Draft Project Impact Report - Boston Redevelopment Authority

Exeter Residences /888 Boylston
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
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Conservation of fresh water preserves a natural resource while reducing the amount
of energy and chemicals used for sewage treatment.
The Exeter Residences will utilize high efficiency irrigation and drought tolerant
plant species. Low flow plumbing fixtures will be used throughout the building.
High efficiency heating and cooling systems will be utilized throughout the Exeter
Residences. A number of energy conservation technologies, along with enhanced
commissioning services, will be implemented. On-going measurement and
verification of the building systems will be employed to optimize building
performance. No chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) based refrigerants will be used to reduce
ozone depletion in the atmosphere.
The materials employed in the construction of buildings have a significant impact on
the amount of virgin materials that are harvested and the amount of waste products
that are generated. Recycling diverts material waste products from landfills and
reduces the demand for raw materials. In addition, the extraction, processing and
transportation of materials to project sites consumes energy and contributes to
carbon dioxide emissions while the use of locally extracted and processed materials
stimulate the local economy.
AvalonBay supports the storage and collection of recyclables. The Project includes
recycling facilities within the building. A demolition and construction waste
management plan will be implemented during construction of the Project to divert at
least 50% of the construction waste material from landfills. Construction materials
with recycled content will be specified and materials will be procured from regional
sources whenever possible.
The comfort and well-being of the occupants is a paramount concern. The quality of
indoor air, and specifically the reduction of airborne pollutants, is known to
minimize occurrences of asthma, allergies, and other health ailments. Irritating offgassing,
caused by the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in interior
finishes, can be avoided by using products that release fewer and less harmful
chemical compounds. In addition, access to daylight and views while enabling
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