8 Old Road Health Center

Project

8 Old Road Health Center

Healthcare

Dorchester , MA | 2026

  • 42.3K GSF
  • 1 Company
  • 1 Professional

About

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center’s vision is one that is inclusive & joyful for the people they serve. Through thoughtful architecture and cultural reflection, the result is a space where all feel welcome and a sense of belonging while providing access to high quality health-care and community services. The health center will function as a community cornerstone integrating a warm aesthetic with nature-inspired accents, drawing a connection to the adjacent Franklin Park. The space will be bright and joyful, reflective of the vibrancy and vitality of the community.


Programming will include community space, laboratory, pharmacy, staff administration, social work, behavioral health, dental, ob/gum, and imaging. 


Designed to passive House Standards, this facility will meet progressive city goals for energy use reduction. The expanded footprint of this center, across 3 parcels (2 currently vacant) will support a 10-15% increase in workforce with the local community. 

Project Owner

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

Is the project achieving or targeting net zero energy?

Targeting

Is the project Net Zero or Net Zero Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

42.3K

Category of height

Low-Rise

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

On-site renewable energy

15%

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

Unknown

The construction cost difference from "conventional" to being net zero "ready" (including incentives) for this building is

We didn't calculate the cost premium

Site EUI

96.0 kBtu/sf/year

Net Site EUI

81.0 kBtu/sf/year

The EUI is

Modeled

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

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Project Team

Architecture
  • isgenuity LLC

    In Business Since 2001

    378.3K GSF

    3 Projects

    1 Professional

  • Nicole Voss

    LEED AP BD+C

    Director of Sustainability

    378.3K GSF

    3 Projects

    14 Years Experience