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>I suggested to her that she incorporates an observation hive covering one
wall.  Now she wants  me 
>to design it for her!
>This must have been done before.  Can anyone steer me towards on-line  
>plans that I can crib?

Google 'Observation Hive'.  You may also want to look at Karl Showler's book
'The Observation Hive'.

Some of the best that I have seen are at Quince Honey Farm at South Molton
in Devon with opening hives - if you are into motors and lots of string!
(http://www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk/)

The main consideration is whether you want it to be an ongoing sustainable
colony, or something that you set up each year.

>She also has some spare concrete blocks and intends to build a smokeless  
'chimney' for bees to occupy!

Inspection?  Disease?

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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