26 Court Street

Constructed in 1912, 26 Court Street is an 11-story, 175,000 sf municipal office building owned by the City of Boston. Extensive renovation will provide modern, flexible workspaces for several City departments, and will include a universally accessible and welcoming plaza, public library, and gallery.

This renovation will enable all-electric thermal energy production, a first for City of Boston municipal real estate modernization. Extensive coordination was required with the electrical utility to integrate an in-building medium voltage transformer vault. Building systems strategies include air-source heat pump heating and air conditioning, energy recovery ventilation, and premium efficient lighting and controls. 

Telecommunications infrastructure will provide multi-gigabit services for building users and will serve as a network node supporting more than 30 downstream City municipal buildings and schools. Security systems will include access control, CCTV surveillance, and intrusion detection providing 24/7 coverage. A/V systems will include broadcast streaming for public meetings via the Internet and the City public access television channel.

Recognition
LEED Gold Target

Services
Mechanical
Electrical
Technology

Metrics
175,000 sf

Architect
CambridgeSeven