Rainproof Bee Hotel (remixed from mitrasmit's design)

[UPDATE 2025-12-27 : I found out from ChatGPT that this is a BAD idea for bees! The bee larvae bring in moisture which plastic tubes keep sealed in, compared to cardboard tubes which wick away moisture. The moisture then causes mold and fungus to grow, which end up killing the larvae. Another issue is that PLA breaks down outdoors and compromises the tubes structurally. So, treat this as purely "a model for study" and not a bee habitat to be used as such! The correct type of bee hotel uses cardboard tubes, sealed off on one end, and for the correct diameter depending on the bee species. Thank you for being a friend of the bees! ]

Original model is from [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1687353] by Mitra Smit. Help support the bee population by giving them homes.

I added a slanting base (back) so that it tilts downward 15 degrees, so that rainwater cannot pool in the tubes.

I also added a "cut-through" hole for a screw. It will accomodate a screw diameter up to 4mm and screw-head diameter of 8mm.

The bees use this all-year-round and will clear out any existing material they added there the previous season. So, just install once and for all.

Best installed on a south-facing wall (if you are in the Northern hemisphere), and under roof eaves if possible. Other facings are acceptable too, try experimenting.

A neutral color like brown, is best.