About
Passive House feasibility study for a two-building affordable multifamily development in Lynn, MA. The project includes 93 residential units, resident amenities, parking, and shared spaces while evaluating Phius certification strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions through high-performance building design.
Project Owner
BLD South Avenue Housing
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
60.3K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
Number of residential units
50
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?
Air-source heat pump
On-site renewable energy
0%
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)
23.6 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
23.6 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI)
1.23kg/CO2e/sf
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid