Bee Home is a design for a permanent garden installation pollinator habitat, perfect for supporting any garden’s ecosystem. This project is also a challenge in how to design a workshop to teach and inform the public about the importance of supporting pollinators.

BEE HOME

BEE HOME

“Did you know that one in four native bee species face the threat of extinction? The good news is that 70% of the land in the US is privately owned. We can make a difference in Ohio.” - Save Ohio Bees 2026

  • "Goodell also said last spring, her team suggested approximately 17 Ohio bee species be listed as rare or endangered. "

    —Bee Article from The Post 2025

  • "The reported loss of 55.6% of honey bee colonies from 2024 to 2025 is a deeply concerning trend for both beekeepers and the environment."

    —U.S. Bee Statistics Article 2026

  • "About 40 percent of insect pollinators globally are threatened, including many native bees that are essential for US crop and wildflower pollination."

    —SaveOhioBees 2026

Design Goals

Design a workshop meeting and weatherproof sign to educate others about the importance of supporting native pollinators

Permanent but Replaceable

Make the base permanent for any garden that allows the removal and maintenance for the individual pollinator habitat units

Educational

Sustainable

Utilize sustainable materials and methods to create the garden installation’s base and pollinator habitats (bamboo and scrap wood)

Inspiration

Build Plan