Sustainable Urban Living - BedZed

Question 1

What is the name of the UK’s largest sustainable community?

Answer 1

BedZed

Question 2

When was BedZed built?

Answer 2

2002

Question 3

Where is BedZed?

Answer 3

Beddington, south-west London

Question 4

Was the land used brownfield or greenfield land?

Answer 4

brownfield

Question 5

How many houses are there in BedZed?

Answer 5

100

Question 6

What percentage of housing in BedZed is social housing?

Answer 6

25%

Question 7

How much is home energy reduced by in BedZed

Answer 7

81%

Question 8

How do the houses in BedZed reduce energy use?

Answer 8

South-facing windows and triple glazing. Electricity consumption is reduced 45% by low-energy lighting and appliances.

Question 9

What happens to the sewage produced by residents?

Answer 9

It is treated on site and the clean water is then used to flush the toilets.

Question 10

What do the wind cowls do?

Answer 10

Ventilate the houses and recover heat from the air coming out.

Question 11

What are the roofs covered in?

Answer 11

Solar panels (to generate electricity) and plants (for insulation and a habitat for wildlife).

Question 12

What % of waste is recycled?

Answer 12

60% (three times the UK average)

Question 13

How does BedZed’s Green Transport Plan help to reduce mileage?

Answer 13

• There is a car-sharing club (‘pay as you drive’) and electric car charging points.
• Good public transport links- only 15 minutes from the train station and is on a bus route.
• Cycle storage spaces are also provided.
• It also has 100 jobs on site so people do not have to travel to work.