[Ebook] Building better for birds
[Ebook] Building better for birds
The rapid decline in bird populations worldwide is partially caused by bird-window collisions. As awareness of the issue grows, building owners and authorities demand more bird-friendly approaches.
How do birds see glass?
Birds are adapted to their natural environment. However, their visual abilities make it difficult for them to identify glass as an obstacle. As a result, they can collide with glass buildings and windows: they see them as an extension of their natural environment, instead of a barrier.
How can collisions be avoided?
Every year, up to 1 billion birds disappear (1). As a result, governments authorities have begun to implement some regulations regarding the use of glass on building facades.
This is the case in cities such as New York, where significant parts of each building’s envelope have to be constructed with bird-friendly materials.
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What is this Ebook about?
In this Ebook, you will:
Discover how bird-friendly glazing can be used, while taking into account your project’s goals and constraints such as:
- the building’s expected energy performance;
- the desired aesthetic appearance;
- the project’s complexity;
- the budget.
Find out more about the available options and their applications.
Learn how to strike a balance and meet the needs of all stakeholders – both birds and humans.
Sources (1) Bird–building collisions in the United States: Estimates of annual mortality and species vulnerability