Sustainable Urban Living - BedZED Urban Development Flashcards
1
Q
Where is BedZED located?
A
Located in Hackbridge, London
2
Q
When was BedZED built?
A
Built between 2000 and 2002
3
Q
What is the housing like in BedZED?
A
- South facing to maximise natural heating
- Each flat has green space
- Double glazed conservatory
4
Q
What is the communal space like in BedZED?
A
- 1400 square meters of work space
- Greater social connections
- Cool location and no need for air conditioning.
5
Q
How many of their neighbours do people in BedZED know?
A
People know 20 of their neighbours on average compared to the local average of 8.
6
Q
What is transport like in BedZED?
A
- Green transport policy
- Electric car charging point
- Cycle storage
- ‘ZED cars’ carpool
- Pedestrian first policy
7
Q
What is energy like in BedZED?
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- Own on-site water treatment plant and woodchip-fuelled combined heat and power plant
- Thermal demand is for hot water only and remains consistent all year
- The power plant can match the average electrical demand
