Lumina

Somerville, MA

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4 Stories | 20 Bike Racks | Net Zero Carbon Build

Property Highlights

Developed Lumina, a 40-unit new-construction residential project, designed as a LEED Platinum certifiable, Passive House ready building.
Participated in the MassSave Passive House Incentive Program, ensuring adherence to airtightness, envelope R-values, and HVAC and window system requirements.
Created a sustainable, entirely electric development with a variety of green units, including eight affordable units.
Strategically located within a ¼ mile transit zone, offering convenient access to public transportation and twenty long-term bicycle parking spaces.

Overview

Our team is developing 13-17 Allen Street (Lumina), a 40-unit new-construction residential project, which previously consisted of two residential structures scheduled for demolition. Lumina has been designed as a LEED Platinum certifiable, Passive House ready building, participating in the MassSave Passive House Incentive Program. The project is on track to meet all Passive House requirements through the PHIUS+ Core 2021 program and will be entirely electric. The proposed type V-A structure has a 7,069 square foot floorplate, with a gross floor area of 35,785 across five total floors. The green units include thirty-six 1-bed, two 2-bed, and two 3-bed units, with eight affordable units. Lumina is located within a ¼ mile transit zone and will provide twenty long-term bicycle parking spaces.