Birds and glass: San Jose can prevent needless deaths of birds with building rules

"Collision with glass is now implicated in the decline of many migratory species in the U.S., second only to the loss of habitat."

"Much of the carnage can be avoided by purposeful and pleasing design and architecture."

"Most solutions do not impose great cost or hardship -- only awareness and a value system that considers birds and nature important to the livable quality of our urban landscapes."