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BedzedBedZED or the Beddington Zero Energy Development, is an environmentally-friendly housing development in Beddington, England. The BedZED concept was designed by the architect Bill Dunster of BioRegional who was looking for a more sustainable way of building housing in urban areas. Key ideas are; - Zero-energy - The project only uses energy from renewable source generated on site. In addition to solar panels, the developments heat and electricity are generated from tree waste.
- 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 tripple 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 where possible.
- Low impact materials - building materials selected from renewable or recycled sources and located within a 35 mile radius of the site to minimised the energy required for transportation.
- Waste recycling - refuse collection facilities are designed to support recycling.
- Transport - car parking spaces are limited, but residents share in a car pool.
The Peabody Trust implemented the design with a collection of 82 apartments built between 2000-02. The project was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize in 2003. External link
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