Unit 2A - Urban Issues and Challenges - Case Study - Sustainable urban living in BedZed Flashcards
1
Q
Where is BedZed and when was it built?
A
Wallington, Surrey, London, 2002
2
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What is BedZed?
A
UK’s largest sustainable community, providing 100 homes to people with a high quality of life while maintaining an eco-friendly state
3
Q
In BedZed, 2 ways how water conservation is sustainable?
A
- Effluent treated on site and used for toilet water
- rainwater used for tap water
4
Q
In BedZed, 3 ways how energy conservation is sustainable?
A
- 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
5
Q
In BedZed, one way waste recycling is sustainable?
A
- Waste burned to produce hot water and electricity
6
Q
In BedZed, one way creating green space is sustainable?
A
Plants on roof
7
Q
What kind of sit was BedZed built on?
A
Brownfield site
8
Q
How much have BedZed reduced energy use by?
A
81%
9
Q
% of waste recycled in BedZed?
A
60%, 3x that of UK
10
Q
In BedZed, 4 ways how transport is sustainable?
A
- car-sharing club
- electric car charging points
- good public transport links
- workspace and community facilities
