From the people who brought us those colourful urban chicken coops, the Eglu we posted about last summer, UK-based company Omlet has now launched an urban bee keeping version aptly named, Beehaus.

Built with the urban beekeeper in mind, one can now enjoy the fascinating experience of keeping bees in your own garden or rooftop! These hives are specifically designed for urban areas. Each one has enough space to maintain a colony for one year in one hive versus the usual two.

According to a Guardian interview with Johannes Paul, owner of Omlet, "Bees numbers have declined so much in recent years that it's possible we're not going to be able to pollinate all the crops that we need to. The reason for this is that most bee hives are kept in agricultural areas, and so if more hives are kept in towns and cities it will help the population in general".




Omlet shows everything a newbie beekeeper needs to know. From starter kits, online how-to video's, and ordering bees. Of course this isn't for everyone, and they do recommend you consult with your neighbors first; but still, its another clever step closer to a greener world.

www.omlet.co.uk