Faneuil Gardens

Project

Faneuil Gardens

Residential: Affordable Multi Family

Brighton , MA | 2027

  • 134.4K GSF
  • 1 Company

About

Faneuil Gardens Phase 1 is a 114-unit affordable multifamily development in Brighton, MA pursuing Passive House feasibility and high-performance all-electric design strategies. The project includes high-performance envelope systems, water-source heat pumps, ERVs, and central heat pump water heaters to support energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals.

Project Owner

The Community Builders

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

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

134.4K

Category of height

Mid-Rise

Number of residential units

111

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump, Water-source Heat Pump (e.g. lake-source, ocean-source, wastewater-source)

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Heat recovery heat pump

On-site renewable energy

0%

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

Unknown

The construction cost difference from "conventional" to being net zero "ready" (including incentives) for this building is

We didn't calculate the cost premium

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)

22.4 kBtu/sf/year

Net Site EUI

22.3 kBtu/sf/year

The EUI is

Modeled

Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI)

0.00kg/CO2e/sf

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Energy / Sustainability Consulting