Project
280 Western Ave
Mixed Use
Boston, MA | 2024
- 54.1K GSF
- 3 Companies
- 3 Professionals
About
The 280 Western Ave project is a new residential development in Allston, MA. The six‑story building includes ground‑floor retail, multi‑family housing, and a parking garage. The project has achieved LEED v4 Gold certification for New Construction.
Project Owner
King Street Properties
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
54.1K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
Number of residential units
35
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump
What other systems are used for heating?
Fossil Fuel (Emergency Backup or Lab/Healthcare Only)
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Air-source heat pump
What other systems are used for hot water?
Electric resistance storage
On-site renewable energy
37%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
No
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
LEED
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
38.0 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
24.0 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI)
1.27kg/CO2e/sf
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
