Beekeeping is still prohibited in many cities, but with this innovative solution that could change successfully in the future. The innovative hive by Philips allows beekeepers to harvest fresh honey at home. Designed around the idea of a sustainable urban lifestyle, it is a new concept. This indoor hive is perfect for people who live in apartments without backyards or gardens. The project also offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of these creatures and can be used to share knowledge.
Indoor hive by Philips
The design of the beehive is unconventional, visually appealing and respectful of the natural behavior of bees. The innovative hive by Philips consists of two parts: an entrance and flower pot outside the window, connected to the device, and an indoor glass container with honeycomb. The teardrop-shaped vessel is orange and transparent, filtering the incoming light while allowing you to watch the bees at work.
Keeping bees at home: hive by Philips
The hive comes with a number of support discs inside, where the bees build their comb. By pressing a button, smoke is blown into the hive so the bees can be calmed before the glass cover is opened. This is the traditional way to calm bees. We are not sure whether the innovative hive by Philips would succeed on the market, but it seems to be a simple and elegant way to help counter the overall decline of bees.
A series of bee cells inside
The Philips "hive" concept was introduced as part of the Microbial Home project at Dutch Design Week 2011 in Eindhoven. Microbial Home is an experiment in rethinking the ecosystem of the house. The collection includes a kitchen that turns waste into methane to provide electricity for the home.
Fresh honey in the house
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