Posts by Lorax Partnerships, LLC
There’s an AP for That!
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! BD+C Constructing a new building or renovating an old one? …
Read MoreEast Run Health Center
East Run Health Center Owner: Cherry Cove Client: Herman/Stewart Construction Certification Level: Anticipated LEED BD+C: Core and Shell v2009 Certified Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new East Run Health Center will provide local residents with additional options for medical care at a single location. This innovative community health center, developed by The Cherry Cove…
Read MoreHealth and Wellness as a Design Focus
Last week Krystal and the Katie duo attended the Good Design = Good Health: AIA Baltimore Health & Wellness 2nd Annual Showcase, hosted by Marshall Craft Associates at their beautiful new Clipper Mill office! We knew the exciting project exhibits and networking opportunities could not be missed, but what drew us to this particular event…
Read More2016 USGBC MD Wintergreen Awards – A Banner Night for Lorax
The Event The Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building is always an exciting evening for the Lorax crew; new and sustainable venues to explore, interesting projects to learn from, excellent networking and mingling, and the nervous anticipation of the award ceremony. Every year, it warms our collective hearts to see our partners and clients honored and…
Read MoreMaryland Earned Seventh Place in the USGBC Annual Top 10 list
In Late January, the US Green Building Council released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED; the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. The list ranks states in terms of square feet of LEED space per state resident. LEED certified buildings use less energy and water resources, save…
Read MoreDiscovering and Financing Energy-Saving Opportunities
Last week Katie and Tim attended the DC Sustainable Energy Utility office’s presentation on Discovering and Financing Energy-Saving Opportunities in Your Building. The facilitators of the forum were representatives from Urban Ingenuity, a DC based Financial Services Organization that “provides innovative solutions to develop and finance advanced energy projects, building retrofits, and state of the…
Read MoreNeal Fiorelli Honored at Baltimore SmartCEO 2017 Future 50 Awards Ceremony
Baltimore SmartCEO Honored Fast-Growth Companies at its 2017 Future 50 Awards Ceremony Baltimore SmartCEO honored the 2017 Future 50 Award winners at a Hawaii-themed awards celebration on January 19, 2017 at the Hunt Valley Inn. In all, 50 mid-sized Future 50 companies and 10 Emerging Growth companies were recognized in the program for their fast…
Read MoreLorax Partnerships 2016 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence
In December, Lorax’s very own Andrea Shoaf was named an NGBS Green Partner of Excellence for 2016. NGBS Green, which is based on the National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS), is a rigorous third-party certification program for single and multifamily residential projects. Andrea joins an elite group of program partners — one of 18 verifiers identified —…
Read More2016 USGBC MD Wintergreen Awards are Lighting Up Baltimore
Congratulations to our clients and friends who were selected as finalists for the US Green Building Council Maryland Chapter’s 12th Annual Wintergreen Awards! The Wintergreen Awards Ceremony will be held on January 26, 2017 from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm at Exelon Baltimore Headquarters. We wish to extend a few special congratulations to those in the…
Read MoreThe Enclave at Box Hill
The Enclave at Box Hill Owner: Bavar Properties Group, LLC Client: Henneman + Associates Certification Level: NGBS Bronze The Enclave at Box Hill is a nearly 40-acre residential development project in Abingdon, Maryland currently underway and spearheaded by Bavar Properties Group and Murn Development. The phased project will feature around 400 units when fully built out,…
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