Lexington Visitors Center

Project

Lexington Visitors Center

Assembly

Lexington , MA | 2020

  • 6.7K GSF
  • 3 Companies
  • 2 Professionals

About

The Lexington Visitors’ Center project includes the construction of a new 6,693 GSF building in place of the existing facility in Lexington, MA. The proposed program includes exhibit areas, offices, restrooms, and corridors. 

The project uses all-electric systems. A gas-fired duct heater is provided as back up in case of an extended power loss.

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

6.7K

Category of height

Low-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-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

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

>-1% to 1%

Site EUI

32.1 kBtu/sf/year

Net Site EUI

0.0 kBtu/sf/year

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

Project Team

Sustainability Consulting
  • Chris Schaffner

    LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, LEED AP O+M, LEED Fellow, LFA, USGBC Faculty, ASHRAE BEMP, ASHRAE HBDP

    Energy Modeler

    917.7K GSF

    9 Projects

    36 Years Experience

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