Bed Zed

Question 1

Where is it located

Answer 1

Beddington, London, uk

Question 2

Who is the developer

Answer 2

Peabody trust

Question 3

When was it constructed

Answer 3

2000-2002

Question 4

What is its size

Answer 4

100 homes,
Office space,
Community facilities,

Question 5

What is the objective

Answer 5

To create a zero energy carbon neutral urban development

Question 6

Water conservation

Answer 6

Water recycling - rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment systems reduce water usage,
Low flow appliances - low water use toilets, showers and washing machines,
Green gas and permeable surfaces - improve water retention, reduce runoff

Question 7

Key features and sustainability areas

Answer 7

Zero fossil fuels - aims to eliminate the use of fossil fuels by relying on renewable sources,
Solar energy - integrated solar panels generate clean electricity,
Energy efficient design - thick insulation, high thermal mass materials and triple glazed windows retain heat,
Passive solar heating - south facing homes maximise solar gain, reduce artificial heating,
Wind cowls - colourful wind cowls on the roof provide natural ventilation and heat recovery,
On site combined heat and power plant - planned to run on biomass but converted to gas due to technical challenge

Question 8

Sustainable transportation

Answer 8

Car free living encouraged - walking and cycling promoted - dedicated cycle paths,
Car sharing scheme - residents use a community car instead of owning a personal vehicle ,
Public transport access - well connected to bus routes and train station

Question 9

Sustainable materials

Answer 9

Locally sourced materials - 90% construction materials sourced within 35 miles,
Recycled and low impact materials - reclaimed wood, low impact concrete, natural insulation material,

Question 10

Community and social aspects

Answer 10

Mixed use development - homes, offices, nursery, cafe,
Green space and allotment - encourage urban forming and social interaction,
Education hub - serves as an example of sustainable urban planning and hist educational visits

Question 11

Challenges and lessons learnt

Answer 11

CHP system issues - the planned wood powered CHP ed operational difficulties and was switched to gas,
Affordability concerns - market conditions led to rising costs no longer affordable,
Scaling sustainability - making bed zed at a large scale is complex

Question 12

Impact and legacy

Answer 12

Influence on stainable housing - inspired other eco projects,
Government and policy influence - shaped sustainability policies in the uk,
Ongoing monitoring - project continues to be studied for its long term sustainability performance,