Macallen Building Condominiums
Pappas Properties, Inc
Boston, MA
350,000 square feet
The Macallen Building Condominiums is the catalyst for urban revitalization in South Boston. It is New England's first green residential high-rise, as well as the first LEED Gold Certified residential building in Boston.
The 11-story tiered structure features 140 condominiums, from studios to three-bedrooms with duplex and triplex options. Sustainable strategies included use of recycled and rapidly renewing materials, a green roof, prominent natural light, and heavily insulated energy-efficient windows and walls. 75% of construction debris was recycled, diverting it from landfills. Each unit has fresh air ducted independently, significantly improving indoor air quality, and a sloped green roof aids in energy conservation.
Amenities include a three-story parking lot, exercise facility, swimming pool, hybrid community car, film room, access to public transportation, bike paths, recreational facilities and vendors.
The building was awarded the prestigious AIA Housing Award for Multifamily Housing and was named one of the Top Ten Green Projects in 2008 by AIA/COTE. Burt Hill is the architect of record and Office dA is the design architect.
