Nest Facade — opening view

Architecture / Concept study

Nest Facade

A living facade system turning buildings into habitats for biodiversity.

Program
Architectural Research – Facade System
Size
Scalable facade module system
Location
Concept study
Client
Research and Design Initiative
Team
Geoffrey Eberle, Magdalena Mróz
Collaborators
ENTROPIC
Year
2023

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The project

In the face of accelerating biodiversity loss, cities hold untapped potential for ecological regeneration. NEST proposes to reclaim unused vertical surfaces, converting them into networks of life. The façade system not only improves building performance but also redefines architecture as a regenerative environmental infrastructure.

NEST introduces an ecological facade technology developed through sustainable ceramic and clay additive manufacturing. Each panel is tailored to support specific microhabitats—ranging from nesting cavities and pollinator niches to low-maintenance vegetation pockets. The system creates a healthier microclimate, increasing local ecological density while offering tangible acoustic and thermal benefits.

Designed as a modular and flexible kit, NEST can adapt to new or existing buildings through interchangeable configurations. It promotes low-carbon fabrication and simple installation, enabling scalable application across urban contexts. By merging architecture and ecology, NEST transforms buildings from inert enclosures into active participants in environmental renewal.

Greenery Facade created with Nest
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The idea

A living facade system turning buildings into habitats for biodiversity.

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Facade Structure
Facade Structure
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