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There’s an AP for That (The Sequel)

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! And now, in the second quarter of 2017, we have…

Like a Good Consultant, Lorax is There

Lorax is known throughout the Baltimore area as green building and sustainability consultants – but we decided we didn’t want to stop there! In an effort to be a good neighbor in our community, and help improve more than just the buildings within it, we have initiated a new Company Charity Matching Program. Lorax is…

What Does 1 Million SF of LEED Mean?

One Million Square Feet of Excellence When Wexford Science and Technology set out to convert the old RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Factory into a hub for biomedical research and information technology, no one would have guessed that they would cultivate over 1 million square feet of LEED Platinum space at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. On…

East Run Health Center

East Run Health Center Owner: Cherry Cove Client: Herman/Stewart Construction Certification Level: Anticipated LEED BD+C: Core and Shell v2009 Certified Scheduled to open in early 2017, the new East Run Health Center will provide local residents with additional options for medical care at a single location. This innovative community health center, developed by The Cherry Cove…

2016 USGBC MD Wintergreen Awards – A Banner Night for Lorax

The Event The Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building is always an exciting evening for the Lorax crew; new and sustainable venues to explore, interesting projects to learn from, excellent networking and mingling, and the nervous anticipation of the award ceremony. Every year, it warms our collective hearts to see our partners and clients honored and…

Discovering and Financing Energy-Saving Opportunities

Last week Katie and Tim attended the DC Sustainable Energy Utility office’s presentation on Discovering and Financing Energy-Saving Opportunities in Your Building. The facilitators of the forum were representatives from Urban Ingenuity, a DC based Financial Services Organization that “provides innovative solutions to develop and finance advanced energy projects, building retrofits, and state of the…

2016 USGBC MD Wintergreen Awards are Lighting Up Baltimore

Congratulations to our clients and friends who were selected as finalists for the US Green Building Council Maryland Chapter’s 12th Annual Wintergreen Awards! The Wintergreen Awards Ceremony will be held on January 26, 2017 from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm at Exelon Baltimore Headquarters. We wish to extend a few special congratulations to those in the…

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.…

Breaking Down Barriers to Community Solar

For Marylanders, there are several barriers to entry for renewable energy usage through solar panel installation. For example, renters might not be allowed to install solar on their homes, some buildings might have too much shading for solar to be feasible, others might not be able to front the installation cost. Luckily, Maryland is testing…

If These Walls Could Talk: Building 60

Congratulations to our client, Wexford Science and Technology! Wexford recently won The Talking Walls award from the North Carolina chapter of USGBC at the Green Gala and Sustainable Business Awards for Building 60 in Winston-Salem, NC. This award recognizes a successful integration of sustainability standards in the category of existing building renovations. Building 60 is…