Unit 2A - Urban Issues and Challenges - Case Study - Sustainable urban living in BedZed Flashcards
Where is BedZed and when was it built?
Wallington, Surrey, London, 2002
What is BedZed?
UK’s largest sustainable community, providing 100 homes to people with a high quality of life while maintaining an eco-friendly state
In BedZed, 2 ways how water conservation is sustainable?
- Effluent treated on site and used for toilet water
- rainwater used for tap water
In BedZed, 3 ways how energy conservation is sustainable?
- Thick walls and South facing and triple glazed windows prevent loss of energy thus less energy used to heat home
- Low energy lighting appliances
- Solar panels on roof
In BedZed, one way waste recycling is sustainable?
- Waste burned to produce hot water and electricity
In BedZed, one way creating green space is sustainable?
Plants on roof
What kind of sit was BedZed built on?
Brownfield site
How much have BedZed reduced energy use by?
81%
% of waste recycled in BedZed?
60%, 3x that of UK
In BedZed, 4 ways how transport is sustainable?
- car-sharing club
- electric car charging points
- good public transport links
- workspace and community facilities