Hope3d Modular InsectHouse

myminifactory

This modular BugHouse is designed to counteract the global decline of insects! It was created for the #Hope3D Design competition and has various components, some easy to print on small printers (like Body1 and Body9), while others are more suitable for bigger printers and better quality (such as Body3 and 6). The base is made up of five parts: Body1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, which fit together seamlessly. However, to ensure the BugHouse doesn't fall apart due to sunlight, rain, or other environmental factors, some glue is recommended. The roof part, Body9, has tapered inclines that allow rain to wash off easily, keeping the insect modules dry. The ButterflyModule, Body6, is designed to house different species of butterfly pupae and also serves as a hibernating space for adult butterflies. This module needs to be filled with sticks and leaves from the Hedra hedra plant, where eggs will be laid on them and pupae can hang from. The BeeModule, Body8, has various radii and depths to suit different species of bees, including 2-3mm for Chelostoma, Hylaeus, and Heriades, 5-7mm for Osmia, Anthidium, and Collestes, and 10-12mm for Anthophora and some Osmia. The LadybugModule is designed to provide shelter during summer rains and should be placed near garden plants that need louse protection. The final module can be filled with wood, reed, or coconut hair for a more natural look or birdsnesting material.