No. All tours take place on weekdays only.

Most of the site is wheelchair accessible, particularly all communal spaces. Most homes have some number of stairs, with the studio apartments having the most. But there are several ground-floor homes which have no steps or curbs.

Peabody maintains the site but there is a service charge for residents which varies, just like any other leasehold.

No, people have a lot of interest and homes are quick to be snapped up.

Price ranges depending on the housing type and any refurbs that have been done. BedZED homes are at a similar price to those in the surrounding area, with some selling for a small premium compared to others in the area.

The CHP has not been in operation since 2005.

The UK isn’t actively volcanic and doesn’t have many geothermal reserves. While its potential is currently being explored, the technology wasn’t there at the time BedZED was designed and built. But it is used at Les Villages Nature.

There is no battery or storage, all energy from BedZED's solar panels are used directly.

The Living Machine was put in a greenhouse environment to provide a more pleasant setting for the plant life. It was placed in a prominent position to make sure its presence was apparent. You can still see it on the top floor of the Pavillion, BedZED's community building.

Brick, block, Rockwool insulation, block.

The oak weatherboarding and use of bricks tie BedZED into the local heritage - cottages and other houses in the area use these materials.

BedZED's wind cowls only help with ventilation - they don’t aid in cooling or warming the air.

But in the summer months, cooling occurs through fresh air entering the house, as well as the tiles and unplastered concrete blocks.

Residents manage the rest of the process themselves by opening windows, closing curtains, and turning off the boiler.

Besides the drought-tolerant sedum plants on the roofs (used to attract biodiversity, retain water, and aid rainwater harvesting), there hasn’t been a conscious decision behind the planting we have.

Residents decided to take ownership of the communal field, transforming the grassy field with pockets of wildflower meadows, and edible fruit trees.