Biodiversity Dome
A place for nature – A sustainable innovation project for the city of the future.
WE NEED BIODIVERSITY
HIVE FOR THE FUTURE
Hive for the Future is a project dedicated to safeguarding urban biodiversity by creating distributed hives designed for solitary desert bees, vital to maintaining ecosystem balance.
BIO-BASED DESIGN – PLA
The hives are 3D-printed using bio-based and fully sustainable materials, designed to blend seamlessly into the urban landscape while providing safe havens for pollinating insects.
This project embodies a fusion of technology, design and nature — a scalable model for tomorrow’s cities seeking to foster a more harmonious coexistence between humanity and the environment.
BEE DOME FOR DESERT
In the Saudi Arabian desert, near Taif, the abandoned village of Al-Kharfi conceals a captivating secret. 1,200 clay and mud hives, handcrafted by ancient inhabitants, are an extraordinary testament to survival and ingenuity.
These hives were more than just shelters for bees — they were a lifeline, yielding the honey essential to everyday existence.
In an environment where resources were scarce, this natural treasure offered the community food, medicine and sustenance. The hives are a testament to human resilience and the capacity to adapt, showing how people thrived in one of the world’s harshest landscapes.
A place for nature – A sustainable innovation project for the city of the future.
WE NEED BIODIVERSITY
HIVE FOR THE FUTURE
Hive for the Future is a project dedicated to safeguarding urban biodiversity by creating distributed hives designed for solitary desert bees, vital to maintaining ecosystem balance.
BIO-BASED DESIGN – PLA
The hives are 3D-printed using bio-based and fully sustainable materials, designed to blend seamlessly into the urban landscape while providing safe havens for pollinating insects.
This project embodies a fusion of technology, design and nature — a scalable model for tomorrow’s cities seeking to foster a more harmonious coexistence between humanity and the environment.
BEE DOME FOR DESERT
In the Saudi Arabian desert, near Taif, the abandoned village of Al-Kharfi conceals a captivating secret. 1,200 clay and mud hives, handcrafted by ancient inhabitants, are an extraordinary testament to survival and ingenuity.
These hives were more than just shelters for bees — they were a lifeline, yielding the honey essential to everyday existence.
In an environment where resources were scarce, this natural treasure offered the community food, medicine and sustenance. The hives are a testament to human resilience and the capacity to adapt, showing how people thrived in one of the world’s harshest landscapes.