Bricology
The Bricology range integrates wildlife habitats into the built environment, providing safe, non-invasive spaces for birds, bats, and bees. Our solutions blend effortlessly with building facades, supporting biodiversity without compromising architectural aesthetics. By addressing the urgent need for conservation, Bricology habitats contribute to a sustainable and wildlife-friendly future.
Bricology Habitats
Starling Box
Once common across the UK, starling numbers have dropped sharply-making this Red List bird a species of conservation concern. FabSpeed’s three-course-high Starling Box provides a safe and sheltered nesting space, designed with an appropriately sized entrance and a brick-faced finish to suit your façade. Best installed high up with a clear flight path, it supports breeding from April to August while integrating discreetly into the building fabric.
Bat Box
Bats are vital to our ecosystems, yet four of the UK’s breeding species are now red-listed. The FabSpeed Bat Box is a five-course-high unit that offers a secure roosting space with excellent thermal properties. Designed for easy integration and minimal maintenance, the unit can be faced in bricks that match your development or existing property. Correct placement is essential, so we advise consulting with an ecologist during planning.
Sparrow Box
The house sparrow population has halved in recent decades. This two-course-high unit creates a suitable cavity for nesting, with a small access point and subtle appearance that fits easily into residential developments. Boxes should be installed 2–4m above ground, ideally under eaves or in quiet locations with open access.
Bee Brick
Pollinators face serious decline due to habitat loss and fragmented foraging grounds. The FabSpeed Bee Brick supports solitary bee species by offering protected nesting holes within a single brick unit. Apertures of varying sizes suit different species, and the brick can be installed 1–5m high on south or south-east facing façades. When placed near flowering plants, Bee Bricks help promote a thriving pollinator population.
Swift Box
Working with Action for Swifts, FabSpeed can produce Swift Bricks, which offer permanent, mess-free nest sites for Swifts and other small birds, including red-listed species like House Sparrows and Starlings. Built to BS 42021:2022, they integrate seamlessly into new developments and require no maintenance. One brick per dwelling is recommended by RIBA and the Future Homes Hub, supporting biodiversity through simple, long-lasting design.
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Supporting local wildlife
Modern construction often disrupts habitats, contributing to the decline of species like sparrows, starlings, bats, and bees. Bricology habitats are a proactive solution, integrating wildlife spaces directly into building facades to support population recovery. These habitats enable species to thrive in urban environments while fostering a stronger connection between people and nature.
Easy to integrate, priceless for the planet
Bricology products are crafted with flexibility in mind, allowing them to be faced with a variety of clay bricks to match any existing or planned facade. This ensures you can provide ecological support without compromising the architectural integrity of your building.
Optimal placement for maximum impact
Strategic placement is key to supporting the target species for each habitat type. Builders should consider ideal heights, orientations, and local conditions and consult ecological specialists for best results. These habitats integrate easily into the building process for straightforward installation.
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