BedZed
What does BedZed stand for?
Beddington Zero Energy Development
Where is it located?
. south of England and is closest to London
. borough os Sutton in a small suburb called Hackbridge
How is it built?
. using locally sourced materials
. on a brownfield site
What's the percentage of people privately owning or renting the house?
50%
What's the percentage of people have shared ownership of a house?
25%
What's the percentage of the houses are used as social housing for rent?
25%
Give 3 examples of how it is energy efficient?
Any 3 from:
. windows face the sun to let heat in
. thick walls so less heating is required
. energy efficient lights and appliances
. energy for heating and hot water is reduced by 81%
. wind cowls
How does a wind cowl help?
they ventilate the houses and can also recover heat from the air coming out
How is waste reduced (3 examples)?
Any 3 from:
. seperate recyling bins
. low flow taps
. 60% of waste is recycled (3 times more than UK average)
. rainwater is collected to be reused
How is pollution reduced (2 examples)?
Any 2 from:
. electric car charging
. public transport links
. bike storage
. solar panels used for energy
Give one way in which it benefits the environment?
Any 1 from:
. roofs are covered by plants (more habitats for wildlife)
. lots of green open space and gardens for plants + trees