Boston – Syska Hennessy Group, a consulting, engineering and commissioning firm, announced that its Cambridge office at 2067 Massachusetts Ave. recently achieved LEED® Silver certification.
The 9,500sf office, located within the historic Henderson Carriage building, is comprised of existing brick and beam, open floor spaces, high ceilings and large exterior windows. These elements were adaptively reused and demonstrated an affinity for sustainable design concepts that the Syska Hennessy team was looking for.
The large operable windows provide many benefits including natural lighting and thermal comforts as well as superior air ventilation that not only improve staff well-being but also reduce energy use considerably. The original wood beams and the brick walls were also left throughout the space to preserve the historic structure and reduce materials used.
Other environmentally friendly strategies implemented include high efficiency lighting fixtures, occupancy sensors, high efficiency heat pumps, low flow faucets, and the use of Energy Star appliances. Along with these solutions, the firm also has purchased a contract to use renewable energy sources, including wind and solar energy, to help reduce the office’s carbon footprint.