Project
Blue Hill Ave
Residential: Affordable Multi Family
Boston, MA | 2026
- 50K GSF
- 3 Companies
- 5 Professionals
About
This redevelopment of a vacant parcel into affordable housing for the Mattapan neighborhood is leading the way in the next generation of healthy, zero carbon housing. The building features a, first in the region, building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) facade that, along with a rooftop array, generates a majority of the building’s annual energy. Utilizing the facade cladding to also produce energy is an innovative solution necessary for Massachusetts to meet its carbon neutral goals, especially in suburban/urban settings. The developer is seeking federal Investment Tax Credits for the solar systems.
Project Owner
Lincoln Avenue Capital
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Targeting)
Project Size in GSF
50K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
Number of residential units
41
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Air-source heat pump
On-site renewable energy
48%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Yes
The construction cost difference from "conventional" to being net zero "ready" (including incentives) for this building is
-1% to 1%
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
PHIUS
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)
20.6 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
10.7 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI)
1.10kg/CO2e/sf
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
