The Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED)

Question 1

What does BedZED specialise in ?

Answer 1

Sustainable living

Question 2

Where is BedZED?

Answer 2

South London , right off Sutton. Wallington.

Question 3

How many homes are there at BedZED?

Answer 3

100 people 82 residential homes

Question 4

What makes the buildings so eco friendly?

Answer 4

• Large windows ➡️ more natural light ➡ ️Less reason to use electricity for lights.
• Building materials are recycled/renewable (wood)
• Materials are sourced locally (35 miles off site) cutting carbon emissions from travel

Question 5

What percentage of waste is recycled in BedZED?

Answer 5

60%

Question 6

Instead of AC what does BedZED have?

Answer 6

Large vents on top of the housing for cool air in the summer.

Question 7

Where do all the houses face and why?

Answer 7

All the houses face south to maximise the heat gain from the sun, especially in winter.

Question 8

How and with what are the houses insulated?

Answer 8

The houses are well insulated with triple glazing.

Question 9

How much is water use reduced to?

Answer 9

76 litres a day

Question 10

How much of the water used is rain water ?

Answer 10

18%

Question 11

What are the plants that are on the roofs and what do they do?

Answer 11

Sedum plants absorb the rain water and it is then harvested and the water is re-used for toilets and watering plants.

Question 12

What sustainable ways does BedZED get their energy?

Answer 12

• Solar panels

* Heat from burning wood chipping which would otherwise go to waste.

Question 13

How has BedZED made transport more sustainable?

Answer 13

• Easy access to public transport.
• Car clubs, pay as you drive schemes encouraging carpooling.
• Cycle storage facilities.