BedZED is one of the UK’s largest mixed use sustainable communities. The name Beddington Zero Energy Development encapsulates the vision behind the project – i.e. to develop the first large-scale carbon neutral or zero fossil energy development‚ aiming to meet all its energy demands from renewable energy generated on site. Key strategies Planning gain – increased density through provision of gardens on rooftops Thermal efficiency – reduce space heating by 80% over conventional homes through
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development at Beddington‚ Sutton Otman Gusbi Introduction Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is a housing development designed by Bill Dunster Architects (now known as Zed Factory) in partnership with the Peabody Trust and the BioRegional Development Group. BedZED is the UK’s largest carbon-neutral housing development and was the first of its kind in the UK when completed in 2002. BedZED is a mixed-use‚ mixed-tenure development that incorporates many innovative approaches to energy conservation
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Phu Hoang SOC 321K Essay One According to Herbert Girardet (author of Cities People Planet)‚ “sustainability enables all its citizens to meet their own needs and to enhance their well-being‚ without degrading the natural world or the lives of other people‚ now or in the future (Page 6-Planet).” Cities have been at the heart of this question because it is where the human population is at its highest and densest. Just look at the history of human civilizations for example‚ from Jericho to Rome
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water‚ clay‚ or heat-absorbing chemical for later consumption when necessary. (Miller & Spoolman‚ 2012) Figure 3 Solar cells attached to the Figure 4 Solar panels on BedZED rooftop (Simonic‚ 2007) development in London (Chance‚ 2007) Why is
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Critically evaluate the possible effects of the phenomenon known as global warming and suggest possible responses to them (40 marks) Global warming is the gradual increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere and oceans‚ mostly caused by the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is where incoming short-wave solar radiation from the sun can pass through the earth’s atmosphere to reach the surface; some of this radiation is then reflected back into space at a longer wavelength. Greenhouse
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Case Study Erosional and depositional landforms Mappleton Hornsea/Withernsea Scarborough Alkborough Maldives Studland Bay Location Spurn point Yorkshire Old Harry Dorset- stack East riding of Yorkshire Holderness coast North Yorkshire North The Maldives are a collection of Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives are about 400 Miles southwest of India. Studland Bay is located in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset Fact Depositional feature- spit The village of Mappleton‚ perched on
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Should We Switch From Nonrenewable to Renewable Energy Research Question: What are the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy and should renewable energy be promoted? I. Thesis statement: The side effect of extracting nonrenewable energy‚ the advantages of using renewable sources in producing energy and the capacity of both of them are the three main points that have pushed engineers to focus and to improve the field of energy. II. Introduction of energy Source: (Touryan
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Green architecture‚ or green design‚ is an approach to building that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment. The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air‚ water‚ and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices. Green architecture may have many of these characteristics: • Ventilation systems designed for efficient heating and cooling • Energy efficient lighting and appliances • Water saving plumbing fixtures • Efficient
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al Explain four different forms of global pollution that may arise from a construction project and explain four key methods used to protect the natural environment against such pollutants Environmental Pollution Construction Sites Construction sites are found both within urban and rural areas‚ often in the close proximity of homes. Due to their proximity to homes and the materials used‚ construction sites may generate home pollution. This involves air‚ water‚ soil‚ and/or noise pollution. Additionally
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Higher Level Case Study Booklet 2013 How to do well in Unit 1 and Unit 2 Section A Revise your booklets Learn your case studies by: highlighting the key facts converting them into simple drawings or mind maps Highlight the key words and commands on the question paper Study maps‚ and diagrams thoroughly before looking at the question. Look at the title and the key. Make sure you understand fully what the examiner is showing you‚ THEN look at the question. Describe
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