Aviaries must allow birds to live in a protected way in a virtually natural habitat – and it must also showcase the birds to the public. Thus the primary requirement is to enclose a large volume of space without blocking out sunlight, wind or rainfall. The structure must be able to withstand the weather and spacious enough to allow normal bird existence with free flight. And it must be sophisticated enough to complement the environment in which it’s placed. Ideally, it should be possible to construct the aviary in whatever shape best fits the location.
A Geometrica structure can be ideal as an aviary:
- Natural habitat and image: A Geometrica structure can enclose any selection of wildlife – plant or animal – so it’s easy to create a natural environment for flora and fauna to coexist and develop. The image of a beautiful structure surrounding an exhibit suits every visitor’s expectations.
- Open to sun, wind and rain: Wildlife needs all three to grow and thrive. A Geometrica structure eliminates the need for artificial lighting or watering.
- Maintenance-free materials: All tubes and hubs are manufactured and quality inspected in Geometrica’s ISO-certified facilities, to ensure a long, trouble-free lifetime. It is also important to mention fabric as covering, and not only metallic netting.
- Many potential shapes: Because Geometrica structures are computer-designed to meet the shape and size requirements of the application, it is easy to customize the aviary to the space available.
Zacatecas Aviary
A perfect example of the latest application of Geometrica's expertise in aviaries is the Zacatecas aviary. The structure is shaped like a peanut, with an entrance that allow one person at a time to walk in. Its measures 42 meters by 25 meters, with a height of almost 13 meters. Both hubs and tubes are aluminum, and the peanut covers a total area 818 square meters. More than 2200 tubes totaling 4.8 tons were used to construct the shape, as well as close to 680 hubs. The result is a distinctive highlight of this public park.
Geometrica makes building an aviary simple, fast and economical. Clean, aesthetic and practical, it’s no wonder that Geometrica structures are finding a home in more and more applications.
