Block 9

Project

Block 9

Mixed Use

Somerville, MA | 2028

  • 336K GSF
  • 3 Companies
  • 1 Professional

About

Block 9 is a mixed-use development located in Somerville, MA, featuring multi-family housing, ground-floor retail, and a parking garage. The project is pursuing certifications for Phius CORE 2021, ENERGY STAR, Zero Energy Ready Homes, Indoor airPLUS, and LEED v4 Multi-family Midrise.

Project Owner

Federal Realty

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

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

336K

Category of height

High-Rise

Number of residential units

318

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump

What other systems are used for heating?

Fossil Fuel (Emergency Backup or Lab/Healthcare Only)

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?

Air-source heat pump

What other systems are used for hot water?

Electric resistance storage

On-site renewable energy

0%

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

No

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

ENERGY STAR, LEED, PHIUS, ZERH

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Architecture
  • DiMella Shaffer

    In Business Since 1965

    2.2M GSF

    22 Projects

    1 Professional

  • Lauren Günther

    CPHC®, LEED AP

    Director of Sustainability

    1.6M GSF

    10 Projects

    21 Years Experience

Plumbing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Energy / Sustainability Consulting