Harford County Public School Central Administration Building

  Harford County Public Schools Admin HQ Owner: Harford County Public Schools Client: Manekin, LLC LEED NCv2.1 Gold This project was not only Lorax’s first project, but the first LEED Gold building in the state of Maryland, and the first LEED Building in Harford County.  It houses the administrative headquarters for the entirety of the…

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Towson University Health & Counseling Center

  Towson University Health & Counseling Center Owner: Towson University Client: Plano-Coudon Certification Level: LEED NCv2009 Anticipated Silver The Towson University Health and Counseling Center project involved the renovation and adaptive reuse of Ward Hall and West Hall at Towson University, and the construction of a new addition to join the two existing buildings. Lorax…

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BioResearch Center Health Village

  BioResearch Center Health Village Owner: Windsor Healthcare Equities Client: Gaudreau Architects Anticipated LEED BD+C: Core and Shell v2009 Silver BioResearch Center Health Village will be a state-of-the-art medical office building addition to the Florida Hospital Health Village. The building is set to achieve a LEED Silver certification, and has pursued Enhanced Commissioning to ensure…

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UM Pocomoke

  UM Pocomoke Owner: University of Maryland College Park Client: Grimm + Parker Certification Level: LEED NCv2009 Gold University of Maryland Pocomoke’s eco-friendly design incorporated over 81% of the existing structure into the new building, a feat not easily achieved. The building’s LEED Gold certification contributes to the University’s overall sustainability program and goals, and…

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NIST Child Care Center

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Child Care Center Owner: National Institute of Standards and Testing Client: Colimore Architects Certification Level: LEED NCv2009 Gold Lorax and Colimore were approached by NIST for the sustainable design and construction of their childcare center built on their Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. They had exceeded capacity in their…

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Sollers Point

  Sollers Point Owner: Baltimore County, Maryland Client: Rubeling & Associates Certification Level: LEED NCv2.2 Gold This Gold certified community center serves as the gathering and activity location for the Sollers Point and surrounding Baltimore County communities.  Baltimore County saw this project as an opportunity to educate the buildings staff and visitors about the green…

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Harris Teeter #332

  Harris Teeter #332 Owner: Harris Teeter Client: Harris Teeter Certification Level: LEED NCv2.2 Silver Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this chain grocery store incorporated innovative refrigeration units, making the refrigerant load almost 85% less than a conventional grocery store. The grocery store chain also established a companywide program called “my earth” in order to take…

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Ft. Evans Plaza II

  Ft. Evans Plaza II Owner: M&T Bank Client: Ammon Hiesler Sachs Design Certification Level: LEED NCv2.2 Silver Ft. Evans Plaza II was the third M&T Bank to be LEED certified as a part of their effort to incorporate sustainability not only in their corporate operations, but in their local branches, as well.

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Towson Square

  Towson Square Owner: Heritage Properties and The Cordish Companies Client: Heritage Properties Certification Level: LEED NCv2009 Anticipated Silver Towson Square is another development venture by Heritage Properties and The Cordish Companies. The new project includes a 2,500-seat multiplex CineMark movie theater featuring XD entertainment, a new wall-to-wall screen, wrap-around sound, and maximum entertainment experience.…

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Knorr Brake

  Knorr Brake Owner: Knorr Brake Client: Banta Campbell Architects Certification Level: LEED NCv2009 Gold Knorr Brake, a manufacturing facility of brakes, doors, and HVAC systems for the Mass Transit Rail Industry, achieved LEED Gold in 2014.  Their 865 kW Photo Voltaic solar array installed on their 100,000 square foot rooftop, contributed significantly to their…

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