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What is the case study for sustainable living?
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BedZed in Wallington, South London
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Why is the area so sustainable?
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Used renewable or recycled materials Intelligent building methods and insulation means the homes only have 10% of the heating needs as a normal UK home The houses use low energy appliances Introduced ZEDCar sharing club of electric cars as pay as you go, promoting essential car use Near to public transport/solar pannels |
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What are the disadvantages of BedZed and other sustainable living environments?
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High house prices Very difficult to adapt houses Can't adapt to changing climates energy sources aren't always reliable |
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Dharavi-location
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largest slums in Asia
located on outskirts of Mumbai population between 600000-1000000 was originally a mangrove swamp |
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issues with Dharavi |
-property in Mumbai is becoming very expensive - many live in illegal settlements -no public hospitals -transport problems -1 toilet for up to 1500=huge sewage problem -small amount of schools -open drains= disease+sewage |
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migrants have brought their skills/trades: -pottery,textiles,recycling, is a growing financial area with about 15000 single room factories - turnover of Dharavi upmto 1 billion usd |
