BedZED

Beddington Zero Energy Development

Completed: 2002

Developer: Peabody Trust

Architect: Bill Dunster Architect

Environmental Consultant: BioRegional Development Group

Location: Wallington,South London

Introduction

Sustainability, both environmental and social is, fundamental

to the PeaBody Trust mission to fight poverty in London. The

Trust works to develop desirable homes and build thriving

communities with a long-term future.

BedZED

The Beddington Zero Energy Development is the UK’s

largest carbon-neutral eco-community - the first of it’s kind in

this country. It is a mixed-use, mixed-tenure development that

incorporates innovative approaches to energy conservation

and environmental sustainability.

Features Of BedZED

Homes

BedZED provides 82 residential homes 34 of these are for outright sale 23 for shared ownership 10 for key workers 15 at affordable rent for social housing Also buildings for commercial use, an exhibition centre

and a children’s nursery

Features of BedZED

The Buildings

The buildings are built using materials that store heat during warm conditions and release the heat at cooler times. Triple glazed windows.

All buildings have a 300mm insulation jacket around them. Houses are arranged in south facing terraces to maximise

heat gain from the sun, known as passive solar gain. Each terrace is backed onto by a north facing office, where

minimal solar gain reduces the tendency to overheat and the need for energy hungry air conditioning.

Other Features of BedZED

Where possible buildings are made from natural, recycled or reclaimed materials.

All wood used has been approved by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Homes are fitted with low energy lighting, and energy efficient appliances

Meters are mounted in each home to enable residents to keep track of their heat and electricity use.

There is a combined heat and power plant, the heat produced by the power plant is used to heat water which is distributes around the site as a form of heating.

Other Features Of BedZED

Some power is generated by burning off-cuts from tree surgery waste that would otherwise go to landfill. Wood - carbon neutral fuel because the CO2 released when wood is burnt equals that absorbed by the tree when it grows.

Green Transport Plan which promotes walking, cycling and use of public transport.

Car pool for residents to use – these are electrical cars. There is onsite charging facilities for these cars.

Pedestrian First Policy – good lighting, drop kerbs for prams and wheelchairs and a road layout that keeps cars to a walking speed.

Building materials come from nearby – 35 mile radius.

Other Features Of BedZED

Water Strategy – aims to cut water use by 1/3rd through the use of water saving appliances (lower volume baths, dual flush toilets, flow restrictors on taps) and also recycling water and harvesting rainwater.

Handbook for every household with tips on reducing water use.

Recycling bins in every home Buildings have Solar Photovoltaic panels which convert

the sun into energy. Houses designed to maximise the use of natural light.

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Awards

Civic Trust Sustainability Award – 2004 Finalist for Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)

Award for Sustainable communities – 2003 Housing Design Award – 2003 RIBA Journal Sustainability Award – 2003 Finalist for the Stirling Prize – 2003 Finalist for the World Habitat Awards – 2002 Building Energy Globe Award – 2002 Building Services Award for Innovation – 2002 UK Solar Awards – 2001 Housing Design Award for Sustainability – 2001