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Fig. 11 Aerial view of BedZED (Source BedZED
2007
)
time delays in the approvals process as well as with the implementation of
unconventional technologies.
5 BedZED: Zero Energy Development
Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly
housing development near Wallington, England, in the London Borough of Sutton.
It was designed by the architect Bill Dunster, who was looking for a more sus-
tainable way of building housing in urban areas (BedZED
2007
; Fig.
11
).
5.1 What Was the Aim of the Project?
Reduce the overall consumption of potable water with the installation of water
ef
cient appliances.
Raise awareness and make occupants take responsibility for their own con-
sumption and be able to monitor it.
Installation of rainwater harvesting system by draining surplus water from the
slightly arched green roofs.
Wastewater treatment.
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