Project
South End Branch of the Boston Public Library
Public Assembly / Entertainment
02118, MA | 2028
- 17K GSF
- 3 Companies
About
The reimagined South End Branch of the Boston Public Library will expand access to learning, creativity, and connection in one of Boston’s most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. Designed to respond to evolving patron needs, the new multi-story building will offer more space, more natural light, and more opportunities for gathering and growth.
Project Owner
City of Boston, Public Facilities Department
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
17K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Electric resistance instantaneous
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
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)
30.4 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
