Nature-based solutions for commercial buildings in San Diego
Alvéole leverages bees on your commercial building to help you boost tenant engagement and achieve your sustainability goals.
The Alvéole bees have been buzzing in San Diego since 2021. Famed for its sandy beaches and thriving outdoorsy community, San Diego is home to a whole range of native bee-friendly flowers including bee balm, anise hyssop, and echinacea flowers. The city’s environmental initiatives, such as coastal restoration and water conservation, highlight a dedication to sustainability. From the native plant garden at Balboa Park to the pollinator garden at Lindo Lake Park, there are plenty of bee-friendly spots throughout the city.
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 San Diego
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A few of our clients in San Diego
Local client spotlight
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield managed properties across the US have embraced bee programs, including buildings in San Diego.
“Tenant experience has skyrocketed due to the partnership with Alvéole. I think every building needs to have a beehive.”
– Jasmine Czarnecki, Assistant Property Manager, 730 Third Avenue, Cushman & Wakefield
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Align with San Diego’s green regulations
Champion Sustainability is San Diego’s strategy to ensure locals have access to green spaces. The City of San Diego aims to provide a built environment that best sustains the natural environment and public health.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Urban beekeeping in San Diego is regulated by local ordinances, which require beekeepers to adhere to guidelines on hive placement. Professional Alvéole beekeepers ensure compliance with all local and state regulations.
Urban beekeeping is safe, with many successful bee programs operating throughout San Diego. 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 Diego’s sustainability goals, including those outlined in the City of San Diego 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 Diego’s broader efforts to promote environmental stewardship and create a more sustainable and resilient city.
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