The designs.
Biodegradable.
Flat-pack cardboard.
Modular wildlife habitat units.
Ecology-informed design.
An ecologist identifies a problem, and conceives of a possible solution, but does not have the skills to make that idea into reality.
An industrial designer with an established track record in designing functional and aesthetically appealing marine artificial habitat helps turn those ideas into reality.
Together they create ReHabitat.
Ecologically functional habitat units,
designed for maximal functionality,
for key target species and habitats.
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ReHabitat x Reef Design Lab.
These biodegradable cardboard wildlife habitat units are designed to withstand weather extremes and animal interference, and their function is derived from careful choices of shape, form, and materials.
The geometry of triangles lends strength that allows the pods to remain standing, even when fully saturated - check out our images for evidence.
Extensive experience in designing artificial habitats for marine and aquatic environments allowed the designers to create something that is both ecologically functional, low cost and lightweight, and visually appealing.
The thick cardboard is sturdy and strong, yet gradually peels apart and creates new cracks and crevices for small animals like skinks and invertebrates. Plants begin to grow up, over, and around the pods, taking over as they degrade. The units eventually break down completely, turning into what is essentially a thick layer of mulch.
At every stage from deployment through to complete biodegradation, both the classic ReHabitat Pods and the ReHabitat Plant Pods serve a function - providing habitat for different levels and types of biodiversity at your sites.