BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Gateway Green Building Council - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T130000 DTSTAMP:20250606T164320Z CREATED:20250606T164204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T164320Z UID:10000338-1752235200-1752238800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 11 WEBINAR \nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\n \nThis session examines the enabling factors making zero carbon buildings possible\, how USGBC and our members are leading the way and making zero carbon buildings possible\, the current policy and market drivers\, and what future developments to watch for. \nEvery day\, more owners are committing to zero carbon emission goals\, and more buildings are achieving these conditions — for example\, there are well over 100 LEED Zero certified projects around the globe. Making zero emission buildings a reality has happened through steady and intentional efforts. USGBC\, members\, and government agencies have promoted and incentivized best practices for buildings –high levels of efficiency\, use of renewable energy\, and reducing harmful refrigerant leaks – which form the core of zero emission buildings. Building on this\, recent advances and rapid adoption of technologies such as heat pumps\, along with the lower cost of renewable energy and decarbonizing grids\, have become key factors in creating more zero emission buildings. \nThe National Definition for Zero Emission Building\, local ordinances\, and other policies are poised to further accelerate zero emission buildings. Market forces\, led by global policy and investor interests\, are influencing increased corporate commitments. Speakers will explain the interplay among these drivers\, and new tools like LEED v5\, in creating momentum and a broad transformation – and how early efforts are playing out. In light of the proliferation of “zero” and “aligned” terminology in the market\, speakers will untangle the key terms and components to aid understanding and accountability. \nAchieving zero emissions will take different approaches for existing buildings as compared to new\, as well as vary by region. Creating carbon reduction plans for buildings and portfolios is becoming critical. The session will highlight the role of governments and nonprofits in supporting quality plans with new resources such as the forthcoming USGBC-ASHRAE guide. \nThe session also highlights developments on the horizon for zero carbon buildings\, namely incorporation of embodied carbon measurement and reduction. Speakers will explain the state of play of efforts to align embodied carbon and whole life carbon approaches. \nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 11 WEBINAR \n\nFebruary 7 | Live | Green Careers\, Bright Futures: Strategies for Success in the Sustainability and Advanced Energy Workforce Pipeline\nMarch 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment\nApril 4 | Live  | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide\nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources\nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T100000 DTSTAMP:20250709T220947Z CREATED:20250425T155936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T220947Z UID:10000352-1752566400-1752573600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Monthly Program - LEED Tour of St. Louis Community College-Meramec DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nJoin us for our annual green building tour! We will visit St. Louis Community College – Meramec\, which has two new buildings seeking LEED certification – the Financial Services Education Center (FSEC) and the Emerging Technology Center (ETC). Designed by Arcturis\, the two new buildings are part of St. Louis Community College’s STLCC Transformed\, a plan to modernize facilities and programming across its 6 regional St. Louis campuses. \nThe 70\,000 square foot FSEC serves as the new front door for the Meramec campus and provides a hub for financial programming\, with a focus on FinTech\, entrepreneurship\, and space accounting. The first floor will feature the Enrollment Center\, offering recruiting\, enrollment\, career development\, and financial aid services to students. The 80\,000 square foot ETC is home to new and reimagined programs with a focus on emerging and sustainable sciences\, engineering\, design and an expansion of the plant science and horticulture programs. It also accommodates the new campus library. \nThe tour of these buildings will explore how the project team integrated design and sustainability strategies to create beautiful\, healthy\, comfortable and flexible environment for end users. Highlights will include site sustainability strategies\, including landscape design to mitigate flooding\, human health and wellness features\, such as communicating stairs to promote activity and interaction\, access to natural light and quality views\, and a variety of spaces that are approachable to all\, healthy materials\, designing for efficiency\, and how building features like the green roof among others have been designed to integrate with educational programming and support hands-on learning opportunities. \nMembers of the project team from Arcturis\, Hellmuth + Bicknese\, Clayco\, Arbolope & S.M. Wilson will lead the tour\, including Chrissy Hill Rogers and Ralph Bicknese. \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students. Please note – you must be logged into your account to receive free member pricing!$25.00 – NON-Members \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Tour Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: Approved for LEED Specific CE with GBCI and AIA CES. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGESThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/monthly-program-leed-tour-of-st-louis-community-college-meramec/ LOCATION:St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus\, 11333 Big Bend Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T130000 DTSTAMP:20250728T200916Z CREATED:20250728T200915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T200916Z UID:10000339-1754049600-1754053200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 2 LIVE WEBINAR \nLEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nDiscussion with Lisa Stanley and Ryan O’Neil \nREGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 2 LIVE WEBINAR \n\nFebruary 7 | Live | Green Careers\, Bright Futures: Strategies for Success in the Sustainability and Advanced Energy Workforce Pipeline\nMarch 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment\nApril 4 | Live  | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide\nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources\nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T190000 DTSTAMP:20250811T135537Z CREATED:20250512T213546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T135537Z UID:10000353-1755018000-1755025200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Data\, Data Everywhere: Maximizing Sustainability in Data Center Development\, Design & Operations - in partnership with ASHRAE STL and I2SL STL DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nProgram Presented in partnership with: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With the growth of cloud-based computing and the recent rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)\, data centers are becoming the key critical infrastructure of our digital world. This exploding growth has propelled an unprecedented surge in data center development as entities race to secure the resources and infrastructure needed to meet current and future demand. While innovations like AI can leverage incredible computing power with amazing potential benefits\, they are also incredibly resource-intensive processes\, which means that the data centers built to support them have extensive needs for energy\, land and water to function optimally. \nIn the race to develop this critical infrastructure\, companies are having to grapple with the environmental impacts of its enormous energy and water needs\, as they reconcile the need to meet current demands while considering long-term costs\, sustainability goals and impacts on local communities. Fortunately\, innovations in computing technology\, building systems\, and renewable energy production for data centers have the potential to make this critical infrastructure more resource-efficient. \nThis program brings together experts from the field to discuss current practices and emerging trends in strategies for optimizing energy efficiency and reducing energy and water demand in data centers. Participants will learn about tools available to integrate sustainability principles into data center projects to achieve high-performance\, energy-efficient\, and environmentally responsible outcomes. Our presenters bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives that will shed light on strategies throughout project development from site assessment to design of building systems to operations in response to a range of client needs. Join us to learn about the opportunities and challenges in making data center development\, design and operations more sustainable. \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Weale\, Principal\, Introba\nA mechanical engineer with 25 years of experience\, John is a specialist in critical facilities ranging from secure airport datacenters to industrial laboratories to teaching laboratories. His recent designs have included data center facilities ranging from 5MW to 90 MW; all-electric laboratory buildings\, which meet carbon-reduction goals of clients and offer a robust\, efficient\, and low-maintenance facility; and corporate campus systems for major technology clients. \nHe has been a lead designer or key technical advisor on some of the most highly sustainable projects\, including six LEED Platinum certified projects\, seven Net Zero projects\, and two Living Building Challenge feasibility projects. He believes the key to creating simple\, high-efficiency\, and low-cost systems is an integrated approach with close team coordination that makes building architecture\, lighting\, and mechanical systems work together as a single system. This approach is equally valid for minimizing cost and points of failure in a data center design as it is for achieving a net zero campus building. John has worked on projects in all key sectors\, including government\, technology office\, education\, and multi-family. He has been published in ASHRAE Journal and contributed to the Data Center Handbook: Plan\, Design\, Build\, and Operations of a Smart Data Center. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeremy Nolen\, Director of Business Development – Renewables\, Farnsworth Group \nWith a background in renewable energy project development\, Jeremy has worked with clients for the last decade through funding/financing\, system design\, procurement\, construction\, commissioning\, and ongoing maintenance. Jeremy’s expertise spans solar\, wind\, BESS\, hydrogen\, and other technologies\, with projects totaling hundreds of megawatts across the United States. He has served various industries\, including data centers\, utilities\, municipalities\, commercial\, industrial\, healthcare\, federal/state\, K-12 schools\, and higher education facilities. Jeremy focuses on a client’s energy transition towards a more sustainable environment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erik Lueders\, Director of Sustainable Technology\, Mastercard\nErik has served in the Sustainability profession for 19 years\, most recently as Mastercard’s Director of Sustainable Technology since 2021. In this role\, Erik develops and drives sustainable technology strategy across business units. He leads efforts to create the sustainability data landscape across Mastercard’s technology infrastructure and environments to drive actionable insights and execution in support of the company’s Net Zero by 2040 goal. Erik has an MBA from Webster University and a BS in Forestry from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  His professional credentials include LEED AP O+M\, Certified Energy Manager\, Accredited Sustainability Advisor for data centers\, and Green Software Practitioner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSIONFree for MGGBC\, ASHRAE-St. Louis\, I2SL-St. Louis Members and full-time studentsASHRAE and I2SL members please register with your respective organizations to get member pricing!$25.00 for non-members \nREGISTER NOW \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGESThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/a-focus-on-data-centers-in-partnership-with-ashrae-stl-and-i2sl-stl/ LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T130000 DTSTAMP:20250826T145513Z CREATED:20250728T201233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T145513Z UID:10000340-1757073600-1757077200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Digging into SITES DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 5 WEBINAR \nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nPresentation by Danielle Pieranunzi \nREGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 5 WEBINAR \n\nFebruary 7 | Live | Green Careers\, Bright Futures: Strategies for Success in the Sustainability and Advanced Energy Workforce Pipeline\nMarch 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment\nApril 4 | Live  | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide\nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources\nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000 DTSTAMP:20250909T154531Z CREATED:20250512T215003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T154531Z UID:10000354-1757437200-1757444400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Monthly Program - Sustainable & Local Food Production: People\, Knowledge\, Community DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nIn a world increasingly shaped by the impacts of climate change\, sustainable local food production offers a vital alternative to the global food supply chain – and a path towards a healthier\, more resilient future for local communities. Join us for a program exploring the role of sustainable local food production in improving health\, tackling food insecurity and strengthening communities. Our panelists will share their expertise and insights about sustainable and regenerative practices and the essential role of people\, education and community in increasing food equity and creating a more resilient food system in St. Louis. Participants will gain a holistic understanding of local food system dynamics\, learning about sustainable practices\, regenerative agriculture\, and innovative and community-based solutions to create healthier\, more just\, and secure food futures. \nPanelists: \n\nJay Valley\, Executive Director & Head Chef\, Field to Table Institute\, St. Charles Community College – Dardenne Creek Campus\nJena Hood\, Director of Agriculture & Education\, EarthDance Organic Farm School\nVanessa Cooksey\, Founder & CEO\, Vested Urban Farms\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Gillian Garland\, Green Dining Alliance Program Manager at earthday365. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay Valley\, Executive Director & Head Chef\, The Field to Table Institute\, St. Charles Community College – Dardenne Creek Campus\nJay Valley has built a remarkable career rooted in tradition\, fueled by passion\, and defined by excellence. Raised in Clinton\, Massachusetts\, his lifelong passion was born in the family kitchen\, inspired by his mother’s homemade pasta and sauce and his father’s fresh-baked bread. A 1982 graduate of the David Hale Culinary School\, Valley’s career started in Dallas\, where he worked with Rosewood Hotels and helped launch The Beau Nash as a chef/sous chef and spent time at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. In 1997\, Valley became Corporate Chef and CEO at EatZi’s\, founded by restaurateur Phil Romano\, where he introduced many of the brand’s signature offerings\, including pizza Fridays and rotisserie chicken. In 2015\, he partnered with Romano once again to launch Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in the Trinity Groves development of Dallas\, and propelled the success of multiple culinary ventures there\, including Holy Crust and Sum Dang Good. Now\, as Executive Director of SCC’s Field to Table Institute\, Valley is excited to bring decades of leadership and culinary passion to inspiring a new generation of creative minds and growing SCC’s role in shaping the future of sustainable food systems and culinary excellence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jena Hood\, Director of Agriculture & Education\, EarthDance Organic Farm School \nJena Hood is an organic farmer and educator rooted in Ferguson\, Missouri. They first came to EarthDance Organic Farm School as an apprentice in 2018 and now serve as Director of Agriculture & Education after several years of working in farm and education leadership roles. Jena grew up gardening in south Georgia and later deepened their knowledge through hands-on experiences with subsistence farming and off-grid homesteading across the U.S. Their background in social work continues to inform their approach to farming\, especially a commitment to food justice and community care. At EarthDance\, Jena helps steward the farm as both a place of nourishment and a space for learning—where neighbors\, apprentices\, and beginning farmers can grow food and connections. They hope to inspire others to believe in ecologically minded\, organically guided agriculture as a sustainable model for the community\, for the farmer\, and for the planet. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Cooksey\, Founder & CEO\, Vested Urban Farms\nVanessa Cooksey is the Founder and CEO of Vested Urban Farms. She established Vested Urban Farms in 2019 out of her passion for health and wellness\, with a mission to inspire and promote community wellbeing. Vested Urban Farms is a technology-driven farming company that produces fresh\, nutrient-dense fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs in greenhouses\, focusing on cultivating hyper-local produce for consumer grocery retail. The company’s tower gardens\, tower farms\, and community engagement programs aim to connect like-minded individuals with plant-based nutrition and entrepreneurship opportunities\, supporting the core belief that our health is our wealth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gillian Garland\, Green Dining Alliance Program Manager\, earthday365\nGillian Garland is a sustainability professional that has years of experience in the hospitality\, healthcare\, and non-profit sectors. Her work with earthday365 has been crucial to St. Louis’ food waste initiatives through her role as the Green Dining Alliance Program Manager. She runs a yearly Food Waste Challenge that inspires restauranteurs and customers alike to reduce how much waste is leaving their kitchens. Her year-round work has helped to divert over 13 million pounds of waste from the landfill in 2024. Her expertise in the hospitality sector has aided her work to create more sustainable food systems as she is able to speak “the language of food” only amplified by her love of cooking in her free time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WHEREIBEW Local 15850 Elizabeth Ave | St. Louis\, MO 63110Note – parking and building entrance are in the back. From Elizabeth\, turn South on 59th Street and then turn right into the parking lot.  \nADMISSIONFree for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and full-time students$25.00 for Non-Members \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGESThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/monthly-program-sustainable-local-food-production/ LOCATION:IBEW Local 1\, 5850 Elizabeth Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T130000 DTSTAMP:20250728T201632Z CREATED:20250728T201629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T201632Z UID:10000341-1759492800-1759496400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED's Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 3 WEBINAR \nOctober 3 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\n \nThe LEED rating systems are applicable across varying scales. But how do we understand the ways in which social equity and quality of life is explored at these differing scales? \nThis session takes a closer look at sustainability and the development of LEED v5 rating systems through the lens of social impact. Hear perspectives from the U.S. Green Building Council\, the LEED Equity Working Group\, as well as industry practitioners in design\, development\, and planning to engage in a discussion around how equity represents itself within the scope of buildings and the larger urban fabric. \nBuilt environment professionals face the dual mission of meeting environmental standards while advancing social inclusivity and justice in the face of climate change. Panelists will review key components of equity embedded within LEED v5 and beyond as LEED for Cities and Communities continues to develop\, examining the significance and impact on project development. \nSpeakers will share practical guidance on the new LEED v5 Social Impact Assessment\, providing attendees with tools to drive inclusivity in their work\, and equipping participants with essential skills in community engagement and outreach\, vital for gaining local stakeholder support. Staying updated with evolving LEED standards is crucial for industry competitiveness\, appealing to socially responsible clients and investors. \nThis session is pivotal for architects\, planners\, policymakers\, and advocates\, empowering them to lead positive change by crafting buildings and spaces that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially inclusive and equitable—a crucial step toward a more just and sustainable future. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in advancing equity in the built environment\, including potential barriers to implementation\, measurement methodologies\, and the need for ongoing advocacy and education. \nThis presentation was recorded at Greenbuild 2024\, which took place from November 12-15\, 2024 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. \nREGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 3 WEBINAR \n\nFebruary 7 | Live | Green Careers\, Bright Futures: Strategies for Success in the Sustainability and Advanced Energy Workforce Pipeline\nMarch 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment\nApril 4 | Live  | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide\nMay 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action\, Performance\, and Verification\nJune 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources\nJuly 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal\nAugust 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion\nSeptember 5 | Digging into SITES\nOctober 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management\nNovember 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities\nDecember 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T190000 DTSTAMP:20251014T153156Z CREATED:20250812T185640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T153156Z UID:10000355-1760979600-1760986800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Monthly Program - Sustainable Advancements in Building Materials DESCRIPTION: REGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The St. Louis Art Museum’s East Building\, designed by architect David Chipperfield Architects\, opened in 2013. This monumental building\, a construction achievement\, is 12 years old. Like the original building\, built for the 1904 World’s Fair\, the addition was designed to stand for a 100 years or more. Now more than a decade on\, we thought it would be valuable to revisit the construction of this iconic project. In discussion with members of the 2013 project team and building material stakeholders\, we will explore what new advancements in concrete and steel and construction techniques might be used if the addition was built today\, given the industry’s greater focus on embodied carbon. \nParticipants:Julie Bauer\, Architect & Senior Lecturer\, Washington University in St. Louis\, Project Architect for David Chipperfield Architects for the St. Louis Art Museum East BuildingAllison Johnson\, Sustainable Design Leader\, HOKAnthony Alleman\, Vice President – Operations\, Pepper ConstructionLeif Johnson\, Structural Engineering Director\, StructureCraftSam Klucker\, Materials Engineer\, Concrete StrategiesRusty Owings\, Midwest Technical Services Engineer\, AMRIZE/HolcimSean Smith\, Market Development Manager\, New Millennium Steel \nImages: Simon Menges \n  \nADMISSIONFree for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members & full time students$25 for non-members – not a member yet? Join us!  \nPARKING & EVENT LOCATIONEnter the Art Museum via Taylor Hall\, the entrance to the East Building. The underground parking garage will not be open. Please park on the street or the lots across from the museum. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGESThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/advancementsinbuildingmaterials/ LOCATION:St. Louis Art Museum – Education Center\, One Fine Arts Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110 CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000 DTSTAMP:20251023T214525Z CREATED:20251015T222531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T214525Z UID:10000414-1762516800-1762520400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Break - Tour of Golterman & Sabo DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a tour of G&S Architectural Products – a local company specializing in manufacturing custom acoustic panels in various shapes and sizes\, along with operable walls\, cubicle curtains and tracks\, and other specialty architectural products. G&S is located in Kirkwood and supplies products all over the US. \nAttendees will learn about the components and materials used in the manufacturing of acoustical panels. We will also learn how G&S Acoustic products incorporate recycled and eco-friendly materials and align with Declare\, LEED\, and HPDC to support sustainability goals. \nThe tour is approved for AIA/CES credits. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\nIn 2024\, our Coffee Break Series transitioned to a slightly longer Green Building Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm\, varying between in person tours and Zoom webinars. Join for a free learning lunch break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local\, national\, and sometimes international featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of past sessions. \nCode of Conduct:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use photographic images: This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/tourofgs/ LOCATION:Golterman & Sabo Architectural Products\, 3555 Scarlet Oak Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GS-Serenade-Cloud-Tree-Tinley-Park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T130000 DTSTAMP:20251007T162903Z CREATED:20251007T162109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T162903Z UID:10000342-1763121600-1763125200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - The Future of Building Materials DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 14 WEBINAR  \nThe future of building materials: Why transparency is reshaping the market featuring Autodesk and One Click LCA | Live Webinar \nDate adjusted due to Greenbuild \nREGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 14 WEBINAR \n2025 Schedule \n\nDecember 5 | TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action | Live Webinar\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T130000 DTSTAMP:20251007T162732Z CREATED:20251007T162537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T162732Z UID:10000343-1764936000-1764939600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE DECEMBER 5 WEBINAR \nTRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action | Live Webinar  \nREGISTER FOR THE DECEMBER 5 WEBINAR \n2025 Schedule: \n\nJanuary 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171129Z CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171129Z UID:10000433-1767355200-1767358800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17/2026-01-02/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20251007T163434Z CREATED:20251007T163314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T163434Z UID:10000344-1767960000-1767963600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education\, but in 2025\, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated\, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 9 WEBINAR \nJanuary 9 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments \nDate adjusted for the holiday \nREGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 9 WEBINAR URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-10/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T171129Z CREATED:20250331T155404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T171129Z UID:10000434-1770379200-1770382800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17/2026-02-06/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260205T160434Z CREATED:20260204T165624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T160434Z UID:10000430-1770379200-1770382800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Strategies for Reuse in LEED v5 DESCRIPTION:USGBC’s First Friday Webinar series is back for 2026! This series kicks off in February with a recently published course from the USGBC course catalog: Strategies for Reuse in LEED v5. During the session\, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \nPlease note that registration is open for February only at this time. The remainder of the 2026 series will be announced later in the year. Stay tuned! \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are FREE to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 6 WEBINAR \nFebruary 6\, 2026 | Strategies for Reuse in LEED v5\nContinuing Education: 1 GBCI General CEU \nThe LEED v5 rating system introduces new prerequisites and credits that reduce the environmental impacts of building demolition\, material procurement\, and constructions. This course includes an overview of changes to Materials and Resources credits from LEED v4 to LEED v5\, with a focus on BD+C projects. The speakers walk through credit strategies step-by-step and use project case studies to illustrate the opportunities for reuse. Finally\, speakers explore the social equity implications of reuse and discuss how LEED aims to drive market transformation in the materials space. \nThis is a pre-recorded session. Continuing education session credit is awarded only for live attendance. \nREGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 6 WEBINAR URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinar-strategies-for-reuse-in-leed-v5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260204T173715Z CREATED:20260123T221431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T173715Z UID:10000422-1771588800-1771592400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Break - Leveraging Existing Buildings with the CARE Tool DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\nIt’s often said that the greenest building is the one that already exists\, yet until recently this idea lacked robust\, data-backed evidence. As a result\, the carbon benefits of reusing existing buildings are frequently overlooked in climate action strategies\, carbon accounting\, and design decision-making. This gap represents a major missed opportunity for professionals in preservation\, planning\, design\, and policy to better measure their potential impact and advocate more effectively for building reuse. The CARE (Carbon Avoided Retrofit Estimator) Tool addresses this challenge by enabling decision-makers to quantify the carbon benefits of renovating and upgrading existing buildings versus demolishing and constructing new ones. Join us for an introduction to the CARE Tool with architect James Roseberry of Trivers and learn how CARE can be used to estimate the carbon impact of your projects and compare the impact of different design decisions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James Roseberry\, AIA\, CDT\, LEED AP BD+C\, Director of Sustainability\, Trivers Associates \nJames is the Director of Sustainability and an Associate with Trivers. He is experienced in historic renovation\, adaptive reuse\, and technical spaces. He has also served a key role on many impactful projects in the St. Louis area. He has contributed to a number of Trivers’ sustainable projects\, including the renovation of January Hall at Washington University\, which received LEED Gold certification. James serves on the Planning Group of the BuildingGreen Small Firm Sustainable Design Leaders Peer Network. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council\, where he served as 2024 Chair of the MGGBC board of directors and is currently on the Education Committee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n  \nIn 2024\, our Coffee Break Series transitioned to a slightly longer Green Building Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm\, varying between in person tours and Zoom webinars. Join for a free learning lunch break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local\, national\, and sometimes international featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of past sessions. \nCode of Conduct:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use photographic images: This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-building-break-leveraging-existing-buildings-with-the-care-tool/ CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T100000 DTSTAMP:20260217T184552Z CREATED:20251222T175540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T184552Z UID:10000420-1772524800-1772532000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Future of Sustainable Development - Fighting Clawbacks with Creative Financing\, with CREW-St. Louis DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joint program with CREW-St. Louis & USGBC to for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of sustainable development and green building. Explore what qualifies as “green building\,” the latest policy updates and industry trends\, and discover creative design and financing strategies that make these projects achievable and future-ready. Learn how tools like PACE and the remaining IRA incentives can help you build a strong financial stack for sustainability initiatives\, and gain insights from real-world case studies that demonstrate success in action. \nSpeakers for this program will be: \n\nSheri Brezinka\, Regional Director at U.S. Green Building Council\nMonte Hilleman\, Vice President of Environmental Resiliency\, Compliance & Investment at Sustainable Investment Group\nAshley Langenfeld\, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Sustainable Investment Group\nJustin Struttmann\, Chief Operating Officer\, St. Louis Public Library\n\nREGISTER NOW (registration through CREW-St. Louis) \n$25 for MGGBC and CREW members | $50 for non-members\nMGGBC members – get the code for member pricing on our Members Only Benefits Page \nWHERE: Cannon Design\n1100 Clark Ave | St. Louis\, MO 63102 \nWHEN: Tuesday\, March 3 – 8:00 – 10:00 am \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854. \nCode of Conduct\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use Photographic Images\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/creative-financing-for-sustainable-development-with-crew-st-louis/ LOCATION:Cannon Design\, 1100 Clark Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260305T224939Z CREATED:20260305T224240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224939Z UID:10000435-1772798400-1772802000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE MARCH 6 WEBINAR \nSustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\n \nAI is increasingly applied across the project lifecycle. However\, adoption often emphasizes near-term performance gains while overlooking the full lifecycle impacts and implementation requirements of AI-enabled solutions. This session introduces a Sustainable AI practice lens for the built environment—grounded in efficiency\, sufficiency\, and scalable impact—to help teams make informed choices about when AI is warranted\, how to understand and mitigate energy and carbon implications\, and what conditions must be in place for successful implementation. A structured evaluation approach will be presented to support prioritizing use cases based on expected value and readiness\, followed by a facilitated discussion of common barriers and practical next steps. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General. \nREGISTER FOR THE MARCH 6 WEBINAR \n2026 Schedule \n\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260330T202733Z CREATED:20260305T230252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T202733Z UID:10000448-1775217600-1775221200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE APRIL 3 WEBINAR \nElevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nAccess to clean air is essential for human health\, productivity and comfort. While many builders\, owners\, facilities managers\, and their service providers invest significant resources to achieve safe\, satisfactory air quality in spaces where people work\, sleep\, learn\, and play\, others may not prioritize or understand measures to improve indoor air. This can lead to disparities in the quality of indoor air among different geographies and demographics. Moreover\, most buildings’ indoor air quality (IAQ) remains invisible until a problem or complaint prompts a reactive assessment. Join us to learn how USGBC is working with its research and policy partners and communities of practice to expand indoor air quality performance verification and proactive resilience planning in buildings\, expanding on our work to promote and scale foundational IAQ strategies. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General. \nREGISTER FOR THE APRIL 3 WEBINAR \n2026 Schedule \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260330T203926Z CREATED:20260312T164429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T203926Z UID:10000437-1777636800-1777640400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR MAY 1 WEBINAR \nState of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nUSGBC’s Advocacy & Policy Team will share the state of play for existing buildings policy in the U.S. We will highlight developments in local and state government\, including the latest on building performance standards and LEED tools\, and financing with PACE. We will also introduce a Federal policy proposal to incentivize investment in building efficiency through an efficiency investment tax credit. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General. \nREGISTER FOR MAY 1 WEBINAR \n2026 Schedule \n\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-14/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191209Z CREATED:20260208T221342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T191209Z UID:10000431-1778239800-1778247000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:LEED v5 Unpacked: Driving Performance\, Carbon Reduction\, and Resilience DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nLEEDv5 is the latest version of the world’s leading green building standard. The updated rating system offers clear steps to achieve near-zero carbon\, prioritize people and build for resilience. LEEDv5 promotes solutions to align the built environment with essential goals\, defined through LEEDv5’s three impact areas: \n\nDecarbonization by targeting reductions in operational\, embodied\, refrigerants\, and transportation emissions.\nQuality of life by improving health\, well-being\, resilience\, and equity for building occupants and their communities\, making spaces not just environmentally friendly but also people friendly.\nEcological conservation and restoration by emphasizing strategies that limit environmental degradation and contribute to the restoration of ecosystems\, ensuring that our built environment exists harmoniously with nature.\n\nLEEDv5 provides a comprehensive global framework for sustainable practices designed to guide the market toward a near-zero carbon future that is equitable\, resilient\, and encourages the responsible\, safe use of all resources. \nJoin us to learn about all the exciting updates in the new rating system with local LEED and sustainability experts. We will cover BD+C\, ID+C and O+M and updates to Arc as a unified platform. \nLunch will be provided! \nSpeakers: \n\nMadeline Dunaway\, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Alma Environmental\nEmily Hand\, Director & Chief of Staff at Verdical Group\nAngela Moore\, Sustainability Consultant\, Sustainable Buildings at UL Solutions\n\nADMISSION:$30.00 for MGGBC Members | $50 for non-members Not a member yet? Join now!  \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: This in-depth session will provide 1.5 GBCI CE Hour and will be submitted for 1.5 AIA CES. \nNote: this session was previously scheduled for March 27 and was rescheduled for May 8.  \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Program Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madeline Dunaway\, Co-Founder & Managing Partner\, Alma Environmental Partners\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Fitwell Ambassador\, LFA\nMadeline Dunaway is a dynamic leader in sustainability and resilience within the built environment\, advancing innovative\, cost-effective strategies that drive impact across architecture\, engineering\, and construction projects. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alma Environmental Partners\, she leads with a mission-driven approach to help clients across the United States embed sustainability into every phase of planning\, design\, and development. Based in St. Louis\, she helps clients integrate environmentally responsible solutions throughout planning\, design\, and construction\, with a focus on certifications such as LEED\, WELL\, and Fitwel\, as well as decarbonization and long-term performance. Before founding Alma\, Madeline served as Director of Sustainability Services at Clayco\, where she began as an intern and went on to build and lead the firm’s sustainability consulting group. Her work reflects a commitment to practical\, high-impact solutions that support both environmental goals and business outcomes. Her leadership is rooted in advancing high-performance buildings and communities that are sustainable\, resilient\, and economically viable. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emily Hand\, Director & Chief of Staff\, Verdical Group\, LEED AP BD+C\, Fitwel Ambassador\, GGP\nEmily Hand is Director & Chief of Staff at Verdical Group\, where she leads business development for green building and sustainability projects nationally. She oversees the Client Solutions team\, guiding pursuits\, proposals\, and strategic partnerships\, while also serving as a key advisor and integrator for the firm’s executive leadership. With over a decade of experience\, Emily specializes in project management and client relationships\, helping organizations achieve certification and sustainability goals aligned with a net zero future. As Verdical Group’s first intern and employee\, she has contributed across marketing\, operations\, and leadership. Previously\, she worked at Ernst & Young (EY)\, advising Fortune 500 companies on sustainable practices and securing over $50 million in tax incentives tied to more than 100 million square feet of certified projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angela Moore\, Sustainability Consultant – Sustainable Buildings\, UL Solutions\, LEED AP O+M\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador\, TRUE Advisor\nAngela A. Moore is a nationally recognized sustainability professional specializing in green building certification\, operational performance\, and organizational sustainability strategy. She has led projects to achieve LEED Operations & Maintenance and TRUE Zero Waste certifications across a range of building types\, translating complex sustainability frameworks into practical\, measurable outcomes. Angela is a sought-after speaker and facilitator\, delivering workshops and presentations on sustainable building practices and organizational strategies. She also has served on multiple advisory boards and councils for sustainability and built environment initiatives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGESThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/leedv5-in-depth-session/ LOCATION:Guarantee Electrical\, 3405 Bent Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63116\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T170506Z CREATED:20260330T213532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170506Z UID:10000449-1779211800-1779219000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Ink: Writing Sustainability into Construction Specifications DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW  \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) – Greater St. Louis Chapter! \nAs we all know\, sustainability for the built environment is more than just materials and administrative procedures. Sustainability involves the spatial design of a structure\, its location and orientation on a site\, and the owner’s operation of the building after occupation. However\, those characteristics are rarely conveyed from one party to another through detailed contract requirements. This is where specifications play a role in establishing the material and installation requirements\, as well as the administrative procedures to ensure those requirements are being met during construction. This session does not focus on specific sustainable requirements\, but how those requirements are commonly provided in the contract documents through the specifications. \nPresenterRon Geren\, Principal/Owner at RLGA Technical Services\, LLC \nFollowing the presentation\, Ron will be joined by Olivia Paxson of KPFF and Chris Wilson of Mackey Mitchell Architects for a panel discussion moderated by David Charles of Built Solutions. \nWHERE: HOK701 Market St Suite 400 | St. Louis\, MO 63101 \nWHEN: Tuesday\, May 19 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nADMISSIONFree \nQUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854. \nREGISTER NOW  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ronald Geren\, Principal\, RLGA Technical Services\nRonald Geren is a nationally recognized thought leader in specifications\, building codes\, and professional practice\, with over 40 years of experience across the design and construction industry. He is the owner of RLGA Technical Services\, a specifications and building code consulting firm in Scottsdale\, Arizona. Ron has coauthored CSI’s Project Delivery Practice Guide and was lead author for the Construction Specifications Practice Guide. Ron is a Registered Architect (Arizona)\, a Certified Construction Specifier\, a Certified Construction Contract Administrator\, a Construction Documents Technologist\, a Certified Building Plans Examiner\, and a Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner. He also contributes to the profession through active leadership and engagement in industry organizations\, including as past chair of the AIA MasterSpec Architectural Review Committee\, current member of the AIA Documents Committee and former CSI Board of Directors chair. Ron holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona\, and is an adjunct professor of architecture at The School of Architecture\, Founded by Frank Lloyd Wright\, where he teaches building codes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Paxson\, Structural Project Engineer\, KPFF Consulting Engineers\nOlivia Paxson is a Structural Project Engineer at KPFF working towards building a more sustainable future. She received her Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland\, Ohio and now resides in St. Louis. She serves as a committee member on the SE2050 SEI Committee\, focusing on design and specification based embodied carbon reduction strategies and encouraging structural engineers around the country to reduce their buildings’ embodied carbon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Wilson\, Sustainable Design Coordinator\, Mackey Mitchell Architects\nAs the Sustainable Design Coordinator for Mackey Mitchell Architects\, Chris guides project development\, with the charge of maximizing social\, economic\, and environmental benefit for clients\, occupants\, and the community. Chris earned a BS in Environmental Design from the University of Missouri and an MArch from the University of Michigan. After practicing and teaching in Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, Boston and Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, and Portland\, Oregon\, Chris returned to the University of Missouri as a lecturer at the School of Architectural Studies and Sustainability Manager for the University. In his current role at Mackey Mitchell\, Chris continues to guide sustainability efforts in planning\, design\, construction\, and facility operations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW  \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONThis program has been submitted for AIA CES. \nCode of ConductMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use Photographic ImagesThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-ink-writing-sustainability-into-construction-specifications/ LOCATION:HOK\, 701 Market St Suite 400\, St. Louis\, MO 63101\, MO\, 63108\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260528T200117Z CREATED:20260507T163503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T200117Z UID:10000438-1780660800-1780664400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR JUNE 5 WEBINAR \nSustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nSustainable finance is reshaping how buildings are designed\, financed\, insured\, and valued. But what does this mean in practice for projects and portfolios today? This session offers a curated look at key sustainable finance trends affecting the built environment and how USGBC and GBCI tools are increasingly referenced in financial decision making. Participants will gain insights into market trends\, industry research\, and real-world case examples\, along with expert interpretation of how lenders\, investors\, and insurers assess performance\, risk\, and certification. The session includes an interactive discussion focused on practical member questions and highlights opportunities for deeper engagement with USGBC education\, tools\, and initiatives.”\nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General. \nREGISTER FOR JUNE 5 WEBINAR \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T170607Z CREATED:20260602T171923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T170607Z UID:10000439-1783684800-1783688400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 10 WEBINAR \nInnovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nThe historical Innovation credit category has evolved in LEED v5 to become the Project Priorities and Innovation credit category. These strategies serve as a mechanism for ongoing development and inclusion of unique credits\, addressing different project priorities. This session will engage our members on recent and upcoming developments of Project Priority credits that address different priorities unique to various regions\, as well as international alternative compliance paths for core rating credits. The session supports our ongoing\, participatory process in collaboration with all LEED stakeholders. \nREGISTER FOR THE JULY 10 WEBINAR \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T142044Z CREATED:20260528T220613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T142044Z UID:10000459-1784050200-1784057400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Tour - Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!  \nJoin us for our annual green building tour – we look forward to visiting the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building on the Washington University School of Medicine campus\, which earned LEED Gold certification. Opened in 2024\, the 11-story\, 609\,000-square-foot facility was designed as a central hub for neuroscience research and collaboration at Washington University School of Medicine. The building brings together more than 100 interdisciplinary research teams that were previously spread across multiple locations\, creating a shared environment for scientists studying disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease\, Parkinson’s disease\, ALS\, brain tumors\, psychiatric illnesses\, and other neurological conditions. Organizing researchers around scientific themes instead of academic departments\, the building encourages collaboration across specialties. \nThe tour will identify key sustainability strategies that helped the building earn LEED certification and that reflect Washington University’s broader commitment to sustainability\, operational efficiency\, and the long-term health of both the campus and the surrounding St. Louis community. Sustainability features include high-efficiency chillers and cooling towers\, heat- and energy-recovery technology\, LED lighting throughout the building\, and computer-controlled airflow systems that reduce energy consumption while maintaining safe laboratory conditions. The building also incorporates low-flow plumbing fixtures\, native landscaping\, and energy-efficient ultra-low temperature laboratory freezers that consume less electricity than conventional models. Practice Green Health\, a national effort that encourages the elimination of chemicals\, antimicrobials and flame retardants\, guided the selection of furniture and interior materials. The parking structure also achieved a Parksmart certification and includes 36 electric vehicle charging stations and 100 covered bicycle racks and a bicycle fix-it station. \nWHEN: July 14\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nWHERE: Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building | 4370 Duncan Ave | St. Louis\, MO 63110 \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students.$25.00 – Non-MembersNot a member? Join or renew now! \nThis tour has been approved for 1.5 GBCI CE (LEED AP BD+C\, LEED Green Associate) and has been submitted for 1.5 AIA LU/HSW.  \nREGISTER NOW!  \nQUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0884 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsor!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGERegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/greenbuildingtourfortnrb/ LOCATION:Jeffrey T Fort Neuroscience Research Building\, 4370 Duncan Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/community.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260707T170956Z CREATED:20260625T163026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T170956Z UID:10000440-1786104000-1786107600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 7 WEBINAR \nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nCities across the globe are making investments and adopting policies to create more sustainable\, resilient\, and livable places and LEED for Cities is a key tool being deployed to advance that work. The LEED for Cities framework defines what it means to be a sustainable city by identifying metrics to track progress and best practices to move the needle forward in all aspects of sustainability – social\, economic and environmental. In this session\, you will hear from the technical experts behind the rating system’s development and a certified city. In addition\, a sneak peak of LEED v5 for Cities. \nREGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 7 WEBINAR \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260806T200852Z CREATED:20260529T201905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T200852Z UID:10000461-1786469400-1786476600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Ground Source Heat Pumps - Opportunities & Case Studies DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nProgram Presented in partnership with: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to explore opportunities for integrating ground source heat pumps into your projects. The program will explore opportunities and real-world applications of ground source heat pump technology – including an overview of the technology\, available financial incentives\, and case studies highlighting successful projects\, lessons learned\, and implementation challenges. \nSpeakersJeff Hammond\, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)Eric Poettker\, McClure EngineeringPhil Wentz\, McClure EngineeringMike Keeven\, Keeven Heating & CoolingJeff Hurst\, Connor Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSIONFree for MGGBC\, ASHRAE-St. Louis\, I2SL-St. Louis and full-time studentsASHRAE and I2SL members please register with your respective organizations to get member pricing!$25.00 for non-members \nREGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Hammond\, Executive Director\, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)\nJeff Hammond is Executive Director at the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). Jeff earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, and an A.A.S. in electrical engineering technology from Purdue University. He has over 35 years’ experience in the ground source heat pump (geothermal) industry\, including positions at ClimateMaster\, Enertech\, Geo-Flo\, and WaterFurnace. Jeff is a member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers)\, AEE (Association of Energy Engineers)\, ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)\, and has served on CSA (Canadian Standards Association)\, AHRI (Air Conditioning\, Heating\, and Refrigeration Institute)\, and IGSHPA technical and advisory committees. He is currently chair of CSA TC423\, the committee that works on the ANSI/CSA/IGSHPA C448 Bi-national Ground Source Heat Pump Standard. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Poettker\, Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager\, McClure Engineering\nEric Poettker\, P.E.\, is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager with specialized experience in ground source heat pump systems and campus-scale geothermal infrastructure. Eric earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and\, before joining McClure Engineering\, worked in HVAC sales and support engineering for chillers\, air handling units\, and fans. He also served as a U.S. Army wheeled mechanic\, maintaining 100+ vehicles and equipment while troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems\, fabricating parts\, and leading a maintenance team. His hands-on mechanical experience began on his family farm and continued through Army training. Since joining McClure Engineering\, he has provided mechanical design for a variety of projects\, including college and university steam and hydronic boiler plant design\, laboratory renovations\, office renovations\, and campus geothermal loop design and construction administration. He has played a key role in the Geothermal Energy System at Missouri University of Science & Technology\, including the original campus system and its improvements. His expertise has contributed to ASHRAE St. Louis Chapter Technology Award recognition for both the Campus System in 2015 and the Protoplex in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil Wentz\, Electrical & Acoustical Engineer and Principal\, McClure Engineering\nPhil Wentz\, P.E.\, is a Principal and Electrical & Acoustical Engineer with McClure Engineering and a recognized leader in ground source heat pump systems. Since joining McClure Engineering in 1998 and becoming a Principal in 2003\, he has led complex campus\, industrial\, and specialty consulting projects spanning electrical\, mechanical\, controls\, acoustics\, communications\, and commissioning. His expertise is especially evident in his work on Missouri University of Science & Technology’s Geothermal Energy System\, a nationally recognized campus-scale ground source heat pump system. His leadership contributed to ASHRAE St. Louis Chapter Technology Awards for the Missouri S&T campus system in 2015 and the new Protoplex in 2025\, which expands the geothermal system’s impact. A Missouri S&T graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering\, Mr. Wentz has shared his expertise through published articles\, as well as numerous industry presentations for ASHRAE\, MOAPPA\, IFMA\, and other professional organizations. A past President of the Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois\, he currently serves on the board as Treasurer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Keeven\, Owner\, Keeven Heating & Cooling\nMike Keeven is a 31-year technician and owner and operator of Keeven Heating & Cooling\, a family-owned HVAC business established in 1984\, specializing in geothermal projects. Mike has designed and installed a countless number of geothermal systems\, including commercial and residential\, retrofit\, and new installs across Missouri. Mike runs a second company that is a drilling company (geothermal loop drilling). Mike is actively involved in the HVAC industry and serves on the board of directors for multiple organizations\, including Gateway Air Conditioning Contractors Association\, MO DNR Well Installation Division\, MO Geo and Missouri Coalition for Fair Competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Hurst\, Geothermal Product Manager\, Connor Company\nJeff Hurst is a Geothermal Product Manager at Connor Company. A geothermal industry leader\, Jeff is a certified trainer with International Ground Source Heat Pump Association and has developed and provided installation and service technician training across the Midwest. He has also been instrumental in the development of Connor Co’s newest training facility. He received the Excellence in Geothermal award from the Geothermal Alliance of Illinois in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nCONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGESThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837\, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such\, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling\, using\, distributing\, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/groundsource/ LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/education-events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T151119Z CREATED:20260529T205715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T151119Z UID:10000462-1787313600-1787317200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Building Break - TRUE: Certification for Zero Waste DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \n\nThis program is presented in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Green Business Challenge and U.S. Green Building Council \nJoin us to learn about TRUE Certification for zero waste at this free webinar! TRUE is a framework for helping projects divert all solid waste from the landfill\, incineration (waste to energy)\, and the environment. By closing the loop\, TRUE projects cut greenhouse gases\, manage risk\, reduce litter and pollution\, reinvest resources locally\, create jobs and add more value for their company and community. \nThis program will provide an overview of the TRUE Certification program and feature a local case study from the aptly named\, True Manufacturing Company\, which set its first major sustainability goal in 2016: to achieve Zero Waste certification by 2027. As a manufacturing facility with over 4 million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space in Missouri\, the journey to TRUE Zero Waste Certification came with unique situations and challenges. True Manufacturing navigated each challenge – from diversion accuracy and consistency – with focus\, determination and team engagement\, earning 52 category points and a TRUE Gold Certification in 2026. \nSpeakers:Stephanie Barger\, Director TRUE Zero Waste\, Market Transformation and Business Development at U.S. Green Building CouncilKen Jackson\, FMP\, SFP\, Facilities Manager at True Manufacturing \nWHENFriday\, August 21 at noon \nWHEREVirtual via Zoom \nADMISSONFree! Register to received virtual meeting info. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Barger\, Director TRUE Zero Waste\, Market Transformation and Business Development at U.S. Green Building Council \n​Stephanie Barger is responsible for the growth and development of the TRUE Certification\, a zero waste program.  TRUE was acquired by Green Business Certification\, Inc. (GBCI) in 2016 and was previously known as U.S. Zero Waste Business Council\, which Stephanie formed in January 2012. She has over 25 years of experience in environmental stewardship\, employee training\, management consulting and business development. Prior to forming the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council\, Stephanie spent 15 years leading Earth Resource Foundation (ERF)\, a dynamic high school environmental leadership program. In her spare time\, she raises guide dog puppies for the blind and advocates for humane treatment of all creatures great and small. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken Jackson\, FMP\, SFP\, Facilities Manager at True Manufacturing \nKen Jackson leads facility operations supporting large-scale manufacturing environments and long-term strategic initiatives at True Manufacturing. He began his career in the United States Marine Corps as an electronic technician before continuing his education at Ranken Technical College while working as an Industrial Maintenance Technician. Ken brings over 20 years of maintenance experience and more than 15 years in facilities and project management\, with a proven track record of growth into senior leadership responsibilities. \nHis areas of expertise include facilities management\, service coordination\, and strategic planning\, supported by deep knowledge of maintenance operations and continuous improvement. Ken is a founding member of True Manufacturing’s sustainability team and remains a core contributor\, playing a key role in Zero Waste initiatives through education and team engagement. He is also an active member of IFMA and Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and is passionate about sustainability and ongoing professional development. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nREGISTER NOW\n\nCode of Conduct:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \n\n\n \nConsent to use photographic images: This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/truezerowaste/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T130000 DTSTAMP:20260819T144505Z CREATED:20260819T144428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T144505Z UID:10000441-1788523200-1788526800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Advancing Circularity with TRUE DESCRIPTION:The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March\, all sessions will feature live\, never seen before content! During each session\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters\, connect with peers\, discuss the latest in green building\, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. \nThese courses are available for anyone to attend\, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! \nAccess the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details\, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there\, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \nREGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 11 WEBINAR \nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nThis session will cover an overview of circularity and how TRUE (and LEED) work to advance the circular economy. The session will provide an overview of circular principles and how zero waste goals align with circularity. This will include highlights from TRUE and LEED that support this as well as zero waste actions that attendees can take. This will also cover how to build a case for circularity and zero waste\, understanding the material\, waste\, cost\, and emissions impact. \nLive attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – LEED BD+C. \nSpeaker: Lora Urbaniak\, Senior Specialist\, Zero Waste & Decarbonization\, USGBC \nREGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 11 WEBINAR \n\nMarch 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient\, Efficient\, and Scalable Impact\nApril 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research\, innovation\, and collective action\nMay 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market\nJune 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment\nJuly 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category\nAugust 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals\nSeptember 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE\nOctober 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization\nNovember 6 | Regenerative\, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)\nDecember 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-17-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140856Z CREATED:20260619T163957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140856Z UID:10000465-1789493400-1789500600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BEPS: Energy Efficiency & Resilience Roundtable DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nThis program will spotlight how building owners\, architects\, and engineers are already navigating and succeeding within building energy performance standards (BEPS) both locally and nationally. Through real-world case studies and cross-sector perspectives\, the presenters and discussion panel will cover what’s working\, challenges\, tangible benefits\, and financial resources. Join us as we explore BEPS as an integrated\, strategic opportunity on cost savings\, efficiency\, and economic development. \nSpeakersAnica Landreneau\, Director of Sustainability\, HOKAaron Michels\, Director of Operations\, Energy Resources GroupMolly Gearin Corley\, Sustainability Coordinator\, Missouri History MuseumRob Lochner\, Vice President of Development\, Midas Hospitality \nWHERECortex – The Havana Room4240 Duncan Ave\, St. Louis MO\, 63110 \nWHENTuesday\, September 15 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nADMISSIONFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students.$25.00 – Non-MembersNot a member? Join or renew now! \nQUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854. \nREGISTER NOW  \nTHANKS TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSOR – PACE Across Missouri \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW  \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONTo be submitted for AIA CES. Eligible for self-reporting for GBCI CEs. \nCODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe\, productive\, inclusive\, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome\, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity\, race\, ethnicity\, nationality\, religion\, sexual orientation\, disability\, marital status\, veteran status\, age\, citizenship\, language\, political or other opinion\, physical appearance\, economic status\, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions\, including Board Members\, Committee Members\, Volunteers\, Members\, Staff\, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave. \nConsent to use Photographic ImagesThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/beps-energy-efficiency-resilience-roundtable/ LOCATION:Cortex – the Havana Room\, 4240 Duncan\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110 CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR