Archive for February 2015
Baltimore City Sustainability Requirements Lunch & Learn
Here is a chance to “Ask Andrea” any of your technical questions about Baltimore City’s Sustainability Requirements at her Lunch & Learn. Get ready to compare and contrast the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) versus Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) was approved by the Baltimore City…
Read More10th Annual Wintergreen Awards
The Wintergreen Awards for Excellence in Green Building is always a blast for the Lorax crew, but this year at the 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, Lorax Partnerships had a lot to celebrate! Some of our partners were honored, and two of our most sustainable projects, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and Verde at Howard Square, were celebrated. …
Read MoreMaryland 3rd in LEED Ranking
Earlier this month, the US Green Building Council released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED; the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. The list ranks states in terms of square feet of LEED space per state resident. LEED certified buildings use less energy and water resources, save…
Read MoreEast Gate Building H – Chantilly, Virginia
East Gate Building H – Chantilly, VA Owner: Atapco Properties Client: Atapco Properties Certification Level: Certified This LEED certified project currently shares a campus with 3 Retail Core and Shell LEED buildings and 1 Commercial Building. The whole East Gate Marketplace was the first LEED Certified Shopping Center in Northern Virginia.
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