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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? …

Health 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…

LEED Certification and Registration Fees Increase

On December 1, 2016, GBCI adjusted the LEED registration and certification fees for the first time since 2010. LEED registration provides your team with access to LEED Online and now access to the fully integrated arc platform. LEED Online allows you to track LEED credits and strategies and facilitate LEED certification from start to finish.…

Engineering Green 2016: The Greener the Better

Lorax employees were excited to attend Engineering Green 2016 at Johns Hopkins University last week. The morning started with a presentation from the JHU Office of Sustainability. They detailed their efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions among all campuses and facilities. As a leading research university with extensive laboratory space, they’ve been…

LEED v2009 Registration to Close

As the green building and sustainability industry evolves, so too does the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. October 31, 2016 marks the final day to register any LEED project in the v2009 rating system before LEED v4 takes full effect. Additionally, projects currently registered within the LEED…

2016 Iconic Green: Here We Come!

This year, Lorax is taking a delegation of 4 representatives to GreenBuild International Conference and Expo Iconic Green located in Los Angeles, California. Lorax Project Managers will be in attendance from Tuesday morning October 4th through Friday October 7th to learn about new sustainable strategies, become familiar with green building technologies, learn from our peers, promote…

30×30 Nature Challenge Kickoff: Day 1

This June, Lorax had decided to participate in the 30×30 Nature Challenge. The 30×30 Nature Challenge was originated by the Wisconsin Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council to encourage people to live healthier lives, however, we were challenged by the Maryland Chapter of the USGBC to participate and drive each other to get outside! …

Roses are Red, Energy Savings are Green

Lorax is in on the secret. Valentine’s Day used to be all about romance, but we know the real meaning. Consider this: lights are dimmed, candles are lit, the fire is roaring, the thermostat is turned down so you and your loved one are cuddling under a blanket staring deep into each other’s eyes. If…

GreenBuild 2015: A Monumental Success!

With more brains and bodies representing Lorax at this year’s GreenBuild International Conference and Expo, Lorax was able to soak up more information and garner more resources than ever before. While GreenBuild Monumental Green was held just a stone’s throw away in our nation’s capital, we were also able to promote the achievements of our…

Lorax is Going to GreenBuild!

This year, Lorax is taking a delegation of 9 representatives to GreenBuild International Conference and Expo Monumental Green located in Washington, DC. Lorax Project Managers will be in attendance from Tuesday evening November 17th through Friday November 20th to learn about new sustainable strategies, become familiar with green building technologies, learn from our peers,…