As biodiversity becomes an increasingly important consideration within new developments and renovation projects, integral nesting solutions are now a key part of compliant building design.

The Classic Brick Galvanised Steel Swift Brick is a fully integrated, non-combustible nesting chamber designed to provide a secure home for swifts and other small cavity-nesting birds, without compromising the integrity, fire performance or appearance of the building.

Designed to balance the needs of the bird with the practical constraints of construction, the S Brick fits seamlessly into façades using our handmade bricks.

Rather than being surface-mounted, the Swift Brick is built directly into the wall construction. Fabricated from 1mm galvanised steel, it creates a durable nest chamber that incurs minimal intrusion into the wall build-up while still providing adequate floor space and headroom for birds. It can be used in solid walls, 50mm and 100mm cavity construction, wider cavity walls and timber frame systems, making it suitable for both new build and retrofit projects.

One of the key considerations in modern construction is fire safety. The Classic Brick Swift Brick is Class A1 fire rated and compliant with BS 42021:2022, making it suitable for high-rise developments and projects where non-combustible materials are required. Galvanised steel is recyclable at the end of its lifespan, so compared with plastic-based alternatives, the Classic Brick Swift Brick offers a lower environmental impact while delivering a long-term biodiversity benefit built into the structure of the building itself.

From a design point of view, the unit is made to blend in. It can be faced with our brick slips to match the brick of the property, allowing it to sit discreetly within the façade. Installation is straightforward and carried out in the same way as a standard brick, typically positioned high in gables or beneath eaves where birds prefer to nest.

The result is a practical, regulation-compliant solution that supports biodiversity without introducing risk or complexity to the build. For developers and contractors looking to incorporate nesting provision into their projects, the Classic Brick Galvanised Steel Swift Brick offers a straightforward way to do it properly – and permanently.