World Trade Center Boston - Facade Retrofits

WORLD TRADE CENTER BOSTON

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

RETROFIT

ORIGINAL

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OWNER –

DEVELOPER –

DESIGN ARCHITECT –

EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT –

ENGINEER –

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER –

GENERAL CONTRACTOR –

FACADE CONSULTANT –

FACADE CONTRACTOR –

ENERGY USE INTENSITY –

COMPLETION 1998

BUILDING TYPE Office

Height –

Floors 4

GFA –

RETROFIT TYPE Selective Replacement

RETROFIT FACADE DESIGN

cast stone wall

CERTIFIED + RATINGS

PRE-PROJECT GOALS

Durability

PRE-RETROFIT DESIGN STUDIES

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

HVAC and/or mechanical systems
Lighting systems

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION

Insulation was added
Opaque infill panels were replaced / modified
Repairs such as re-caulking, new gaskets, sealing
Sunshades were added / modified
Whole window replacement / renovation (including new frame)

**This building is registered as a historic landmark

DESCRIPTION
World Trade Center Boston is a commercial building in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The building, originally from 1901, was adapted in the 1980s. The facade was retrofitted in 1998, involving general repairs, addition of insulation, and sunshades.

OWNER

DEVELOPER

DESIGN ARCHITECT

EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT

ENGINEER

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

FACADE CONSULTANT

FACADE CONTRACTOR

OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR

ENERGY USE INTENSITY –

COMPLETION 1901

BUILDING TYPE Other

Height –

Floors 4

GFA –

ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN

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