GETTING THE BUGS OUT OF CONCRETE HIVES

Brown says the concrete beehive helps create a more sustainable beekeeping industry by aiding the survival of bees; offering a more sustainable option for beekeepers and additional income sources for small-scale farmers. Brown's "Beegin" project is a dual research and product design project intended to aid in the survival of bees and by extension, tackle the problem of decreasing pollination. Under the supervision of Dr. Naude Malan of the university's Development Studies Department and Angus Donald Campbell, head of industrial design, Brown aims to develop beekeeping technology that is accessible, affordable and sustainable for small-scale farming communities, to stimulate socioeconomic development.