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Beddington
Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally-friendly-housing
development near Wallington, England. It was designed by the architect Bill
Dunster, who was looking for a more sustainable way of building housing in
urban areas. The 99 homes, and 1,405 square metres of work space were built in
2000–2002.
- Zero Energy—The project is designed to
use only energy from renewable sources generated on site. There are 777 m² of solar panels. Tree waste fuels the
development's cogeneration plant to provide district heating and electricity.
- High quality—The apartments are finished
to a high standard to attract the urban professional.
- Energy efficient—The houses face south
to take advantage of solar gain, are triple glazed, and have high thermal
insulation.
- Water efficient—Most rain water falling on the site is collected and reused.
Appliances are chosen to be water-efficient and use recycled water when
possible. A "Living Machine" system of recycling waste water was
installed, but is not operating.
- Low-impact materials—Building materials
were selected from renewable or recycled sources within 35 miles of the site,
to minimize the energy required for transportation.
- Waste recycling—Refuse-collection
facilities are designed to support recycling.
- Transport—The development works in partnership with the United Kingdom's
leading car-sharing operator, City Car Club. Residents are encouraged to use
this environmentally friendly alternative to car ownership; an on-site
selection of vehicles is available for use.
- Encourage eco-friendly
transport—Electric and liquefied-petroleum-gas cars have priority over cars
that burn petrol and diesel, and electricity is provided in parking spaces for
charging electric cars.
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