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LORAX PARTNERSHIPS IS HIRING!

Update as of September 5, 2017: Applications are no longer being accepted for consideration. Thank you to all of those who applied and interviewed. Lorax Partnerships, LLC is seeking new talent to join our team. Now, in our 15th year, we continue to expand our portfolio of more than 200 completed projects, and are looking to…

There’s an AP for That (The Sequel)

There are many different sustainability related codes, rating systems, and standards in the marketplace today, and even more project types out there! Suffice it to say, Lorax has the ability and know-how to help you with your sustainability goals! We’ve got an AP for that! And now, in the second quarter of 2017, we have…

Lorax 2017 Retreat Summary: Future Growth and Success of Lorax

Lorax’s 2017 company retreat was held on April 27th and 28th 2017, and was a little challenging to plan; mostly because our 2016 retreat was so AWESOME! During previous retreats, Lorax’s Principal, Neal Fiorelli, typically presented to the company and the focus was on the status of the company, our services, and our performance. Essentially…

Like a Good Consultant, Lorax is There

Lorax is known throughout the Baltimore area as green building and sustainability consultants – but we decided we didn’t want to stop there! In an effort to be a good neighbor in our community, and help improve more than just the buildings within it, we have initiated a new Company Charity Matching Program. Lorax is…

Lorax Class of 2017 Superlatives

In the spirit of High School and College Graduation Season, Lorax has voted and come up with the following Lorax Partnerships Class of 2017 Superlatives! Congratulations to the Lorax graduates!

What Does 1 Million SF of LEED Mean?

One Million Square Feet of Excellence When Wexford Science and Technology set out to convert the old RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Factory into a hub for biomedical research and information technology, no one would have guessed that they would cultivate over 1 million square feet of LEED Platinum space at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. On…

New Market Trends: “Wel-coming” Fitwel to the Green Building Industry

Just last month, Fitwel was introduced by the Center for Active Design (CfAD). Marketed as “a fresh approach to certification systems,” their strategies prove unique compared to what we are used to seeing from a LEED or WELL project. As the concept of occupant health and wellness continues to rise as a priority for building…

Baltimore Food Hub

Baltimore Food Hub Owner: Baltimore Food Hub, Inc. Client: Baltimore Food Hub, Inc. Certification Level: Anticipated LEED BD+C: Core and Shell v2009 Certified and LEED for Neighborhood Development Silver A 3.5-acre campus of food ventures in East Baltimore that incorporates the old Eastern Pumping Station, the Baltimore Food Hub will bring new life to a disinvested…

LEED v4 Energy Modeling and ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Major Updates

LEED has updated to version 4, and that means the ASHRAE referenced standard has some updates as well. For your convenience, we have summarized the major changes below. LEED v4 Energy Modeling Changes ASHRAE 90.1-2007 has been updated to ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Process energy no longer has to make up 25% of the overall building energy…

Salvation Army DMG Grocery Store

Salvation Army DMG Grocery Store Owner: The Salvation Army Client: Banta Campbell Architects Certification Level: Anticipated LEED BD+C: New Construction v2009 Gold DMG Foods, named after The Salvation Army motto Doing The Most Good, will be a 6,000 sq. ft. non-profit grocery store that will provide healthy and affordable food in east Baltimore for families and individuals…