Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in Pittsburgh
Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
Book a demoPittsburgh, with its rolling hills and three rivers, offers an abundance of green spaces. The city’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its pollinator-friendly programs and urban gardens. Native plants such as black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, and milkweed thrive, supporting local pollinators and enriching Pittsburgh’s urban landscape.
Bring nature-based solutions to your building
Use your property to make a lasting impact on your community and city.
Nature-focused amenities
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
Environmental workshops
From beekeeping 101 to bottling your own honey, you’ll have everything you need to make your building events unforgettable.
Sustainability initiatives
Sustainability initiatives
Earn green building certifications, foster environmental awareness, and support nature in the city.
Nature and biodiversity monitoring
Nature and biodiversity monitoring
Enhance your ESG report and make informed decisions to support biodiversity.
Join the movement in Pittsburgh
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A few of our clients in Pittsburgh
Local client spotlight
LANXESS
Chemical manufacturer LANXESS has brought bees to their property to strengthen both their sustainability and community engagement strategies. The bees are a tangible way to create more awareness around the environment and LANXESS’ broader sustainability initiatives. They have also used the workshop element of the program to connect with their community. They opted to donate the annual workshops led by their Alvéole beekeeper to neighboring elementary schools, giving local kids a chance to learn about their environment in a unique way.
Align with Pittsburgh’s green regulations
Pittsburgh has created the Climate Action Plan to lessen the city’s contribution to climate change. This plan includes initiatives to protect the urban ecosystem, including increasing biodiversity, green spaces, and natural habitat.
Why choose Alvéole?
Put your trust in an experienced partner
We work with over 10 buildings in Pittsburgh and 2500+ leading organizations across North America and Europe.
Promote community engagement and wellness
Take part in educational team building activities and stay connected through an online platform dedicated to your nature-based program.
Increase the value of your property
Attract tenants and investors by showcasing your environmental initiatives.
Strengthen your sustainability strategy
Access data-focused sustainability metrics and earn points towards green building certifications.
Frequently asked questions
Urban beekeeping in Pittsburgh is regulated by city ordinances, requiring beekeepers to register their hives with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and adhere to specific guidelines regarding hive placement and maintenance to ensure public safety and neighborhood harmony. Alvéole’s professional beekeepers ensure compliance with all local and state regulations in Pittsburgh.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful bee programs operating throughout Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh’s sustainability efforts, including initiatives to promote green spaces, biodiversity, and environmental education. Alvéole’s approach to beekeeping contributes to Pittsburgh’s broader goals of creating a more sustainable urban environment.
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