Thrive Hive by Tom Back

Tom Back’s Straw “Thrive Hive” is a Cozy Home for Bees

08/24/2011

Thrive Hive by Tom Back

With Labor Day around the corner, you'd be forgiven for thinking the "Thrive Hive" by <a href="http://www.thumbdesigns.co.uk/">Tom Back</a> looks like a wooden and straw barbecue that would go up in flames if struck with a match. But in reality, this neat structure is actually a very cozy home for bees. It's also green, since the Kingston University student from London has made it using traditional hive weaving techniques and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/beautiful-bahia-house-showcases-natural-materials-and-smart-design/">natural materials</a>.

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Thrive Hive by Tom Back

No, this is not a barbecue

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Thrive Hive by Tom Back

It's a beehive, and it's totally green

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Thrive Hive by Tom Back

Made by Kingston University design student Tom Back

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Thrive Hive by Tom Back

The Thrive Hive is a sustainable home for bees

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Thrive Hive by Tom Back

Unlike bee boxes scattered on the landscape

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Thrive Hive by Tom Back

And more closely approximates bees' natural habitat and therefore fosters stronger colonies

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With Labor Day around the corner, you'd be forgiven for thinking the "Thrive Hive" by Tom Back looks like a wooden and straw barbecue that would go up in flames if struck with a match. But in reality, this neat structure is actually a very cozy home for bees. It's also green, since the Kingston University student from London has made it using traditional hive weaving techniques and natural materials.

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