In a discussion about architecture, the author's students learned that architects must consider their client's needs when designing a home. To complement their study of bird migration in science class, the author decided to ask students to "think like a bird" in order to design wooden birdhouses that they could take home and actually use. This article presents a project which gives students the opportunity to use their knowledge of bird migration and architecture to design and build a better birdhouse and provide a place for neighborhood birds to enjoy as well. (Contains 1 online resource.)