Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

Project

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

Education K-12

Roxbury, MA | 2025

  • 83.5K GSF
  • 1 Company

About

The new Roxbury Preparatory Charter School unites a once-disconnected student body in a modern, purpose-built learning environment located in the heart of Newmarket, an industrial area of Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The design of a new 83,500 sq ft, net-zero-energy-ready school empowers students to shape their academic futures while fostering a sense of community and renewal in a neighborhood long defined by societal challenges.

Project Owner

Uncommon Schools

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

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

83.5K

Category of height

Mid-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

20%

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

NA

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)

27.7 kBtu/sf/year

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Mechanical Engineering
  • SMMA

    In Business Since 1955

    1.9M GSF

    11 Projects

    3 Professionals

Electrical Engineering
  • SMMA

    In Business Since 1955

    1.9M GSF

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    3 Professionals

Architecture
  • SMMA

    In Business Since 1955

    1.9M GSF

    11 Projects

    3 Professionals

Energy / Sustainability Consulting
  • SMMA

    In Business Since 1955

    1.9M GSF

    11 Projects

    3 Professionals

Plumbing Engineering
  • SMMA

    In Business Since 1955

    1.9M GSF

    11 Projects

    3 Professionals