Boston Arts Academy

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From its prominent\ncorner across the street from Fenway Park, the new five-story school is a\nbeacon for the neighborhood that articulates its importance as a learning\ncommunity to passersby. It also fosters the health and well-being of students,\nfaculty, and staff with its wide range of features that boost its indoor\nenvironmental quality and focus on daylight, thermal comfort, and reduced CO"],[0,[0],1,"2"],[0,[],0,"\nlevels to improve cognitive function. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project was envisioned as a laboratory for artistic and academic\ninnovation that serves a diverse community of artist scholars as they prepare\nfor college or their professional careers. Accordingly, the school was designed\nas a community campus that expands it\u0027s capacity by more than 15%."],[0,[1],1," "],[0,[],0,"Through its\nstate-of-the-art rehearsal and dance spaces, fashion and fine arts studios,\ngymnasium, STEAM lab, and professional theaters, students are introduced to the\nlatest technologies and processes that prominent artists and entertainers use. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is not just a laboratory but a vehicle for high performance that provides a wealth of opportunities for students. It\u2019s an incredible asset for the Boston public school system.\u201d - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Its open and immersive gathering spaces encourage a collegiate\natmosphere throughout the building and at the street level, where formal and\ninformal learning opportunities flow out of the building and into the\nsurrounding community. Given its notable civic presence on Ipswich Street,\ndirectly across from the home of the Red Sox, the school\u2019s street-level\ngathering spaces highlight the innovation and creativity spurred by its\ncurriculum. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Additionally, while the school\u2019s primary programming is aimed at students,\nthe building also offers rental space for local artists and performers. Such\naccess allows the school to develop a more expansive community learning\nenvironment in which students not only create their own work but can also draw\ninspiration from many of the region\u2019s working artists. 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"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Equitable Communities"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Level of community engagement: "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"* Empower: Stakeholders were provided with opportunities to\nmake decisions for the project. \n"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Ecosystems"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Site area that supported vegetation (landscape or green roof) pre-development: "],[0,[],0,"Not applicable"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Site area that supports vegetation post-development:"],[0,[],0," 1%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Site area covered by native plants supporting native or migratory species and pollinators:"],[0,[],0," Not applicable"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Strategies used to promote Design for Ecosystems:"],[0,[],0," Abatement of\nspecific regional environmental concerns\n"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Water"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is potable water used for irrigation?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is potable water used for cooling?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is grey\/blackwater reused on-site?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is rainwater collected on-site?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Stormwater managed on-site:"],[0,[],0," 85%"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Energy"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"2030 Commitment baseline EUI:"],[0,[],0," 81 kBtu\/sf\/yr"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Predicted net EUI including on-site renewables:"],[0,[],0," 25.8 kBtu\/sf\/yr"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Reduction from the benchmark: "],[0,[],0,"68%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is the project all-electric?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Well-being"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Level of air filters installed: "],[0,[],0,"MERV 12-14 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was a \u201cchemicals of concern\u201d list used to inform material selection?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Do greater than 90% of occupied spaces have a direct view to the outdoors? 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"],[0,[],0,"No, but a POE will be conducted."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Building performance transparency steps taken:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Present the\ndesign, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the office."]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned\nto the profession.\n\u200b"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Disclaimer"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"This information is being provided as a convenience and has been prepared by third parties. It is provided for informational purposes only. Providing this material does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AIA of any of the information. AIA bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of this information. Please use at your own discretion."]]]]},"title":"Framework for Design Excellence"}]