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Elms at the Refuge

330-Unit, NGBS® Silver Garden-Style Community Across 11 Buildings

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Elms at the Refuge is a 330-unit community in Laurel, MD consisting of 11 garden-style apartment buildings comprised of one-and two-bedroom units with loft options. The community's three- and four-story structures feature brick, vinyl, and cement siding, and are topped with pitched asphalt shingle roofs. Elms at the Refuge offers a 7,800-square-foot amenity space that hosts leasing offices, a fitness center, pet spa, kitchen and lounge, coffee bar, business center, and outdoor pool with a firepit and grills. Elms at the Refuge is targeting NGBS® Silver certification via energy-efficient features, bike storage, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Architect: FGM Architects

Completion: August 2024

3201 Fluvial Lane
Laurel, MD 20724

Green Features

Behind the Build
  • Used precast concrete balcony decks in place of wood framing to enhance durability and simplify maintenance.
  • Addressed strict height limitations imposed by the nearby airport’s flight path, incorporating top-floor loft units while maintaining functional layouts and visually appealing rooflines.
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CBG builds Elms at the Refuge, a 330-Unit, NGBS® Silver Garden-Style Community Across 11 Buildings in Laurel, MD - Image #1
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Building Green at Elms at the Refuge
Elms at the Refuge achieved NGBS® Gold certification with its energy-efficient HVAC units, ventilation, and lighting. Additional sustainable features include low-VOC finishes, a bike storage building, and electric vehicle charging stations.