BedZed Flashcards
1
Q
what is BedZed
A
- the Beddington Zero Energy Development
- largest UK eco-community project experimenting in sustainable living
2
Q
locate BedZed
A
near wallington, England
3
Q
why was BedZed developed
A
for a more sustainable way of building housing in urban areas
4
Q
how many houses/ workspaces are there
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- 100 houses
- 100 workspaces
5
Q
how is water conserved
A
- rain water falling on site collected & reused (grey water recycling)
- appliances are water efficient by reusing water
- water usage is low
6
Q
how is energy conserved
A
- well insulated homes (30cm thick walls)
- south facing (max. solar gain)
- 2 layers of double glazing
- energy efficient appliances
- 777cm^2 of solar panels
7
Q
how have green spaces been created
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- used high quality materials attracting urban professionals -> long-term security of site bc they invest
- green roof tech encouraging plant/animal biodiversity
- permeable block paving returning rainwater to the ground (no surface runoff)
8
Q
how has transport been managed
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- partnership with uks leading car sharing operator City Car Club
- residents encouraged to us this as an alternative to car ownership
- electric & liquified patroleum gas cars are priority over petrol/diesel cars
9
Q
what is sustainability
A
meeting the needs of the current popularion without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
10
Q
describe how some methods of sustainability are sustainable for the future
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