Welcome to Artecology
Why, How, and What -
Why: We believe in transforming urban spaces into thriving ecosystems where nature and communities coexist harmoniously, merging the science of ecology with the creativity of arts and crafts.
How: By understanding the state of local wildlife, engaging local communities, and implementing innovative Nature Inclusive Design solutions.
What: We make functioning wildlife habitats, and offer hands-on workshops to inspire the development of regenerative urban spaces.
Explore our website to learn more about our projects, approach, solutions and services.
Nature Inclusive Design. Biodiversity Net Gain. Eco-Engineering. Nature-Based Solutions.
Shaping B
etter P
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Is our unique project delivery service that delivers authentic Environmental Social Governance! As well as huge Natural Capital gains Shaping Better Places generates meaningful stakeholder & community engagement from project conception through to post-project services. No greenwash, no lip service!
Why Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the name we give to the community of Living Things around us.
Biodiversity is fundamental to our own survival. Places that are designed for biodiversity make better habitats for humans by enriching the way we live, work & play.
Featured Products:
Bouldnor Vertipool™
The original retro-fit artificial rock pool! It holds about 10ltrs of intertidal seawater and designed to withstand highly dynamic conditions.
Sandown Vertipool™
Holding approx 1.5ltrs of intertidal seawater, the Sandown model packs a mighty ecological punch for its diminutive size.
NatureBricks™
New to the Artecology product list and in direct response to inquiries from civil engineers working in built infrastructure riparian flood response settings, this versatile bioreceptive building brick can be used in any stone or block wall construction.
Artecology CoCreate™
A unique opportunity for organised groups to learn some of our trade secrets and manufacturing techniques. Courses involve hands-on ‘design and build’ training combined with knowledge transfer workshops.
Highlighted Case Studies:
Groundwork
North East Coast - Securing biodiversity net gain on coastal structures through ecological engineering enhancements advice and creation of intentional habitat creation through our Shaping Better Places Framework.
Bio-Graffiti
Newcastle - A living art design project delivered with local young people at a major inner city leisure complex, providing new integrated green-grey infrastructure and ecological gains in a public space.
Wild Glades
Bromley - Working with The Glades Shopping Centre, commissioned by asset owner LaSalle Investment Management, to create the world’s most wildlife-friendly shopping centre.
River Restoration
Isle of Wight - A sculpted fish pass and ‘eelevator’ creating space for migratory species (eels), going beyond compliance and delivering ecological gains for highway infrastructure.
Recent News:
A list of some of our Clients and Partners: Interreg France (Channel Manche) England, Marineff, The Glades Bromley, NERC Science of the Environment, LaSalle Investment Management, Balfour Beatty, Natural Resources Wales, Ecostructure, Environment Agency, University of Portsmouth, University of Oxford, University of Exeter, University of Glasgow, Aberystwyth University, Ciria, Bournemouth University, Mott Macdonald, Wightlink, HM Government of Gibraltar, Natural England, Proxima Park, Groundwork, Graham, Isle of Wight UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, MPA The Concrete Centre and Blanchard Wells.