East Village Flashcards
1
Q
When
A
2012
2
Q
Sustainable building designs
A
- 4000 local jobs in construction
- apartments are insulated, double glazed, saves 183000t of carbon a year
- natural light + LEDs reduce carbon by 5000t/yr
- living green roof, sedum, wildlife, less noise
- ground floor parking
- recycling provisions at all garbage points
3
Q
Water
A
- water from gutters and roofs reused in gardens
- landscaping reduces surface runoff, reducing flooding risk
- gray water from showers + washing machines used in loos
- 1/3 less water per person in UK
4
Q
Green space
A
- orchards
- wetlands, treetop walkways, nesting birds
5
Q
Sustainable energy
A
Biomass power station (CHP) produces heat and energy
6
Q
Public transport
A
- rail: Stratford International, DLR, 9 rail links, 195 trains/hr
- bus: 15 local services
- London airports an hour away
- boat: Thames Clipper from Greenwich
- cycle routes
- 42km canal walks
7
Q
Services
A
- school
- health facilities
- shops
