As part of implementing QuadReal’s sustainability commitment, 240FOURTH had two beehives installed on the +15 pation by the International Hotel connector. With this sustainable initiative, we are proud to take part in the great movement for more eco-conscious cities.
Urban beekeeping has increased as a response to a significant and constant decline in domestic honeybee colony numbers in North America. Bees pollinate more than 130 varieties of fruits and veggies around the globe – that’s a third of our food supply.
Our thousands of bees pollinate the urban flora that surrounds during the summer. At the end of the season, we harvest the honey, which we share with our community. During winter months hives are covered for hibernation and the bees will comfortably stay in the warmth of their hive, where they’ll maintain an internal temperature of up to 35 degrees Celsius!