Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Sanctuary
Design Statement:
Create an avian sanctuary to meet the needs of a specific bird, as well as the human user.
5 Week Project - Spring 2025
Research
Ferruginous Pygmy-owls are cavity nesters, using abandoned woodpecker holes, natural tree cavities, and nest boxes. Their preferred habitats are semi-open woodlands, savannas, thorn scrub, and deserts.
Iteration Sketches
Refinement Sketches
Height: 6.5”
Wingspan: 14”
Weight: 2.5oz
Reccomended Nest Box mesurements:
11’-30’ from ground
2” entrance Hole
13” height inside
7.25” x 7.25” width and length
Ideation Sketches
Following the sketches I concluded on the folioing design elements:
Tree Mimicry
Hanging
Integrated Entrance Hole
Dynamic
I kept these in mind as I constructed mockups.
Low and Mid Fidelity Models
Features:
Rain Protection Slant
Protected Entrance
Distinct Faces
