Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in San Francisco
Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
Book a demoThe Alvéole bees have been buzzing in San Francisco since 2020. Emblematic of California’s warm and sunny weather, San Francisco boasts an exceptionally diverse climate that has flora blooming nearly year-round. The city’s environmental initiatives, including urban gardening and habitat restoration, demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability. From fragrant eucalyptus to mustard, rosemary, and ivy, the Fog City’s hilly streets make for a pollinator feast.
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.
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A few of our clients in San Francisco
Local client spotlight
One Bush Plaza
One Bush Plaza is a Tishman Speyer owned office building in San Francisco’s financial district. The team has leveraged their bee program to keep tenants engaged and excited about their space.
Through beekeeper visits and interactive educational workshops, the team has fostered a stronger sense of connection between tenants, their building, and the environment.
Follow the One Bush Plaza bees
Align with San Francisco’s green regulations
The San Francisco Biodiversity Guidelines are a tool for integrating biodiversity into the built environment, so that urban development and all other landscaping projects support local nature.
Why choose Alvéole?
Put your trust in an experienced partner
We work with over 350 buildings in Atlanta 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 San Francisco is regulated by local ordinances, which require beekeepers to adhere to guidelines on hive placement. Professional Alvéole beekeepers ensure compliance with all local regulations and best practices in San Francisco.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful bee programs operating throughout San Francisco. 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.
A bee program supports San Francisco’s sustainability goals, including those outlined in the San Francisco Climate Action Plan. A bee program promotes urban biodiversity and provides educational opportunities about the vital role of pollinators in maintaining healthy environments. This aligns with San Francisco’s broader efforts to promote environmental stewardship and foster a more sustainable and resilient city.
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