Area of work:
BedZED was designed to be a low-carbon integrated development of 100 homes – both private and social housing – in Hackbridge, Surrey.
Completed and occupied in 2002, it was initiated by BioRegional and ZEDfactory, and developed by the Peabody Housing association. The development was designed to be carbon-neutral, both in use and in construction. High levels of insulation cut heating demand, and efficient lights and appliances were installed. Solar photovoltaics provide part of the electricity supply. Building materials were sourced locally. Recycling,composting and car-share schemes reduce environmental impact in other ways. A survey of energy use in 2007 found that electricity use per person was 34% less than the average for the Borough of Sutton, and heat use was 77% less.
UK Ashden Award for Sustainable Buildings
Read more
Best served chilled: green tech keeps the cool on India’s dairy farms / Photo series
The UK’s dire green skills shortage must be tackled / Ashden’s Harriet Lamb calls for change
Greener products can spark wider change / Consumer choices are focus of million-Euro innovation prize
T: +44 (0) 20 7410 7023 E: info@ashden.org
The Peak, 3rd Floor 5 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1AP
Registered in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee.
Registered number: 05062574/ Charity number: 1104153
website by e-innovate
This site uses cookies to provide you with the best user experience. By using the Ashden website, you accept our use of cookies.
Stay up to date