EcoTech Innovation Hub
A state-of-the-art facility combining office space for tech startups with research laboratories.
EcoTech Innovation Hub
SOLAVELLE GROUP’s EcoTech Innovation Hub is a pioneering mixed-use development designed to accelerate climate innovation through collaboration, cutting-edge design, and environmental leadership.
Project Overview
Located in Boston’s Innovation District, the EcoTech Hub brings together research laboratories, startup offices, and public engagement areas within a single ecosystem designed for sustainable innovation.
Key components include:
- 16,000m² of office space for climate tech companies
- 6,000m² of flexible laboratory space (BSL-2 standard)
- 2,000m² of retail, food, and wellness amenities
- 1,200m² public innovation plaza with integrated art and learning installations
- 2,800m² rooftop terraces, gardens, and collaboration zones
Strategic Vision
The EcoTech Innovation Hub bridges the gap between research and real-world application in climate and environmental technologies. It embodies SOLAVELLE GROUP's mission to develop properties that generate economic returns while accelerating environmental impact and social good.
Our vision focused on:
- Enabling rapid scaling of sustainable technologies
- Attracting global talent and investment to Boston
- Creating a replicable model for sustainable innovation campuses
Architectural Innovation
Designed by SustainArch, the Hub showcases sustainability as an integral design language, not just a performance metric.
Key Features
- Mass Timber Structure: Reduces embodied carbon while creating warm, natural interior spaces
- Dynamic Façade: Responds to sun angles and building load, optimizing energy efficiency
- Six-Story Atrium: Filled with natural light, green walls, and public art
- Cascading Roof Gardens: Provide outdoor workspaces and rainwater capture
- Transparent Labs: Let passersby see innovation in action
"EcoTech Hub isn't just a building—it's a visible commitment to the future of climate innovation and sustainable design."— Elena Kim, Lead Architect, SustainArch
Sustainability Innovation
The Hub operates at net-zero energy, surpasses LEED Platinum and WELL Gold standards, and integrates a circular resource strategy.
Energy Systems
- Rooftop solar arrays powering entire daily operations
- On-site battery storage supporting grid resilience
- Passive ventilation and smart HVAC with occupancy sensors
Water Management
- Blackwater recycling reducing potable use by 80%
- Stormwater captured via green roofs and rain gardens
- Smart meters identifying leaks and consumption trends
Material Circularity
- Mass timber from FSC-certified sources
- Carbon-injected concrete and recycled steel
- Designed for disassembly with 85% material recoverability
Wellbeing & Air Quality
- Ventilation exceeding ASHRAE standards by 30%
- Biophilic elements in every workspace
- Daylight access to 90% of occupied areas
Investment Performance
The EcoTech Innovation Hub has delivered strong financial and ESG-aligned outcomes:
Community Impact
Beyond its economic return, the Hub enhances Boston’s urban fabric and educational landscape.
Economic Benefits
- 500+ construction jobs and 300+ permanent roles created
- Annual $2.4M in local tax contributions
- Boosted adjacent real estate values by 10–12%
Educational Impact
- Public exhibits visualizing real-time building energy performance
- STEM outreach programs in partnership with Boston schools
- Internships and accelerator partnerships with local universities
Urban Regeneration
- Revitalized underutilized industrial site
- Created 1,200m² public plaza and green corridor
- Added bicycle lanes, EV charging, and tree canopy restoration
Future Outlook
The EcoTech Innovation Hub is the anchor for SOLAVELLE GROUP's planned Green Innovation Corridor in Boston.
Grand opening and 90% pre-leased occupancy
Hub becomes home to top-ranked green tech incubator
New tech/biotech expansion zone in design phase
Breaking ground on second innovation cluster
Project Team
- Developer: SOLAVELLE GROUP
- Architect: SustainArch
- Engineering: BrightGrid Solutions
- Interior Design: Menta Studio
- Construction: Hathaway Build Co.
- Sustainability Consultant: Earthmetrics
- Community Partner: Boston Greentech Alliance
Project Timeline
- Site Acquisition: June 2020
- Planning Approval: January 2021
- Construction Start: April 2021
- Topping Out: August 2022
- Completion: November 2022
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