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