New Market Trends: “Wel-coming” Fitwel to the Green Building Industry

Just last month, Fitwel was introduced by the Center for Active Design (CfAD). Marketed as “a fresh approach to certification systems,” their strategies prove unique compared to what we are used to seeing from a LEED or WELL project. As the concept of occupant health and wellness continues to rise as a priority for building…

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Baltimore Food Hub

  Baltimore Food Hub Owner: Baltimore Food Hub, Inc. Client: Baltimore Food Hub, Inc. Certification Level: Anticipated LEED BD+C: Core and Shell v2009 Certified and LEED for Neighborhood Development Silver A 3.5-acre campus of food ventures in East Baltimore that incorporates the old Eastern Pumping Station, the Baltimore Food Hub will bring new life to a disinvested…

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LEED v4 Energy Modeling and ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Major Updates

LEED has updated to version 4, and that means the ASHRAE referenced standard has some updates as well. For your convenience, we have summarized the major changes below. LEED v4 Energy Modeling Changes ASHRAE 90.1-2007 has been updated to ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Process energy no longer has to make up 25% of the overall building energy…

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Salvation Army DMG Grocery Store

  Salvation Army DMG Grocery Store Owner: The Salvation Army Client: Banta Campbell Architects Certification Level: Anticipated LEED BD+C: New Construction v2009 Gold DMG Foods, named after The Salvation Army motto Doing The Most Good, will be a 6,000 sq. ft. non-profit grocery store that will provide healthy and affordable food in east Baltimore for families and individuals…

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There’s an AP for That!

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! BD+C Constructing a new building or renovating an old one? …

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