Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 325 Binney

This new 500,000 GSF laboratory building supports biology and chemistry research within this state-of-the-art, highly sustainable science and technology building. The building is designed to essentially eliminate fossil fuel consumption for all end uses except /humidification and achieve an EUI below 130 kBtu/sf*yr - a 60% reduction compared to the regional average for this type of high-intensity lab building. The ground-source system utilizes 600-foot-deep quad-loop boreholes, heat pump chillers for heating and cooling, plus premium-efficiency water-cooled chillers and cooling towers for peak cooling. Triple-glazed windows minimize loads and eliminate the need for perimeter heat. An enhanced Konvekta system with wrap-around reheat coil in the supply dramatically reduces the cooling and heating loads. Heat pump chillers boost the exhaust heat recovery, resulting in no net heating load when outdoor air temperature is above 15F. The ability to actively frost the exhaust heat recovery coil makes this the 2nd such installation in the world. Fan coil units in all zones ensure that the DOAS operates only to meet make up and air change requirements. A 0.5 MW roof-mounted solar PV array, supplemented by renewable energy from off-site sources will achieve Zero Net Energy and Carbon Neutral Operation. The building is "future focused", maximizing flexibility of use, incorporating collaborative workspaces, and features an atrium that maximizes access to natural light. LEED Platinum Certified. 

Projects Highlights

Owner

Alexandria Real Estate

Architect

NBBJ

Location

Cambridge, MA

Size

500,000 GSF

LEED

LEED Platinum Certified

Awards

2023 Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Visionary Award 

Value

$400,000,000

BR+A Principal