Bird-Friendly Design
Glass product solutions and other strategies for reducing bird collisions
Sponsored by Guardian Glass | By Sarah Aswell
This course is part of the Glass in Architecture Academy
Guardian Glass, a major business unit of Guardian Industries, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float,coated, and fabricated glass products, offering a range of low-emissivity and interior glass options to meet performance and design requirements. www.guardianglass.com
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in July 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the four common reasons that birds collide with glass, from both the perspectives of bird behavior and building design, and how these collisions can impact the occupant experience.
- Explain bird-friendly product testing methods, their scoring rubrics, and how a bird-safe building can positively impact occupant behavior.
- Describe how clear access to natural lighting can improve occupant health, welfare, and connection with nature.
- Discuss the different types of bird-friendly glass products, installation methods, and uses.
- Recognize bird-friendly design elements that utilize a building’s shape, location, orientation, and landscaping.
