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