Sustainable Living Case Study - BedZED

Question 1

Where is BedZED?

Answer 1

Near Croydon, Greater London

Question 2

What does BedZED stand for?

Answer 2

The Beddington Zero Energy Development

Question 3

What type of land was the development built on?

Answer 3

Reclaimed

Question 4

How many living spaces are there?

Answer 4

Nearly 100, along with offices and workplaces

Question 5

How much less ENERGY FOR HEATING do BedZED homes use compared to the average British home?

Answer 5

81%

Question 6

How much less ELECTRICITY do BedZED homes use compared to the average British home?

Answer 6

45%

Question 7

How much less WATER do BedZED homes use compared to the average British home?

Answer 7

58%

Question 8

How much of their waste do BedZED residents recycle?

Answer 8

60%

Question 9

How are the building materials in homes different?

Answer 9

They store heat in warm weather and release it in cooler times

Question 10

Which direction do the houses face?

Answer 10

South, to maximise ‘passive solar gain’

Question 11

Where are the offices positioned?

Answer 11

Backing onto the homes, facing north, so there’s less solar gains and no need for air conditioning

Question 12

How are buildings insulated?

Answer 12

Using 300mm insulation jackets

Question 13

How much renewable energy is produced?

Answer 13

As much as is consumed

Question 14

What is heat from cooking and everyday activities used for?

Answer 14

Space heating

Question 15

What kind of lighting and appliances are used?

Answer 15

Low-energy

Question 16

What is on the roofs of the homes?

Answer 16

Roof gardens, rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling

Question 17

What is done in terms of transport?

Answer 17

The community layout promotes walking, cycling and public transport with bus, rail and tram links. A car sharing club is also promoted