Case Study: Bedzed Sustainable Development Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Bed Zed located?
A
Beddington, London
2
Q
What does the BedZed aim to do?
A
Reduce impact on the environment
3
Q
What are the BedZed houses fitted with?
A
- Solar panels
- Wind driven ventilation
- Water recyclers
- Rain water collectors
- High efficiency appliances
4
Q
When was BedZed built?
A
2000-2002
5
Q
By how much are the BedZed houses’ energy usage reduced compared to national average?
A
25%
6
Q
How might the location be a negative?
A
It is somewhat secluded, meaning people have to drive to get to work and places, which defeats the point!
7
Q
What was not working from 2005 to 2017 in BedZed
A
The biomass wood chip boiler
Instead a gas boiler was used
