Urban Futures - Birmingham Flashcards
What is the population
1,100,000
When was Library open and how much did it cost
£188 million with
2.4million people annually
How was the library eco friendly
95% of waste recycled
Promotes sustainable transport as near and bike sheds
Continually recycles materials
How many jobs did it create
250 construction jobs
What were the low carbon technology
-natural circulation
- Roof garden
- lots of glass
- harvests rainwater and recycles it
When How much was the GC
it cost £335m and was refurbished in 2014
How is it eco friendly GC
Train station
Redeveloped
Sustainably sourced materials
How has water been reused GC
60% of rainwater harvested to flush toilets
13% water per visitor
How much was recycled GC
96% and no landfill
How does it combat clean air GC
Clean Air Zones have been implemented
How is it energy efficient
Energy efficient lifts and escalators
Natural daylight and ventilation
SI LEDS used very efficient
