Deep Dive: Designing a High-Performance Pool and Community Center in Boston

This session explores the design process of the new all-electric, high performance Grove Hall Community Center. It will showcase how community engagement, energy and daylight modeling, and replicable building science strategies came together to optimize the design of the spaces, enclosure, and systems. The presenters will discuss how they overcame the unique challenges of designing the indoor swimming pool, while highlighting broader relevance and workflows that are effective in meeting Mass Save and Specialized Code requirements for institutional buildings.