The Habibat 003 Swift Nesting Box is designed in accordance with BS 42021:2022 and manufactured using lightweight thermal masonry materials, providing a stable and durable nesting environment within the building structure.

Constructed using masonry materials with an A1 reaction-to-fire classification, and bonded using A2-s1,d0 classified adhesive, the unit is suitable for use within modern construction where fire performance is an important consideration.

The inclusion of pistol bricks allows the unit to integrate cleanly into the brickwork bond, ensuring a high-quality finish. Units can be supplied in brick to match the building, left unfaced for render, or produced in stone, allowing flexibility across a wide range of architectural styles.

The Habibat 003 Swift Nest Box is designed to provide suitable nesting conditions for swifts, supporting one of the UK’s most recognisable and rapidly declining bird species.

The masonry construction helps maintain consistent internal conditions, providing a stable and secure nesting environment. Developed with input from the RSPB and recognised for suitability by Swift Conservation, the design reflects current best practice for supporting swifts within the built environment.

The Habibat 003 Swift Nest Box is designed for straightforward installation during construction by bricklayers. Manufactured to standard UK brick dimensions, it integrates directly into masonry as part of the build process.

• Supplied with pistol bricks to maintain brickwork bond pattern
• Sized for easy integration into standard brickwork
• Installed during construction with no retrofitting required
• Simple for bricklayers to incorporate into the build
• Supports programme certainty across multiple plots

The pistol brick system provides a more refined and consistent finish, particularly on high-quality or architect-led projects.

The Habibat 003 Swift Nesting Box is particularly suited to projects where design quality and finish are important, including:

• Architect-designed buildings
• Commercial developments
• Schools and educational buildings
• High-rise residential buildings
• Prestigious housing developments
• Mixed-use and refurbishment schemes

Its seamless integration makes it ideal for projects where visual consistency is a priority.

The Habibat 003 Swift Nesting Box forms part of a wider biodiversity enhancement strategy, helping developments respond to ecological requirements and planning expectations.

Although swift nesting features are not typically included within the statutory biodiversity metric, they are recognised under BS 8683:2021 as additional biodiversity enhancement measures contributing to the ecological value of a development.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires developments to incorporate meaningful biodiversity improvements, making integrated swift nesting provision a practical and policy-aligned feature of modern construction.

Habibat works with architects, developers, ecologists and contractors to ensure the right nesting features are selected and delivered effectively.

We can assist with:

• Advice on product selection
• Reviewing drawings and layouts
• Guidance on positioning and specification
• Support with planning and ecological requirements
• Practical advice on installation and buildability

Our aim is to make ecological enhancement straightforward and practical to deliver on site.