Project
UMASS Amherst SEL
Laboratory / Tech / Science
Amherst, MA | 2026
- 75K GSF
- 1 Company
- 1 Professional
About
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is developing the Sustainable Engineering Laboratories (SEL), a 4-floor 75,000 SF laboratory and classroom building located in Amherst, MA. It will be designed to accommodate a mix of laboratories, classrooms, conference rooms, and lounges.
Project Owner
UMASS
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Achieving)
Project Size in GSF
75K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Ground-source Heat Pump
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?
Yes
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
ENERGY STAR, LEED
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)
54.0 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
54.0 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
