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LEED v4.1: The Good, The Bad, and the… Helpful?

Are you struggling with your LEED v4 project? It’s not just you! USGBC has heard from LEED users, seen the light, and made adjustments. In case you missed it, on January 21, 2018, USGBC released the LEED v4.1 beta versions of BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Residential, and Cities & Communities rating systems. While a new version…

2012 NGBS Registration Deadline Approaching

Attention! The Registration Deadline for 2012 NGBS is Monday, December 31, 2018, 5:00 PM. Do you have a residential project in need of a green building certification? Time and again, the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) proves to be the the most cost effective rating system for qualifying residential buildings, specifically related to soft…

DMG Foods ULI Wavemaker Winner

The ULI Baltimore Wavemaker Awards is an annual event to honor Maryland’s most successful real estate developments. This year’s 10th Annual ULI Baltimore Wavemaker Awards, were held on October 4, 2018 at The Winslow Parker Metal Building. Of the 30 nominations for the awards, only 8 transformational projects in the Baltimore area were selected. DMG Foods,…

Looking Back at Look Forward Farm

Many of the projects that Lorax works on are large urban or suburban commercial buildings meeting a green building rating system, standard, or code. Tasteful low-emitting vinyl flooring, insulation made from recycled materials, elegant low-flow plumbing fixtures, and many more features are incorporated into these green buildings. While integrating these features into the design and…

Have you met Emily and Ava?

We are excited to announce the recent addition of Emily and Ava to the ever-growing Lorax team in June 2018! Emily LeMay has come on board as an Assistant Project Manager. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science from American University and has three years of environmental compliance experience at the local government level.…

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…

Pro 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…

LORAX 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…

Lorax Partnerships 2017 NGBS Green Partner of Excellence

For the second year in a row, Lorax’s very own Andrea Shoaf was named an NGBS Green Partner of Excellence! And this year, she was joined by Tim Barranco to round out the 2017 list of accredited verifiers to earn this distinction. NGBS Green, which is based on the National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS), is a rigorous…

Evaluating 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…