295 West First Street

Project

295 West First Street

Residential: Multi-family

South Boston, MA | 2027

  • 206.1K GSF
  • 4 Companies
  • 1 Professional

About

"Rising on the former Shaughnessy crane yard, the building converts an industrial site into a vibrant residential hub with extensive streetscape improvements, dozens of new trees, enhanced pedestrian safety, and on-site bike share docking. With resident amenities, garage parking, and direct proximity to the BCEC and Broadway, 295 West First brings a dynamic new neighborhood anchor to one of Boston’s fastest-evolving districts."

Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

206.1K

Category of height

Mid-Rise

Number of residential units

236

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Electric resistance storage

On-site renewable energy

1%

Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?

Unknown

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

PHIUS

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)

23.5 kBtu/sf/year

The EUI is

Modeled

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Websites for more information

Project Team

MEP/FP Engineering
  • WSP

    In Business Since 1900

    2.7M GSF

    21 Projects

    5 Professionals

Architecture
  • PCA, Inc.

    In Business Since 1982

    1.4M GSF

    10 Projects

Structural Engineering
Construction
Energy / Sustainability Consulting