been caused by deadly mixture of factors: parasites, viruses, climate change and finally, agriculture pesticides have all been preying on the population.
This environmental effort is worthwhile as it both raises awareness about the plight of the bees while offering a solution to help prolong the existence of the species.
Human-Crafted Bee Hives
The Elevator B is a Tower Bent on Saving the Bees
Trend Themes
1. Bee Habitat Innovations - There is a need for other bee habitat innovations to address the multiple factors causing their declining population.
2. Man-made Environmental Solutions - Developing man-made environmental solutions can help maintain and prolong the life of species like bees.
3. Sustainable Agriculture Technologies - Sustainable agriculture technologies should be developed to prevent harming bee populations by reducing the need for pesticides.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Conservation - Environmental conservation industries can work on creating more bee-friendly habitats to combat population decline.
2. Agriculture Technology - Agriculture technology industries can develop sustainable and eco-friendly technologies that minimize the harmful effects of pesticides on bees.
3. Architecture - Architecture industries may explore sustainable environments and integrate bee habitats into the design of buildings and structures.