This project was designed to house a visiting professor of Ornithology for one year. The concept behind the design was to create a structure in which the professor could use his house as a way to conduct observations and research on the local bird wildlife, and to use the house as a tool to help teach outdoor classes.

 I created a "roost wall" that features many different types of bird boxes that feature a one way glass panel on the backside of each box. This allows for the professor to observe the  birds without disturbing them. There is a diagram below highlighting the various dimensions and placement  of the bird boxes. After much research on native avian life (to the site), I learned that not every bird will roost in just any dimension box size, height placement, or  near or around other types of birds. There were only three common birds that I found would realistically roost in a system like this: prothonotary warblers, blue jays, and great horned owls. I left an "experimental" designed bird house to further enhance the observatory nature of this building.

The front of the building features a "perch" in which the professor can lecture directly from his house to a small outdoor class. This would also aid his lectures since he would have close access to the roost wall.