About
The interior of the Emery Grover School Administration Building was fully gutted, with all new systems, full accessibility, and contemporary finishes. The previously condemned attic floor, with exposed trusses, was converted into a conference center. The Production Center now has a dedicated loading dock entry for deliveries and outgoing documents.
The exterior was also rehabilitated, including new windows, new slate roofing, and restoration of the distinctive orange Roman brick and arched openings. The original center entry was infilled to create a conference room, and the north portico was enclosed to create the new entry vestibule. All exterior changes were approved by the Needham Historical Commission, and received CPA funding for the preservation of the exterior. The overall design goal is for Net-Zero.
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
21.3K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Not Applicable
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Unspecified
On-site renewable energy
99%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Unknown
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid