CambridgeSeven converts historic Boston building into all-electric civic workplace

In 2023, Boston became the first major city in the U.S. to prohibit fossil fuels in municipal buildings, thanks to Mayor Michelle Wu's initiative. The historic structure at 26 Court Street, originally completed in 1912 and designed by Edward T. P. Graham, has been transformed by CambridgeSeven into a fully electric workspace. This renovation, which preserved 89% of the original building, aimed to achieve net zero emissions. Building Conservation Associates acted as the historic preservation consultant during the five-year project, which followed National Park Service Guidelines, restoring the Neoclassical Revival facade and establishing an accessible plaza. The building now accommodates the Mayor's Offices for Housing and Climate Resiliency along with other city departments.