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Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction has officially topped out a new sustainable mixed-use facility in the Allston neighborhood that will serve the Harvard University community by providing student housing and inviting public spaces. The project is part of a larger transformation of 175 North Harvard Street, which includes the new home for the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). The mixed-use project is bringing 276 student residential units to the area alongside public-facing amenities — all with a focus on sustainability.
The structure itself will minimize carbon use through the integration of laminate mass timber, recycled brick and cedar cladding. Rooftop solar panels will capture clean energy, while a green roof featuring a variety of plants will help manage stormwater and promote biodiversity. The building’s water and electric utilities will be derived from Harvard University’s new 58,000-square-foot lower-carbon District Energy Facility that was completed in 2021 and has since earned LEED Gold certification.
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