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Health and Wellness: Keeping Occupants Happy, Productive
By Krystal O’Hara and Katie Fink Implementing operating strategies that focus on the health and wellness of building occupants is increasingly critical to keeping occupants happy, safe, and satisfied with their workplace. As more people recognize the importance of health and wellness in the built environment, building rating systems that provide a framework for health…
Read MoreHow Sustainability Increases Student Performance
Solar panels line the roofs, LED light fixtures cover the ceilings, “smart boards” hang from the acoustically sound walls, and low emitting carpet tiles run across the floors. In recent years, green schools around the country have entirely redefined the concepts of innovation and hands-on learning, making a strong case for the ability of these…
Read MorePro Tips and Case Studies on Multifamily Energy Efficiency
In early April, Lorax Partnerships co-presented “Pro Tips and Case Studies on Multifamily Energy Efficiency” with Baumann Consulting at the 2018 Montgomery County Energy Summit. Co-hosted by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and U.S. Green Building Council-National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR), the Montgomery County Energy Summit is focused on commercial energy efficiency and clean…
Read MoreIt’s a Beautiful Day in the (Merriweather) Neighborhood
Lorax is thrilled to announce the LEED for Neighborhood Development Certification for Merriweather Area 3, in Columbia, Maryland! This incredible accomplishment is the first LEED ND v4 Certification in Maryland, and only the fifth in the entire United States. Merriweather has joined a small, but very elite group of communities designed with sustainability and the…
Read MoreLORAX PARTNERSHIPS IS HIRING… AGAIN!
Lorax Partnerships, LLC is seeking new talent to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-directed, service-oriented individuals to fill the positions of Assistant Project Manager and Technical Service Manager. We also encourage experienced Project Managers to apply. We are open to new employees from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. What We Do…
Read MoreGreen is the New Gold!
People are cheering! Awards are being handed out! The crowd is on their feet! The Olympics have long since passed, but Lorax is celebrating a different victory. Maryland has ranked 5th on the Top 10 States for LEED List! This January USGBC published their annual list celebrating states taking big steps in the…
Read MoreEvaluating Your Existing Building’s Green Performance? Consider Arc
Nope! This has nothing to do with Noah’s ark! Arc is a new way to measure your green performance Created by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) Offering a different pathway to obtain LEED O+M Certification OR an innovative way to benchmark your building’s sustainability data Instead of focusing…
Read MoreA BrightView of Wintergreen
This past Thursday, January 25, 2018, the annual USGBC Maryland Community Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building was held at Two Merriweather, a new core and Shell office building in downtown Columbia developed by the Howard Hughes Corporation. Wintergreen is always an exciting evening for Lorax; new and sustainable venues to explore, interesting projects…
Read MoreEllicott City Walking Tour Recap with ULI Baltimore
Young Leaders Tour Ellicott City was also featured on the ULI Baltimore Website. On Thursday, August 31, 2017, the ULI Baltimore Young Leaders met at the Phoenix Emporium on Main Street in Historic Ellicott City to take a walking tour and learn about the revitalization efforts following the devastating flood of 2016. While at the…
Read MoreLORAX PARTNERSHIPS IS HIRING!
Update as of September 5, 2017: Applications are no longer being accepted for consideration. Thank you to all of those who applied and interviewed. Lorax Partnerships, LLC is seeking new talent to join our team. Now, in our 15th year, we continue to expand our portfolio of more than 200 completed projects, and are looking to…
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