Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in Philadelphia

Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.

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Bee Habitats

Bring nature-based solutions to your building

Philadelphia is no stranger to urban bees. The city has been hosting rooftop beehives since 1914. In fact, the most commonly used beehive model in the country was designed by a Philly native. The city’s pollinators feast on a wide variety of white clover, milkweed, and linden trees.

Nature-focused amenities

Foster a sense of attachment to the building with bee habitats and branded jars of honey from your own property.
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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.
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Nature and biodiversity monitoring

Enhance your ESG report 
and make informed decisions to support biodiversity.
Local Stories

Meet the neighborhood bees

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ONE Liberty Place

Since 2021, honey bees have called the Shops at Liberty Place rooftop home.

The property team was inspired to bring on a beekeeping program to increase environmental awareness and engagement within the community.

ONE Liberty Place holds informational and interactive events hosted by their Alvéole beekeeper. Participants have had the chance to swing by a kiosk and ask their burning beekeeping questions, or make their own candles from beeswax.

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"Tenants love the honey, and prospects never forget it. It’s thoughtful, unexpected, and a constant reminder of what makes this building different."
- Leasing Director, Philadelphia
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Alvéole in the media

Urban beekeeping has Philly rooftops and backyards buzzing
Philly Voice
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Rooftop Romp: How Office Owners Can Unlock Value On The Top Floor
Forbes
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Offices Dangle Beehives and Garden Plots to Coax Workers Back
New York Times
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Local policy & incentives

Philadelphia is already pushing for this

Greenworks is the City of Philadelphia's longterm sustainability plan. It includes objectives for more natural green spaces and access to environmental education.

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