Countryside Elementary School

Project

Countryside Elementary School

Education K-12

Newton , MA | 2025

  • 76K GSF
  • 2 Companies

About

The Countryside Elementary School project is a new 76,000 GSF, 3-story school, located in Newton, MA. The existing Countryside School will be demolished, and an adjacent new construction will replace it.

Project Owner

City of Newton, MA

Is the project achieving or targeting net zero energy?

Not Targeting or Achieving

Is the project Net Zero or Net Zero Ready?

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

76K

Category of height

Low-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Ground-source Heat Pump

Is the service hot water all-electric?

Yes

On-site renewable energy

0%

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

No

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

LEED

Site EUI

25.0 kBtu/sf/year

The EUI is

Modeled

Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI)

1.30kg/CO2e/sf

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Sustainability Consulting
Energy Engineering
Architecture