BedZed

Question 1

what does bedzed stand for

Answer 1

Beddington Zone Energy Development

Question 2

what is bedzed

Answer 2

a carbon neutral housing development in the uk

Question 3

environmental benefits

Answer 3

10% of construction materials were waste materials e.g. timber which reduced the amount sent to landfill
locally sourced building materials
south facing houses to maximise heat from the sun
32% less CO2 produced compared to a similar sized construction project
triple glazed windows to reduce the need for heating

Question 4

economic benefits

Answer 4

heating costs 88% less than a comparable sized house
water consumption reduced by 50%
electricity use 25% less than the UK average

Question 5

social benefits

Answer 5

provides workspace for 100 people
green transport policy with electric car charging point
affordable housing

Question 6

cons

Answer 6

a lot of residents still use diesel/petrol cars

the triple glazed windows aren’t locally sourced