Preparing for LEED v5

Preparing for LEED v5: What the Next Generation of Green Building Means for Project Teams The next evolution of green building is on the horizon. LEED v5 represents the most comprehensive update to the LEED rating system in over a decade, one that redefines what it means for buildings to lead in sustainability, resilience, and…

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The Service Center

Project Overview | At first glance, The Service Center at 2507 N. Howard Street stands as a striking new addition that is integrated into the urban landscape—a purpose-built, 82,000 SF facility filled with natural light and modern design. Look closer, and it becomes clear: this is far more than just real estate. Home to a…

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Montgomery County’s 2021 Code Adoption: What You Need to Know

  Montgomery County, Maryland has taken a bold step toward a greener future by adopting the 2021 IBC Code Suite, including amended versions of the IgCC and energy codes, through Executive Regulation 13-24. As a long-time leader in sustainability, the County’s updated code marks a major shift-especially for projects currently pursuing permits. What does this…

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Lorax Partnerships
Acquires Lorax

Green Building

Maryland’s top sustainability consulting companies join forces in 2022 September 1, 2022 | by Matt Torr After more than 15 years of collaboration in the green building industry, Lorax has joined Lorax Partnerships to bring the area’s best minds in sustainability under one roof. With a combined staff of 14 talented green building professionals, a…

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How Communities of Color are Leading the Sustainability Movement

At the close of Black History Month, I’d like to take a moment to share some observations. If I look at the green building movement that I have experienced, there have been wonderful and influential black leaders at the US Green Building Council and within the movement. Van Jones, Kimberly Lewis, George Bandy, Majora Carter…

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Recapping COP26 2021

In our previous blog, we discussed the origins of COP26, who is involved in this year’s climate conference, and what is at stake if these call for actions continue to go unanswered. The event was highly anticipated due to last year’s delay, which was caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As in previous years, many individuals…

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Building Electrification: The Key to A Net Zero Future

What is Building Electrification? In the effort to decarbonize future energy use, building electrification has been highlighted as one of the key ways to achieve the country’s carbon zero goals. The process of building electrification involves either new buildings being built with a completely electric infrastructure or retrofitting old buildings to rely solely on electric…

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Exploring Mass Timber Construction

I recently attended a fascinating mass timber session at Greenbuild. Mass timber is gaining traction in the design and construction world because it is beautiful and is now proven to be as safe as other forms of construction. The session brought into focus the growing role that mass timber construction is playing in green building.…

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The Daily Record Announces First Excellence in Construction & Real Estate Awards

2019 Excellence in Construction & Real Estate Award Winners Architects (Individual) Tim Barnhill, Hord Caplan Macht John  Hutch, JP2 Architects Kathleen Lechleiter, TwoPoint Studio Developers (Individual) David Bramble, MCB Real Estate Dan Henson, Henson Development Engineers (Company) EBA Engineering KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC Environmental Sensitivity (Company) Lorax Partnerships Somerset…

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