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
Portland, known for its lush landscapes and eco-conscious spirit, is home to an impressive network of green spaces and urban gardens. The city's strong commitment to sustainability is reflected in its pollinator-friendly initiatives and thriving native plant communities. Species such as Oregon grape, camas, and red flowering currant flourish here, supporting local pollinators and contributing to Portland's natural character.
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
Moda Tower
Moda Tower in downtown Portland is home to a rooftop beehive that supports the building's sustainability strategy and gives tenants a meaningful connection to urban nature. The program has become a key engagement tool for the building's property management team.
Portland's Climate Emergency Workplan outlines the city's commitment to bold action on climate change, including nature-based solutions, urban greening, and biodiversity initiatives that support pollinators and strengthen local ecosystems.
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 Portland is regulated by city ordinances, which require beekeepers to follow guidelines on hive placement and maintenance to ensure public safety and minimize disturbances to neighbors. Additionally, beekeepers must register their hives with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers ensure compliance with all local and state regulations in Portland.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful bee programs operating throughout Portland. 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.
Alvéole's urban beekeeping program aligns with Portland's sustainability efforts, including initiatives to promote green spaces, biodiversity, and environmental education. Alvéole's approach to beekeeping contributes to Portland's broader goals of creating a more sustainable urban environment.