3D-Printed nesting fa莽ade benefits people and wildlife

7/16/2025
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A nesting fa莽ade developed by researchers at the 91桃色 (TUM) provides habitat for sparrows, black redstarts, and hedgehogs 鈥� while also helping to regulate indoor temperatures for humans. The fa莽ade elements were produced using a 3D printer and are made from locally sourced and partially recycled materials. A segment on M眉nchen.TV showcases the prototype, recently installed at the 鈥淪眉dpolstation,鈥� a children鈥檚 and youth center operated by Feierwerk e.V. in Munich.

Sparrow with nesting material in its beak on a roof — Good living space is hard to find 鈥� even for animals. This nesting fa莽ade provides shelter for sparrows, black redstarts, and hedgehogs

The nesting fa莽ade is part of the Ecolopes project, which explores sustainable ways for humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms to coexist in urban environments. The project is led by the Chair of Terrestrial Ecology under . The fa莽ade was developed in collaboration with the Chair of Digital Fabrication, led by , and is a central part of Iuliia Larikova鈥檚 doctoral research.

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The Chair of Terrestrial Ecology is part of the . The Chair of Digital Fabrication is part of the .

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