NTU retrofits building to prevent fatal bird collisions
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has retrofitted its School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) building with anti-collision decals to prevent fatal bird collisions. The decals, which cost over $119,000, cover 800 sqm of glass and are expected to last seven years.
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NTU has installed anti-collision decals on its ADM building to prevent bird collisions, a move that comes after years of student advocacy. The decals, which cost over $119,000, cover 800 sqm of glass and are expected to last seven years.
Imagine you're a bird flying through the forest, and you see a big, shiny window that looks like a part of the forest. You fly into it, and it can hurt you or even kill you. NTU has put special stickers on their building to make the windows look like the forest, so birds won't fly into them. This is to help keep the birds safe.
Analysis
A Decade of Advocacy Leads to Change at NTU's ADM Building
The installation of anti-collision decals on NTU's School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) building marks the culmination of a decade-long advocacy effort by students. The decals, which cost over $119,000, cover 800 sqm of glass and are expected to last seven years. This move is a significant step in reducing bird fatalities in Singapore, a problem that affects not just NTU but also the wider community.
The decals were made possible by a joint funding effort between Project Avigate, a student-led initiative, and NTU. The project's co-founder, Tang Kean Seng, described the installation as 'absolutely incredible and surreal.' It marked the culmination of four years worth of patrols, documentation, and a fundraising campaign that secured $60,000 from the public - double the target set by the university.
The patterns remain largely invisible from a distance, preserving the building's aesthetic facade. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
The installation of anti-collision decals on NTU's ADM building is a significant step in reducing bird fatalities in Singapore. It highlights the importance of considering bird-friendly building designs and the need for wider adoption of such measures.
A Growing Problem in Singapore
Bird collisions with man-made structures are a significant problem in Singapore. According to data from the National Parks Board, collision with man-made structures was named the top culprit of bird mortality cases logged since 2020. This is a problem that affects not just NTU but also the wider community.
A Call to Action
The installation of anti-collision decals on NTU's ADM building is a significant step in reducing bird fatalities in Singapore. It highlights the importance of considering bird-friendly building designs and the need for wider adoption of such measures. The Project Avigate team will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the decals and share their findings to promote wider adoption. They urge architects and building managers to consider bird-friendly building designs and to treat bird-window collisions seriously.
Key points
- NTU has installed anti-collision decals on its ADM building to prevent fatal bird collisions.
- The decals, which cost over $119,000, cover 800 sqm of glass and are expected to last seven years.
- The installation is a result of a decade-long advocacy effort by students.
- The decals are expected to reduce bird fatalities in Singapore and promote wider adoption of bird-friendly building designs.
The installation of anti-collision decals on NTU's ADM building is a significant step in reducing bird fatalities in Singapore. If this development plays out positively, it could lead to wider adoption of bird-friendly building designs and a reduction in bird fatalities across the country.
However, the effectiveness of the decals will depend on various factors, including the quality of the decals and the maintenance of the building. If the decals are not properly maintained or if they are not effective in preventing bird collisions, it could lead to a continued problem of bird fatalities in Singapore.
