Currently in development – a 7-story CLT & mass timber Passive House multifamily in Boston. In collaboration with Boston Real Estate Collaborative, D2 Development, Haycon, H+O Structural Engineering, Code Red Consultants, and Passive to Positive – the project will utilize a rapidly emerging sustainable structural system and integrate efficient energy and enclosure systems in pursuit of Passive House Certification.
The unique CLT & mass timber building system, while an efficient and sustainable benefit in its own right, provided a number of development benefits that justified its use in the pro forma. The efficient structural post/beam/slab system allowed for generous ceiling heights of up to 8'-8" with exposed wood ceilings, while keeping the 7-story building under the 70ft high-rise classification. The prefabrication of the components and the speed of its installation will also figure to save 2-3 months from the schedule as well as mitigate the lack of laydown space and other construction issues related to what is practically an infill lot.
The project is also pursuing Passive House certification, implementing efficient enclosure and energy systems that will further reduce its carbon footprint.
The project will be a future case study as a market-rate low-carbon Passive House multifamily development in urban areas. The project is currently undergoing zoning, state building code, and BPDA approvals - stay tuned for more updates.
The unique CLT & mass timber building system, while an efficient and sustainable benefit in its own right, provided a number of development benefits that justified its use in the pro forma. The efficient structural post/beam/slab system allowed for generous ceiling heights of up to 8'-8" with exposed wood ceilings, while keeping the 7-story building under the 70ft high-rise classification. The prefabrication of the components and the speed of its installation will also figure to save 2-3 months from the schedule as well as mitigate the lack of laydown space and other construction issues related to what is practically an infill lot.
The project is also pursuing Passive House certification, implementing efficient enclosure and energy systems that will further reduce its carbon footprint.
The project will be a future case study as a market-rate low-carbon Passive House multifamily development in urban areas. The project is currently undergoing zoning, state building code, and BPDA approvals - stay tuned for more updates.