33 Harry Agganis Way

Boston University’s newest addition to the city skyline offers fantastic views and energy efficient living. From CO2 sensors that manage ventilation when needed, to bamboo walls, a beautiful and rapidly renewable resource, here are a few highlights from 33 Harry Agganis Way:

Water Efficiency:

• Low flow fixtures and dual flush toilets reduce potable water use

Energy and Atmosphere:

• Transparent double-glazed low-E coated glass reduce heat and cooling loss while providing abundant natural light
• Occupancy sensors for lighting controls
• Occupancy sensors for suite fan coil units
• Fully automated systems optimize building energy efficiency
• Ventilation system uses filtered, unconditioned outside air for cooling during the late fall, winter, and early spring
• Heat pipe energy recovery coil transfers heating and cooling energy from exhausted air, to fresh air supply
• Refrigeration and fire suppression systems free of ozone-depleting chemicals
• Indirect evaporative cooling for sensible heat recovery in cooling season
• Variable frequency drives installed on hot water pumps and secondary chilled water pumps
• Oversized cooling tower to reduce motor horse power required
• Electronically communicated motors installed with fan coil units for increased efficiency

Materials and Resources:

• Dedicated area for storage and collection of recyclable materials
• Recycled content in construction materials
• Bamboo walls incorporated into shared living spaces

Indoor Environmental Quality:

• Natural daylight in 90% of indoor spaces
• CO2 — demand control ventilation

Sustainable Site Design:

• Highly reflective roofing materials reduce heat-island effect
• Bicycle storage and on-site shower facilities for cyclists
• The rate and quantity of stormwater runoff to the watershed was decreased