Project
8 Old Road Health Center
Healthcare
Dorchester , MA | 2026
- 42.3K GSF
- 1 Company
- 2 Professionals
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