The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a finalist for Metropolis Magazine’s 2026 Planet Positive Awards in the Healthcare category. The new facility, constructed by Consigli and designed by Payette, coupled geothermal heating and cooling with a high performance envelope while integrating natural ventilation in all public and private resident spaces. Some green, state-of-the-art features of the 154-bed skilled nursing facility for Massachusetts veterans include:
Geothermal heating via 145 ground-source heat pump swells
0.6 megawatt rooftop solar panel array
High-efficiency ventilation
A super-insulated facade and triple-glazed operable windows
Eliminated any need for fossil fuel use during typical operation
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ALT A modern multi-story building with a unique design, featuring solar panels on the roof. The exterior has vertical lines and numerous windows. The sky is clear and blue.