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16 BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines <br />b est PRAC ti C es F o R bi R d s AF et Y <br />Site and Landscape design <br />Objective: <br />Minimize the potential <br />for bird collisions when <br />siting buildings near <br />existing landscape <br />features and when <br />planning new <br />landscapes in close <br />proximity to buildings. <br />A .WELL-INTEGRATED .SUSTAINABLE .DESIGN .enhances .open .space .and .protects .and .restores .habitat .while .enhancing .the .overall . <br />architectural .and .operational .quality .of .a .built .facility . .Efforts .to .integrate .nature .and .attract .wildlife .should .be .balanced .with .specific . <br />considerations .of .a .site’s .impact .on .birds . .Birds .attracted .to .on-site .habitat .are .vulnerable .to .collisions .with .glass . .These .guidelines .encourage . <br />bird-safe .design .strategies .early .in .the .collaborative .design .process .through .consideration .of .site, .existing .habitat, .and .bird-safe .landscaping . <br />analyze the site to determine potential attractions for bird populations. <br /> ƒConsult with an ecologist or bird specialist to inventory the site. <br /> ƒdocument the location of nearby vegetated streetscapes and urban <br />parks. <br /> ƒidentify all sources of food and shelter for migratory and resident bird <br />populations, including plants, water and other natural features. <br /> ƒidentify human-made features that attract birds, including water <br />sources, nesting and perching sites, and shelter from adverse weather.15 <br />ConsideR site AnALYsis <br />Site building(s) to reduce conflicts with existing and planned landscape <br />features that may attract birds. <br /> ƒWhere buildings cannot be located away from bird sensitive areas, take <br />special care in treating windows. See “exterior Glass” pages 20-21. <br /> ƒWhere strategic reductions to building footprint have been made in <br />order to enhance vegetated open space and habitat, assess site conflicts <br />and include bird safe treatments. <br /> ƒUse soil berms, furniture, landscaping, or architectural features to <br />prevent reflection in glazed building facades. <br />ConsideR eXistinG hAbitAt <br />L ee <br />d <br />L ee <br />d <br />Coordinate with Leed Credits <br />SS 5.1 Site development: Protect or restore Habitat <br />Coordinate with Leed Credits <br />SS 5.2 Site development: Maximize Open Space <br />urban parks attract birds treat windows near habitat