Browse Case Studies by topic: Water Management
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Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED)
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- Case Study
- posted 29 Jul 2008
The Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) in the United Kingdom is a multi-award winning development that adopted a holistic approach to sustainability. BedZED not only considered economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainability, but it aimed to create a zero fossil energy development.
- Categorised under:
- Feasability, Planning, Design,
- Brownfield Development,
- Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Access and Transport, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, Sustainablity Management,
- Medium (100-1000 lots),
- Cool temperate alpine,
Lochiel Park
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- posted 17 Jun 2008
A small brownfield housing development in Campbelltown South Australia, incorporating, bio-diverse planting in an urban forest, community development plan with community garden, community website, compact urban form, adjacent to high speed bus-way, local mixed use convenience shop, use of recycled materials, recycled stormwater for toilet, washing machine and irrigation and rain water for hot water, solar PV cells, load management, and 7.5 star energy efficient house design with energy efficient appliances and with a 9 year sustainability monitoring program.
- Categorised under:
- Feasability, Planning, Design,
- Brownfield Development,
- Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Access and Transport, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management, Sustainablity Management,
- Small (<100 lots),
- Medium Density,
- Developer, State Government, Builder,
- Temperate,
Mawson Lakes Development
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- Case Study
- posted 13 Jun 2008
Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. From its early development in 1992, Mawson Lakes has pioneered a host of environmental innovations and initiatives which have won international acclaim and empowered the community to make a difference. This case study showcases the range of sustainability initiatives that have been implemented in various areas, including water retention and recycling, housing energy efficiency and solar power.
- Categorised under:
- Planning, Design,
- Greenfield Development,
- Water Management, Energy Management,
- Large (1000-5000 lots),
- Medium Density,
- Developer,
- Temperate,
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