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London without bees by Ben KirkLondon Without Bees is an architectural design concept that prepares for the very real possibility that one day bees will go completely extinct. Designed by former University of Westminster student Ben Kirk, these towers will shoot pollen-filled balloons into the air, where the windstream will help them travel to different points throughout London. Strategically-located <a href="http://inhabitat.com/long-beach-recycling-center-recycles-itself/">recycling centers</a> will then collect the floating spores and distribute them to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/londons-whitehorse-street-apartments-create-its-own-garden-views/">various city gardens</a> using a special funnel.1
London without bees by Ben KirkBen Kirk prepares us for the very real possibility that one day, there will be no more bees.2
London without bees by Ben KirkNo bees means no honey, no flowers, and seriuosly compromised agricultural production.3
London without bees by Ben KirkKirk turns to biomimicry for a solution.4
London without bees by Ben KirkHis towers launch pollen-filled balloons into the air.5
London without bees by Ben KirkThese are then picked up by the windstream and carried throughout the city.6
London without bees by Ben KirkThey are then received at recycling centers that then process them for artificial pollination.7
London without bees by Ben KirkA home variety is also available.8
London without bees by Ben KirkDelivered over the shelf in a flat-pack, the "chandelier" hangs off the back of terraced London gardens.9
London without bees by Ben KirkWind and dangling acetate help to brush the pollen from the anthers of one flower to another's stigma!10
