Pinehurst architect Richard T. Banks applies his talents to building fancy homes for a different sort of client.

This Pad's for
The Birds

Pinehurst architect Richard T. Banks applies his talents to building fancy homes for a different sort of client.

At a time in life when many would put down the tools of their trade, architect Richard T. Banks turned his attention to helping others feather their nests.

In this case, Richard's clients--who happen to be birds--have the opportunity to trade up from their dwellings of sticks and dried grass. Deploying the skills he developed over a lifetime of providing living areas for humans, Richard now builds high-style houses strictly for birds.

This Pad's for The Birds
2004
Laura Bruegge
Southern Living Magazine