Block 9

Project

Block 9

Mixed Use

Somerville, MA | 2028

  • 336K GSF
  • 3 Companies
  • 1 Professional

About

The mixed-use project is pursuing certifications for Passive House (Phius CORE 2021), Energy Star, Zero Energy Ready Homes, Indoor airPLUS, and LEEDv4 Multifamily 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

    1.9M GSF

    20 Projects

    1 Professional

  • Lauren Gunther

    CPHC®

    Director of Sustainability

    1.5M GSF

    9 Projects

    20 Years Experience

Sustainability Consulting
Plumbing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering