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51˚22’56.10”N 0˚09’30.05”WBeddington zeroAmy fasnacht Greg nakata Katie olinEnergy developmentasustainablesite+building Case studyThursday 15 April 2010 + architecture 4640 Pollution: Air: some pollution is created by the CHP but the added vegetation and reducedfossil fuel are offsets75 Water: Waste water is treated on site but not potable100 Rainwater: As much rainwater that can be is collected throughout, but not all rainwater onthe site is collected due to excessive rainfall.75 Food: Community and private gardens provides some food and is highly encouraged75 Soil: Composting is practiced and brown field has been transformed by top soil inclusion75 Waste: Living machine and composting on site mitigates grey water and sewage waste25 Habitat: The football pitch does less for the wildlife habitat but roof garden terraces helptransform the once brown field site75 Energy: The living machine and photovoltaic panels help provide energy for the whole siteand well as export-25 Transport: there is ample bicycle storage, electric car power stations, and bus stops and awalkable, over ground rail station. Despite a tax on parking of non-alternative fueled vehicles incarparks, fossil fuel vehicle use persists.25 Weather: Hardscape is pervious, wind isused for ventilation, and green space helps controlheat gain to interior spaces.performance51˚22’56.10”N 0˚09’30.05”W-50+1225+1175Beddington zeroAmy fasnacht Greg nakata Katie olinEnergy developmentsustainableasite+building Case studyThursday 15 April 2010 + architecture 46475 Daylight: Buildings are oriented to optimize daylight and avoid shadows on adjacencies75 Heating: Water is heated by the CHP and south orientation passively heats butsupplemental heat is needed during the winter50 Cooling: Windows are operable, roof cowls use wind for ventilation, and high r-value walls-25 Maintenance: Materials require little maintenance but systems and gardens need much0 Comfort: |nterior spaces are well day lit, plethora of amenities, and private gardens75 Circulation: The automobile is rarely necessary and stairs are primary mode of circulation50 Air: Materials are low off gassing and air is filtered through cowls and digitally monitored75Materials: Recycled, renewable, or local materials were used exclusively with low VOC50 Recycling: Recycling programs are highly encouraged and waste is reduced overall100 |con: The United Kingdom’s best known Eco-Village and exemplifiesregenerative/sustainability75 Neighbor: Massing fits into the scale of the neighborhood and promotes greater community75 Beauty: The aesthetic is familiar to the British suburban and celebrates color and technologyas well as the human in a beautiful composition of systems and space.performance

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