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  • Coffee Break – U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

    The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a global roadmap for peace and prosperity, serving as a call to action for the most pressing social issues currently facing the planet and its people. It is important that businesses, in addition to governments, drive for results that contribute to the intent of the goals. In this session, we will outline how Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 investment firm, has begun to incorporate the SDG’s into their business practices, philanthropy strategy, culture, and corporate goal setting. Watch or listen to this Coffee Break recording!  FEATURED GUESTS Lisa Johnson, Senior Sustainability Project Leader at Edward  Jones - Lisa joined Edward Jones in 2006 after 15 years at McDonnell Douglas / Boeing. She has been responsible for Construction Administration of large and new construction projects, department costs, and measures and processes at Edward Jones and has spent the last 11 year's working on the firm's environmental sustainability efforts.  She is responsible for initiating and submitting a proposal to incorporate sustainability into the firm culture, to preserve and progress the Jones family legacy of conservation. Lisa received her B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN and her M.S. in Construction Management from Washington… Continue Reading Coffee Break – U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

  • Coffee Break: Grounded in Indigenous Values – Preserving the Land

    Watch or Listen to this Coffee Break Recording! The native peoples of our Midwest region were well aware of their surroundings, the earth, the waterways, and the sky. The indigenous people who lived in the region that is now Missouri were much more sensitive to the needs of their environment. Over thousands of years they developed a sophisticated symbiotic relationship with their Mother, the Earth. And, as we move into cooler temperatures and watch our beautiful changing landscape, it's good to know and thank the Indigenous stewards, our American Indian friends and relatives, of the Midwest region. FEATURED GUESTS Carol Diaz-Granados, Ph.D., RPA, Research Associate Department of Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis - Dr. Carol Diaz-Granádos, is a professional archaeologist and Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology, Washington University, St. Louis, where she has lectured for 39 years. Her major research focus is American Indian rock art, symbolism and iconography, and its associated oral traditions. Carol has written, edited, and co-edited five books and has chapters in various edited volumes and museum exhibition catalogs. Her 2004 volume, Rock-Art of Eastern North America won an Outstanding Academic Title award. Carol’s research interests include both prehistoric as well as historic archaeology. She has worked at… Continue Reading Coffee Break: Grounded in Indigenous Values – Preserving the Land

  • Coffee Break: Brentwood Bound – Historic Rain & Flooding Update

    Watch or listen to this Coffee Break recording! Historic flooding has forced Brentwood Bound to think about how to support infrastructure, the neighborhood and new growth. Eric Gruenenfeld, Director of Parks & Recreation, will discuss his experiences as a member of the City's Brenwood Bound Administration Project Team during unprecedented rainfall. Brentwood Bound was one of four local sustainability projects of our 2021 Annual Green Building Showcase.  Brentwood Bound is a comprehensive set of solutions including a Deer Creek - Flood Mitigation project. St. Louis storms over July 25-26, 2022 dumped a little more than 9 inches of rain, the highest 24-hour rainfall on record. Michael Wysession, a professor of geophysics at Washington University as quoted by PBS stated, “The average rainfall for July and August combined in St Louis is 7.5 inches of rain and we got that in six hours.” FEATURED GUEST: Eric Gruenenfelder, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Brentwood As a member of the City's Brentwood Bound Administration Project Team, Eric has focused on the park and greenspace development as well as assisting with the procurement and management of grants related to Brentwood Bound. Eric Gruenenfelder has worked in municipal recreation for the past twenty years, spending the past eight years at the City of brentwood… Continue Reading Coffee Break: Brentwood Bound – Historic Rain & Flooding Update

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    Evening Program: Fostering Health Leadership-Reclaiming our Health by Shaping our Spaces

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    Harris-Stowe State University - William L. Clay Sr. College of Education 3026 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO

    Our 3rd annual educational program in partnership with our local National Society of Black Engineers - St. Louis Gateway Professionals and Missouri Gateway Green Building Council present: Fostering Health Leadership - Reclaiming our Health by Shaping our Spaces. Katherine Osterman, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, ENV SP at Catalyst Partners presents the leadership needed from organizations and individuals, through the lens of the WELL Building Standard. Providing the latest scientific research and case studied industry best practices to understand the issues and impacts our spaces have on our health. You will be able to assemble the communication and organizational strategies needed to take climate action on the imperatives of health, wellness, and equity within your work environment and community.

    $25.00
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    Coffee Break: Protect Energy Efficiency in our Building Codes

    Virtual Event via Zoom

    REGISTER NOW!  HOT TOPIC Missouri House Bill 580 aims restrict the advancement and implementation of energy code by municipalities and local jurisdictions. House Bill 580 prevents communities from adopting ordinances, resolutions, regulations, codes, or policies that: Prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting framed cavities in new dwellings from being used as ducts or plenums; or Require or have the effect of requiring: new dwellings to have a wood frame wall cavity insulation R-value greater than 13; to utilize exterior continuous insulation; to have a ceiling insulation R-value greater than 38, or to have a maximum air leakage rate less than five air changes per hour. View our blog post about HB 580 to learn more. Or register to join us on February 17! FEATURED GUESTS         James Roseberry, AIA , CDT, LEED AP BD+C James is a Senior Project Manager and Associate with Trivers and the Chair Elect of the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Board of Directors. As a founding members of the Trivers Green Team, James manages the firm’s 2030 Commitment response, is lead author of the firm’s Sustainable Action Plan, and is involved in many of the firm’s LEED projects, including the first LEEDv4… Continue Reading Coffee Break: Protect Energy Efficiency in our Building Codes

  • First Friday Webinar – LEED Communities All in For Net-Zero

    First Friday Webinars
    Virtual Event via Zoom

    USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded, highly rated, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! These courses are available for anyone to attend, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! To request a code to register for for free - or to request a link to register for all sessions at once - please reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. REGISTER FOR THE MARCH 3 Webinar  March: LEED Communities: All-In for Net-Zero April:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition May:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions June:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement July:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience August:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes September:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED October:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction November:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line December:  Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED Please note: programs are currently being… Continue Reading First Friday Webinar – LEED Communities All in For Net-Zero

  • Public Buildings and the IRA: The New Incentives for Going Green

    Virtual Event via Zoom

    Find out why the IRA and the IIJA should have you thinking green about public building projects. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the National League of Cities (NLC) co-host this webinar exploring the new federal incentives and programs available for public building projects. From direct pay tax incentives for improved building efficiency to wide-ranging grant opportunities for facilities improvements, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are loaded with programs that building professionals and local governments can take advantage of as they plan to build new facilities or renovate existing buildings. The webinar is open to USGBC and NLC members.

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    Evening Program: Inflation Reduction Act – An Enabler for Aggressive Action on Climate Change

    Washington Universitiy Danforth University Center 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO

    This presentation will summarize he bill’s provisions related to climate change and offer specific details related to solar and energy efficiency. New and renewed incentives are included to expand clean energy production for residential, commercial, industrial and utility scale solar through 2034, enabling a predictable set of financial incentives to exponentially increase our domestic clean energy supply, dramatically reducing our carbon emissions.

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    Coffee Break: Benton Park West Tiny House Project

    Virtual Event via Zoom

    This Tiny House Project is currently under construction in the Benton Park West neighborhood in the City of St. Louis. It is planned to be an environmentally regenerative and one-of-a-kind project. It's being build on what was once a vacant lot, purchased through the St. Louis City Land Revitalization Authority (LRA). This livable home will use energy saving building concepts such as radiant heating, solar power collection, rainwater collection, and passive heating and cooling concepts. The building itself, inspired by the work of Bob Cassilly, will be created from mostly reclaimed materials. The style will be a unique expression that keeps the historic aesthetic of the neighborhood in mind. Building a 420 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot allows space for large permaculture and vegetable gardens.

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    Q2 Call For Proposals Due!

    We are accepting your submissions for educational programs! Submit your proposals to be considered for coffee breaks or evening programs later this year or in 2024. Show Me Your Green Building Solutions! Fill out our Call For Proposals Form!  Proposals submitted by end of day Monday, April 3 will be reviewed by our Education Committee at their 2nd Tuesday standing meeting on April 4. Questions? Please feel free to reach out at info@mogreenbuildings.org  

  • First Friday Webinar: Preparing the Workforce for the Clean Energy Economy – LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition

    First Friday Webinars
    Virtual Event via Zoom

    USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded, highly rated, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! These courses are available for anyone to attend, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! To request a code to register for for free - or to request a link to register for all sessions at once - please reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org.  REGISTER FOR THE APRIL 7 WEBINAR January:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews February:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities March:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier, more resilient future April:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition May:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions June:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement July:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience August:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes September:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED October:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction November:  Financing Communities:… Continue Reading First Friday Webinar: Preparing the Workforce for the Clean Energy Economy – LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition

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    Evening Program: Inspiring Greener Building Materials

    Alberici Constructors 8800 Page, Overland, MO, United States

    The choices we make about materials in our buildings can affect everything from indoor air quality to construction waste to broader human health and environmental impacts from materials ingredients, sources, manufacturing, and transport. But the process of selecting materials can be complicated and confusing. How can you best evaluate products and finishes in our buildings so that decisions are best for budgets, building occupants and the environment? This program will address this question and more using the American Institute of Architects Materials Pledge as a basis for discussion. The program will include information on the efforts to make transparency and optimization information easily accessible through the mindful MATERIAL Collaborative and their Common Materials Framework and the efforts of the Interior Design community in creating this national pledge.