Professionals – architects

Integral Brick Bird and Bat Box Specification for Architects

Our award-winning solutions stand as the premier choice for architects seeking to enhance biodiversity within their site designs. Furthermore, we possess comprehensive expertise in addressing the sustainable development challenges frequently encountered within your profession.

Projects we have worked with

We have worked with Architects across the country in an array or projects to incorporate biodiversity into new projects and obtain Biodiversity Nett Gain (BNG) Members of staff have a fountain of knowledge regarding technical and ecology aspects to aid your project. Here are a few of the projects we have work with.

Great Ormond Street Research Centre

Black Horse Road Project

Cambridge University Halls or Residence

Battersea Power Station Regeneration

Species	Hole Size & Type	Ideal height above ground
Blue Tit	28mm diameter	1.5 – 5 metres
Coal Tit	28mm diameter	1.5 – 5 metres
Crested Tit	28mm diameter	1.5 – 5 metres
Great Tit	28mm diameter	1.5 – 5 metres
Grey Wagtail	30mm square cut out	2 – 8 metres
House Sparrow	34mm diameter	2 – 10 metres
Nuthatch	34mm diameter	3 – 10 metres
Pied Fly Catcher	34mm diameter	2 – 4 metres
Redstart	40mm diameter	3 – 10 metres
Black Redstart	40mm diameter	2 – 8 metres
Spotted Fly Catcher	60mm diameter	2 – 5 metres
Starling	50mm diameter	3 – 10 metres
Tree Creeper	34mm diameter	1.5 – 5 metres
Swift	75mm cresent	5 – 10 metres
Wren	28mm diameter	1 – 4 metres
Bats	20mm crescent at base	3 – 10 metres

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Freqently asked questions

What is the likely take up rate of boxes once installed?

Results from boxes we have fitted indicate a 75% take up rate (i.e. a nest or roost site) within the first 12 months. We are delighted to say that to date, 100% of boxes used for nesting have been used again the following year.

What is the range of bird species that will use your nesting boxes?

House sparrows, tit species, wagtails, flycatchers, black redstarts and starlings will all use the standard box; the aperture size is modified dictating which of the above are likely to be attracted.

The swift nest box is modified with an arch shaped entrance aperture; a shallow internal cup assists and accelerates nest construction. A sparrow nest box is constructed as a terrace, with two separate compartments, each with its own entrance.

How durable are your boxes?

The body is made from recycled polypropylene – an extremely tough and durable material used in construction for cavity trays and damp proof courses. This means the box lets in minimal amounts of moisture in adverse weather conditions making it such a highly desirable dry winter roost. As the plastic will be exposed to virtually no sunlight (if any), degradation is effectively eliminated. As a result the boxes are expected to last for the lifetime of the building in which they are housed – an important feature in terms of environmental planning.