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Net Zero Buildings Contribute to Climate Change Solution
Over the past several months at Lorax, we’ve been working on two zero-net-energy (ZNE) schools in the City of Baltimore and have been asked to submit proposals for two more ZNE projects. We have already completed two small zero-net-energy projects and have facilitated design workshops on two others. With the recent new requests, I’m sensing…
Read MoreLearn More About Green Building at These Upcoming Events
This fall, we have the honor of participating in two local events centered around environmentally-friendly construction, living and green building techniques. We hope to see you there! WTMD’s B’More Green Happy Hour LINK: https://wtmd.org/radio/2018/08/23/bmore-green-happy-hour-sept-20-at-wtmd/ On September 20th from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM, WTMD is hosting a B’More Green Happy Hour featuring Lorax and over a dozen…
Read MoreAll About the 1,000 Cities in 2040 Initiative
A bold new initiative is aiming to recruit 1,000 cities around the world to cease fossil fuel use and utilize 100% renewable energy by 2040. The 1,000 Cities in 2040 project wants to encourage cities to exceed the benchmarks set by the Paris Agreement by harnessing the power of citizens petitioning elected officials. The 1,000…
Read MoreBack to ‘Green’ School
When students return to Baltimore City Public Schools this fall, many of them will be entering modernized school buildings designed with Green Building techniques in mind. Through the 21st Century School Buildings Program, 5 new school buildings are greeting students this fall, with a total of 28 expected over the course of the program. New…
Read MoreThe 50×30 Club
New Jersey is the newest state to join the exclusive 50×30 club. Earlier this summer, Governor Murphy signed a landmark clean energy bill into law cementing its status as a state at the forefront of environmental innovation. In addition to the bill, another executive order was signed to develop a new Energy Master Plan (EMP)…
Read MoreHappy 40th Birthday EPA!
As I reflect on 2010, I am aware that December 2, 2010, was the 40th birthday of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The turn of the year is a time of reflection as is the fortieth birthday of an organization. In spite of the challenging economy of the last few years, the rising attention to the environment and the business response has been astounding.
Read MoreAspiring to a Healthy Environment for Everyone
Two local health care organizations dedicated to serving a vast constituency in the Baltimore area, including indigent and low income communities, have achieved high levels of LEED certification in 2010. Lorax LLC acted as the LEED consultant to Baltimore Medical System and Maryland Health Care for the Homeless as each owner pursued their project goals.
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