BedZed

Question 1

What does BEDZED stand for?

Answer 1

Beddington Zero Energy Development

Question 2

Where is BEDZED?

Answer 2

BEDZED is located in south London, close to Croydon and within the M25 making it easily commutable

Question 3

When was BEDZED completed?

Answer 3

2002, and is the UK’s first large-scale, mixed use sustainable urban community

Question 4

What are the features that make BEDZED a sustainable community?

Answer 4

777m squared of photovoltaic panels (solar panels), use of natural light through shape of the buildings, energy efficient appliances, own small scale district heating system for hot water, wood fuelled power station using waste wood, New biomass boilers in 2017, just 0.6 parking space per home due ro cae club reducing ownership, secure bike stands, train station 600 metres away, 61% of the average UK water consumption, 53% total reduction in carbon footprint, 100 homes, office space, a college, community facilities, total energy, water and car bills savings of over £1000 per year, 27% reduction on gas consumption, high insulation in buildings