Archive for June 2016
LEED v4 in 4 Minutes or Less
Lorax is all about collaboration, information sharing, and KNOWLEDGE BOMBS! When Katie Stanford, Hailee Griesmar, and Tim Barranco passed their LEED v4 AP exams in April, they helped bring the rest of the team up to speed on the changes to v4 with the coolest Knowledge Bomb ever! The three newly accredited professionals summarized the…
Read MoreMamie D Lee School
Mamie D Lee School Owner: Mamie D. Lee, LLC Client: MCN Build Anticipated LEED BD+C: Schools v2009 Gold The Mamie D. Lee School was built by the District of Columbia in 1967 for “special-needs”…
Read MoreHoly Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital Owner: Holy Cross Hospital Client: The Whiting Turner Contracting Company Certification Level: LEED BD+C: New Construction v2.2 Gold This major renovation and expansion project for the hospital has embraced the integrated design and construction approach. The design and construction teams work together to ensure the best design, air quality, and construction materials…
Read MoreHarriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center Owner: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Client: W.M. Schlosser Certification Level: LEED BD+C: New Construction v2009 Silver …
Read More30×30 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! …
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