Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
Bring nature-based solutions to your building
Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World, is also known for its vibrant green spaces and commitment to sustainability. The city's pollinator-friendly initiatives and urban gardens reflect a deep respect for the natural environment. Native plants such as Texas bluebonnet, Texas sage, and Turk's cap thrive here, supporting local pollinators and enhancing Austin's natural beauty.
Use your property to make a lasting impact on your community and city.
Nature-focused amenities
Foster a sense of attachment to the building with bee habitats and branded jars of honey from your own property.
Environmental workshops
From beekeeping 101 to bottling your own honey, you’ll have everything you need to make your building events unforgettable.
Sustainability initiatives
Earn green building certifications, foster environmental awareness, and support nature in the city.
Nature and biodiversity monitoring
Enhance your ESG report and make informed decisions to support biodiversity.
Buildings
Partners
Bee Habitats
Indeed Tower
Indeed Tower in downtown Austin is home to a rooftop beehive that supports the building's sustainability goals and gives tenants a unique connection to urban nature. The program has become a talking point for leasing teams and a source of pride for building occupants.
Austin's Austin Climate Equity Plan sets ambitious goals for reducing emissions and building climate resilience, with a focus on nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and equitable access to green spaces across the city.
Why choose Alvéole?
Tenant subscriptions & event booking
Tenants subscribe to updates and book workshops directly. Your subscriber list stays current automatically.
Engagement & participation tracking
See attendance rates, repeat participation, and engagement trends by property, ready before renewal conversations.
Content library & templates
Pre-built email templates, event content, and photos, ready to use without building anything from scratch.
Biodiversity & hive data
Nature monitoring data structured for sustainability reports, GRESB submissions, and investor disclosures.
Frequently asked questions
Urban beekeeping in Austin is regulated by local ordinances, which require beekeepers to follow guidelines regarding hive placement. Professional Alvéole beekeepers ensure compliance with all local regulations and best practices.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful bee programs operating throughout Austin. At Alvéole, we work with a special breed of Italian honey bees selected for their docility. Honey bees are gentle creatures who (almost) never sting without reason. Unless they feel threatened, bees have no motivation to sting – in fact, once they sting, they lose their stinger along with a part of their abdomen, and die.Wild bees are as peaceful as honey bees. They technically can sting, but they don’t. Docile and nonterritorial, they’re extremely gentle. Unless they’re being touched, they simply go about their business.
A bee program supports Austin's sustainability initiatives, such as those outlined in the Austin Community Climate Plan. A bee program promotes urban biodiversity and provides educational opportunities about the vital role of pollinators. This aligns with Austin's broader efforts to promote environmental stewardship, green infrastructure, and sustainable urban development.