Project
Cheney Senior Homes
Senior Living
Dorchester, MA | 2026
- 60K GSF
- 3 Companies
- 1 Professional
About
Cheney Senior Homes will include 48 affordable senior rental units at 30%, 50% and 60% AMI in Dorchester. The project will include a 3,500 SF wellness center, and a community outdoor courtyard. The development will be built to energy-efficient, passive house design.
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
60K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
Number of residential units
49
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
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
10%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
No
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)
17.9 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
