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Myths and misconceptions about bird-friendly glass

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Myths and misconceptions about bird-friendly glass

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This series was devised to challenge common myths and provide some insights into bird-friendly glass solutions. We hope these videos will help you gain a deeper understanding of the way birds interact with glass, innovative bird-friendly technologies, and how to choose the right solution for your project.

Myth #1: Bird-window collisions are only a problem in big cities

Bird-window collisions are not confined to large cities. Suburban buildings also cause millions of bird collisions annually.

 

 

Myth #2: One bird-friendly glass solution will work the same wherever you put it

Delve into the influence of lighting conditions and surrounding scenery on the performance of bird-friendly glass solutions.

Myth #3: Bird-friendly glass is not aesthetically pleasing

From artful patterns to minimalist styles, discover how various patterns can blend with building design.

 

 

Myth #4: Bird-friendly glass ruins the view for building occupants

Explore how modern solutions can be selected according to lighting conditions and outside scenery to help preserve the appeal of light-filled interiors.

Myth #5: All bird-friendly UV glass solutions work uniformly

Examine the nuances of bird-friendly UV glass with our four guiding principles. These principles will assist you in selecting UV glass solutions that not only help prevent bird-window collisions but also are almost invisible to humans.

 

 

Myth #6: A few stickers are enough to deter birds from colliding with windows

Reconsider the effectiveness of stickers in deterring birds from colliding with windows, and discover more sophisticated approaches which can help protect our feathered friends.

Key points to keep in mind

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Bird-window collisions extend beyond cities to suburban buildings, which also contribute to this issue.

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Lighting conditions and surrounding scenery can highly influence the effectiveness of bird-friendly glass solutions.

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Understanding the UV color spectrum can help you choose solutions that have a minimal impact on a building occupant’s view while helping to safeguard birds.

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Reconsider bird collision prevention: stickers may not serve as effective deterrents.

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