BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Gateway Green Building Council - ECPv6.15.15//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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20240221T212230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T182138Z UID:10000264-1710261000-1710268200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program: $elling the Value of $ustainable Homes DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with the St. Louis Realtors Urban Affairs Committee for a joint program on how to communicate the value of sustainable homes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW \nDemand for sustainable homes is surging\, and it’s not just about saving the planet. A recent study by Freddie Mac revealed that homes with high energy-efficiency ratings sold for 2.7% more than their less eco-friendly counterparts. This “green premium” is attracting both environmentally conscious buyers and those seeking long-term financial benefits. \nWhy the appeal? Sustainable homes offer cost-savings\, reduced environmental impact\, durability\, and healthier indoor living. Driven by environmental awareness\, economic benefits\, and recent government incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act\, the demand for sustainable homes is growing and is expected to continue. With this increased demand and with more sustainable homes entering the market\, sellers and realtors will need to begin expanding their expertise around sustainable home technology so they can communicate its value within the market – especially to prospective buyers. Even though a growing number of homebuyers are interested or open to purchasing a sustainable home\, they may come to the table with questions and concerns\, such as: \n\n\n\nWhat should homeowners look out for when purchasing a home with sustainable technologies? Is it a good investment?\nHow easy is it to maintain sustainable technologies\, and what is the associated cost?\nHow will sustainable technologies be inspected to make sure they are operating correctly and effectively?\n\n\n\nThis program\, hosted in partnership with the St. Louis Realtors Urban Affairs Committee\, seeks to introduce the audience to two key sustainable technologies (solar panels and heat pumps)\, followed by a panel discussion with local experts\, who will address key questions and concerns that come up pertaining to value (cost-savings\, incentives) and maintenance. Attendees will learn key information about green home technology and will be able to communicate the value of sustainable homes to prospective buyers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESENTERS\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 Schneider\, Director of Business Development\, StraightUp Solar\nEric joined the StraightUp Solar team in 2019. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association\, and is a certified PV Associate from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. With an Economics degree from Grinnell College and a Master’s of Planning Degree from the University of Minnesota\, he has been interested in the triple-bottom line of people\, planet and profit throughout his professional career. For sixteen years Eric held positions at the St. Louis Regional Chamber in sustainability\, public policy and economic development\, where he led the St. Louis Green Business Challenge which assisted 175 businesses to improve sustainable businesses and reduce their environmental impact. He also directed the Chamber’s green economy focus\, producing the St. Louis Green Jobs Report and convening the Green Confluence Summit. Previous to his roles at the Chamber\, Eric did planning and marketing for hospitals\, city planning\, and sports reporting. \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 Jason LaChance\, Executive Board Member & Instructor\, SMART Local 36\nJason LaChance began his career as a Union Sheet Metal Worker\, in October of 1996 as a commercial HVAC apprentice. After his apprenticeship\, Jason worked for a handful of mechanical contractors\, running work\, detailing jobs\, coordinating jobs\, and balancing HVAC systems. Through the years\, he has worn many hats\, working in just about every facet of his trade. Currently he is an Executive Board Member and instructor at SMART Local 36 Training School\, where he teaches several things\, focusing on testing and air balancing\, computer aided drafting\, duct design\, and measuring and detailing. Jason is a TABB certified technician and supervisor\, with a number of other certifications\, including Fume Hood Testing Technician\, Sound and Vibration Supervisor\, Fire and Smoke Damper Supervisor\, Indoor Air Quality Technician\, Duct Testing Technician\, and Smoke Control Technician. \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 Scott McIntosh\, Realtor\, Circa Properties\nScott McIntosh is a self-described architecture and design enthusiast with a penchant for community building. A native of Southwest Missouri\, he relocated here in 2002 and was quickly blown away by the incredible and diverse architecture St. Louis has to offer. Scott was drawn to a career in real estate as it brought together his love of people\, architecture\, and being of service to others. With 20+ years of marketing\, data analytics\, project management\, and customer service\, he is well-equipped to help people on their home-buying and selling journey. After a five-year stint at Mizzou\, Scott walked away with a degree in Communications and a minor in English. Swearing he’d never go back to school\, Scott graduated from Washington University’s Olin Business School in 2007 with his MBA. Having lived in Ballwin\, University City\, Clayton\, Tower Grove Heights\, and Benton Park West\, Scott has settled into South Hampton with his boyfriend\, David\, and two furry characters: Hermione and Millie. \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 Mark Goodman\, Inspector\, BPG Inspections\nMark is St. Louis\, born and raised\, and resided in Missouri all but approximately 5-1/2 years when he was living and managing an off-the-grid scuba diving resort in Mexico. For close to 20 years\, Mark successfully owned and operated a professional construction company specializing in general contracting\, remodeling\, construction\, and project management. Mark has also been involved in residential property management\, project management\, pr/marketing\, and the hardware and building material industries. He entered the residential and commercial building inspection industry in 2014. Mark spends much of his spare time actively participating in the management and operations of St. Louis ASHI and volunteering on committees and as an ASHI national director. Mark has been a volunteer search and rescue team member for many years\, helping local community emergency response teams\, and likes travel\, scuba diving\, photography\, cooking\, and enjoying life. \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 Tom Miller\, Director of Service and O&M\, StraighUp Solar\nTom is the Director of Service and O&M at StraightUp Solar\, and is a certified PV Associate from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Throughout his career\, he has always tried to find meaningful work for society and the environment. Tom began his professional career with a 10-year span working in hazardous waste investigations and remediation\, then he moved into potable water supply for the next 10\, and most recently\, for the past 8 years\, has worked in energy efficiency consulting. Tom holds a BS and MS in Geological Engineering from Michigan Technological University. He has also taken courses in water and wastewater treatment\, energy efficiency\, construction\, safety\, and solar power systems. In his free time\, Tom loves to be in the outdoors\, where he enjoys hiking\, canoeing\, camping\, and metal detecting. He’s also a big fan of live music and art. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ADMISSIONFree \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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\nExplain key information about green home technology like solar panels and heat pumps and how they contribute value to homes through increased value and long-term savings for homebuyers.\nDescribe key maintenance considerations for solar panel and heat pump technology to educate prospective homebuyers on how to maintain the value of sustainable technology in their homes.\nIdentify the specific factors that contribute to the value of sustainable homes\, including trade-offs of long-term savings v. upfront costs\, available incentives\, maintenance savings\, future-proofing\, and reduced environmental impact.\nDemonstrate strategies for communicating the value of sustainable homes to different audiences\, whether sellers\, buyers\, or builders.\n\n\n\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/evening-program-elling-the-value-of-ustainable-homes/ LOCATION:Missouri Foundation for Health\, 4254 Vista Avenue\, St. Louis\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20240216T144641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T144641Z UID:10000228-1709294400-1709298000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - LEED v5: Swift Climate Action\, Enriched Quality of Life\, and Advanced Land Use and Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2024. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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\nFebruary: Overview of LEED v5: Taking action on climate\, quality of life\, and ecology\nMarch: LEED v5: Swift Climate Action\, Enriched Quality of Life\, and Advanced Land Use and Biodiversity\nApril: Navigating Smart Building Certifications for Sustainable Futures\nMay: LEED and Upfront Carbon Emissions: A Comprehensive Look at A1-A5 Embodied Carbon in Building Construction\nJune: LEED EBOM Plays Nice with WELL Health-Safety at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland\nJuly: Smart Building Charrette\, circa 2030: Realizing the Promise of High-Performance Green Buildings\nAugust: Exceeding ESG Commitments with LEED for Communities\nSeptember: Looking to the Future: Utilizing LEED as a Tool for Adaptive Reuse Projects\nOctober: LEED Zero Project Profiles\nNovember: Implementing the Future of LEED with LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance\nDecember: Beneficial Electrification in Northern Climates\nJanuary 2025: Inclusive Pathways to Health in LEED v5: Harnessing Biophilic and Universal Design URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T124500 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20240201T163043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T212708Z UID:10000227-1708689600-1708692300@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Lunch Break - Light + Justice: Interiors DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nEveryone deserves good lighting and beneficial darkness\, especially indoors\, where most of us spend most of our time; yet indoor lighting quality\, particularly in public facilities\, is generally neglected for marginalized\, under-resourced\, and vulnerable occupants. Lighting professionals have a unique opportunity to understand and address inequities that disproportionately diminish visual quality for people of color\, the aging\, the impaired\, and the incarcerated. \nThis lunchtime program builds on the Light + Justice discussion of our February 13 Evening Program\, exploring how lighting disparity shows up in interior environments. LightJustice.org co-founder Lya Osborn and St. Louis interior designer Shelley Satke join us to discuss this important topic\, sharing insights into the lighting and interior design approaches that can extend the benefits of quality lighting to all building users. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \n\n\nLya Shaffer Osborn is a multidisciplinary designer\, writer\, and advocate for design justice. She is a co-founder of LightJustice.org\, a community resource for addressing the social impact of lighting. She also serves as the North America Regional Director for Unolai Lighting Design\, where for the past seven years\, she has contributed to a wide range of projects and award-winning design efforts on both sides of the Pacific. Lya received a double M.F.A. in Lighting Design and Interior Design from Parsons The New School for Design\, where her thesis work challenged industry norms and incentives that have long defined a designer’s role in community\, and proposed alternative modes of improving accessibility of design resources to the historically underserved. Lya is a member of the International Association of Lighting Designers and the Illuminating Engineering Society\, and is Community Friendly Lighting Certified. \n\nShelley Satke Niemeier is an award-winning interior designer at SPACE Architects + Designers + Builders\, excelling in hospitality interior design. Shelley’s work has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects St. Louis and Mid-Missouri\, the American Society of Interior Design Missouri East\, and local shelter magazines. Shelley is committed to designing for comfort\, wellness and sustainability\, and she always endeavors to create timeless spaces that will not need to be stripped of trendy materials and lighting in a few years to remain beautiful. She takes a “less is more” approach for visual simplicity and elegance\, and reduced overall consumption of consumer goods. Shelley is an Associate ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and LEED Green Associate. \n  \nBACKGROUND ON LIGHT + JUSTICE\nOn November 4\, 2022\, the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in partnership with lightjustice.org presented a one-day virtual symposium. From their website: “‘Light Justice’ is an idea rooted in an ongoing conversation between Edward Bartholomew and Mark Loeffler\, both lighting designers and IES members\, about their mutual recognition of harmful disparities in lighting quality and inequality in the public realm. In 2020\, they coined the term ‘Light + Justice’ as the title and subject of numerous presentations and published articles exploring the unjust impacts of bad lighting and opportunities for the lighting industry to overcome those social and environmental inequities. As they have come to define it\, ‘Light Justice’ is the practice of planning\, designing\, implementing\, and investing in good lighting for under-resourced communities through a process of stakeholder engagement and community-supported placemaking.” \nREGISTER NOW \nIn 2024\, our Coffee Break Series will transition to a slightly longer Lunch Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-12:45pm. Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd or 4th Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) lunch break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of our 2023 sessions! \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/lunch-break-light-justice-interiors/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20240122T202251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T212400Z UID:10000223-1707841800-1707849000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program: Light + Justice in St. Louis DESCRIPTION:Everyone deserves good lighting and beneficial darkness. – LightJustice.org\nWe are excited to partner with the National Society of Black Engineers – Gateway Chapter for a dynamic exploration of lighting equity in St. Louis.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW \nThe ongoing movement in the lighting industry known as Light + Justice is the inspiration for our February program. Launched in November of 2020\, the Light Justice movement seeks to raise awareness about lighting disparities and actively works to implement quality lighting in historically under-resourced communities through a process of stakeholder respect and engagement. Our speaker for this program\, Lisa J. Reed\, Principal of RBLD in St. Louis\, has been a supporter of this movement through speaking engagements and committee work in various lighting organizations\, and is excited to facilitate the launch of this conversation locally. \nThis program aims to shine a light on lighting equity in St. Louis. Lisa will introduce the topic and provide a primer on key lighting issues which impact public-realm lighting (color\, glare\, light levels\, consistency\, visual clutter.) Then she will lead a panel discussion about the impact of light on streets and neighborhoods (light pollution\, light and health\, safety\, and the importance of community engagement.) Our esteemed panelists are Betherny Williams\, Director of Streets for the City of St. Louis and Constance Siu\, Executive Director of the North Newstead Association. The unique perspectives of each panelist will provide insight into existing challenges and future opportunities for advancing lighting equity in St. Louis. \nJoin us as we spark important conversations about how to improve Light + Justice in St. Louis! \nSPEAKER\nLisa Reed\, PE\, IALD\, MIES\, LEED AP BD+C\, Principal\, Reed Burkett Lighting Design   \nAs Principal of Reed Burkett Lighting Design\, Lisa J. Reed contributes thoughtful passion for lighting and a spirit of collaboration to her projects. She delights in bringing spaces to life with quality lighting\, and concern for the environment influences her work. Lisa is an award-winning lighting designer with 30 years of experience\, ranging from energy management to electrical engineering to lighting design. Her range of experience includes millions of square feet of commercial space\, hotels and resorts from coast to coast\, houses of worship\, museums\, parks\, and healthcare facilities. As a thought leader in the lighting industry\, she regularly speaks to local and international audiences. Lisa is an advocate for diversity in lighting and she is focused on creating a better workplace for women\, parents\, and all people. She founded Ladies of Lighting in St. Louis and helped expand WILD (Women in Lighting + Design) across the United States. She received the 2014 IES Presidential Award for her work with Emerging Professionals. In 2020\, she was named by St. Louis Construction News and Review (CNR) as one of the top 20 women in construction in St. Louis. In 2021\, the international organization Women in Lighting (WIL) recognized her as one of the top supporters of other women in the industry. In 2022\, she was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the IES. In March of 2023\, she was recognized as a Top Woman Business Owner by St. Louis Small Business Monthly magazine. \nPANELISTS\nBetherny Williams\, Director of Streets\, City of St. Louis\nBetherny Williams serves as the Director of Streets for the City of St. Louis. Prior to that\, she was at the Missouri Department of Transportation for 17 years. As an Area Liaison for North St. Louis County\, Williams oversaw the prioritization of projects\, future planning of projects\, traffic improvement and daily maintenance operations addressing big-picture issues of design\, construction\, traffic\, maintenance\, and mobility. She has managed projects totaling over $655 million in taxpayer dollars. Williams is a 2019 Graduate of Missouri Way and 2017 Graduate of the MoDOT Statewide Accelerated Leadership Development Program\, and served as MoDOT’s Statewide Employee Advisory Council Chairman\, representing 8\,000 employees. She was also selected to represent the department at the National Society of Black Engineers\, 2017 National Convention as a workshop presenter. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern University. \nConstance Siu\, Director\, North Newstead Association\nConstance Siu serves as the Director of the North Newstead Association\, a Community Development Corporation with a mission of supporting and serving North St. Louis communities and residents through quality\, reliable housing\, community building programs\, and economic development opportunities. Prior to this role\, Constance served as NNA’s Community Engagement Specialist- building relationships with residents as she managed NNA’s Beautification\, Safety\, Home Repair\, and Elderly Services programs. Currently\, Constance continues to elevate the voice and concerns of community through her role on the Young Friends Board of earthday365\, Brickline Greenway’s North Community Advisory Council\, and St. Louis Community Builders Network’s Board. \nBackground on Light + Justice\nOn November 4\, 2022\, the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in partnership with lightjustice.org presented a one-day virtual symposium. From their website: “‘Light Justice’ is an idea rooted in an ongoing conversation between Edward Bartholomew and Mark Loeffler\, both lighting designers and IES members\, about their mutual recognition of harmful disparities in lighting quality and inequality in the public realm. In 2020\, they coined the term ‘Light + Justice’ as the title and subject of numerous presentations and published articles exploring the unjust impacts of bad lighting and opportunities for the lighting industry to overcome those social and environmental inequities. As they have come to define it\, ‘Light Justice’ is the practice of planning\, designing\, implementing\, and investing in good lighting for under-resourced communities through a process of stakeholder engagement and community-supported placemaking.” \nADMISSION\nFree – Missouri Gateway Green Building Council – Members\nFree – NSBE St. Louis Gateway Professionals – Members\nFree – Students\n$25.00 – NON-Members \nREGISTER NOW \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 CONTINUING EDUCATION: Submitted for AIA CES. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain a basic understanding of key lighting concepts such as color\, glare\, light pollution\, and visual hierarchy.\nIdentify and recognize the differences between poor lighting and quality lighting in neighborhoods.\nUnderstand the priorities of different stakeholder groups (communities\, residents\, police\, City Streets Department) to gain insight into the complex decision-making process for street lighting.\nLearn actionable strategies and steps that can be taken to improve lighting in your own community.\n\nCONSENT TO USE OF 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. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT\nMissouri 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/evening-program-light-justice-in-st-louis/ LOCATION:Missouri Foundation for Health\, 4254 Vista Avenue\, St. Louis\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20240201T164618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T164927Z UID:10000226-1706875200-1706878800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Overview of LEED v5: Taking action on climate\, quality of life\, and ecology DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2024. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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 2 WEBINAR \n  \n\nFebruary: Overview of LEED v5: Taking action on climate\, quality of life\, and ecology\nMarch: LEED v5: Swift Climate Action\, Enriched Quality of Life\, and Advanced Land Use and Biodiversity\nApril: Navigating Smart Building Certifications for Sustainable Futures\nMay: LEED and Upfront Carbon Emissions: A Comprehensive Look at A1-A5 Embodied Carbon in Building Construction\nJune: LEED EBOM Plays Nice with WELL Health-Safety at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland\nJuly: Smart Building Charrette\, circa 2030: Realizing the Promise of High-Performance Green Buildings\nAugust: Exceeding ESG Commitments with LEED for Communities\nSeptember: Looking to the Future: Utilizing LEED as a Tool for Adaptive Reuse Projects\nOctober: LEED Zero Project Profiles\nNovember: Implementing the Future of LEED with LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance\nDecember: Beneficial Electrification in Northern Climates\nJanuary 2025: Inclusive Pathways to Health in LEED v5: Harnessing Biophilic and Universal Design URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-13-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20240103T191146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T232929Z UID:10000124-1704456000-1704459600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Best Practices: Tools to Help Meet Your Sustainability Goals DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2024. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! USGBC will launch registration for the 2024 series shortly. Stay tuned! \nDon’t miss this Friday’s webinar\, which has been added to the 2023 series to ease registration. See instruction below for how to register for free. \nJanuary 5: Best Practices: Tools to Help Meet Your Sustainability Goals \nDescription: From the 2023 Product Solutions Summit and Showcase\, join USGBC\, One Click LCA\, Cerclos and Autocase as they evaluate tools and practices used to vet the embodied and operational carbon at the early planning and conceptual design stage. This session will highlight how important tools can be used to design for carbon reductions with a focus on the triple bottom line. We will discuss practical examples that will offer insight into tools that can support informing building design and how these tools support achieving several LEED credits. \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\, which you can use to register for the January 5th webinar using the link below Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org. \n \nREGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 5 WEBINAR URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20231129T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T222836Z UID:10000176-1702634400-1702636200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Year in Review DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nJoin your Missouri Gateway Green Building Council leadership for a Year in Review – Coffee Break on Zoom to discuss favorite sessions\, speakers and highlights from 2023. We’ll also look ahead to 2024\, so bring ideas for any topics and speakers you’d like to see! We’ll also take a moment at the end of the session to recognize our amazing volunteers and star Coffee Breakers! \nCheck out our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of our 2023 sessions! \nREGISTER NOW \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20231201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230417T171447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182313Z UID:10000123-1701432000-1701435600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Electrification\, Decarbonization & LEED DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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. 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 \nREGISTER FOR THE DECEMBER 1 WEBINAR \n\nJanuary:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews\nFebruary:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities\nMarch:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier\, more resilient future\nApril:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition\nMay:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions\nJune:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement\nJuly:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience\nAugust:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes\nSeptember:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED\nOctober:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste\, and ESG Goals for Construction\nNovember:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line\nDecember:  Electrification\, Decarbonization and LEED\n\nPlease note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change\, topics will still be similar\, all programs will be LEED-Specific. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20231020T180735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T141614Z UID:10000175-1700215200-1700217000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - An All-inclusive\, Wise Way to Build! DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC: This Coffee Break will discuss the need for a carbon-negative community development strategy\, recognizing what needs to change with the way we build today. According to anthropologist Robin Dunbar\, in order to solve climate change we now need to move to the next level of human evolution\, by optimizing our social power to create the future we want\, guided by community needs. Our guests will explore these concepts\, sharing how they plan to convert existing buildings and adapt their combined skillsets to create highly functional Post Carbon Communities of Practice. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  \n\n\nTom and Carol Braford are co-founders of Irresistible Community Builders\, LLC. They have created a model for forming communities where people live and work in cooperation with their neighbors and in harmony with nature. They received an Award of Excellence from the International Green Industry Hall of Fame for this work. They are creating the Arizmendi Ecovillage in St Louis. They are committed to a world that works for everyone\, with no one left out. \nTom has an extensive background in historic preservation and is the inventor of the suite of 5R’s building technologies. Carol is a CPA and worked in the corporate world for over 20 years\, conducting audits internationally and spent 10 years as Regional Coordinator for Citizens’ Climate Lobby\, coaching volunteers in four states to work with their local communities and Members of Congress to pass effective climate legislation. \nREGISTER NOW! \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20231103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230417T171339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182338Z UID:10000122-1699012800-1699016400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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. 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 3 WEBINAR \n\nJanuary:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews\nFebruary:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities\nMarch:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier\, more resilient future\nApril:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition\nMay:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions\nJune:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement\nJuly:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience\nAugust:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes\nSeptember:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED\nOctober:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste\, and ESG Goals for Construction\nNovember:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line\nDecember:  Electrification\, Decarbonization and LEED\n\nPlease note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change\, topics will still be similar\, all programs will be LEED-Specific. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-10/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20231011T191108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T204835Z UID:10000210-1698859800-1698865200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Understanding Building Automation and Best Practices - Springfield\, MO DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nThis event is presented in partnership by Missouri Gateway Green Building Council – Ozark Branch and AIA Springfield.\nThere are dozens of different building automation systems (BAS) on the market today. Each has pros and cons\, and while they all tout their own special features\, they are functionally the same. Regardless of what type of BAS your building or campus has\, there are many things that can be done to improve comfort and efficiency. \nBut first\, we need to ask\, what is a Building Automation System (BAS)? The name pretty much explains it\, but what IS it? How does it work? Is it just about making things happen automatically? How does a BAS lead to energy savings? Attendees will gain an understanding of building automation systems and their components. They will learn details about specifying automation for their projects\, as well as best practices for maintaining\, optimizing\, and improving their current systems. \nSPEAKER\nChris Ruth\, Mid-Missouri Controls Manager\, Integrated Facility Services                               \nChris is the Mid-Missouri Controls Manager for Integrated Facility Services\, where he has worked for 17 years in various capacities. In his current role\, he designs and manages the company’s Building Automation and Energy management operations across the State of Missouri. As a Building Automation Professional\, Chris’s goal is to help building managers and owners save energy and money by giving them the knowledge and tools to manage their building’s environmental systems efficiently\, while still maintaining optimum comfort for the building’s occupants. Chris is skilled in sales\, estimating\, engineering\, project management\, design\, installation\, programming\, and support of innovative microprocessor-based networkable systems for the control and monitoring of building environments. He has over 10 years of experience with small and large group facilitation\, networking\, volunteer training and engagement\, strategic planning\, and fundraising. \n  \nADMISSION\nFREE \n  \nSCHEDULE\n5:30pm – 7:00pm Hors D’Oeuvres + Presentation at Hammons School of ArchitectureAfter the event Join us for an Allied Social with AIA Springfield at 417 Taphouse!417 Taphouse\, 431 S Jefferson Ave Ste 160\, Springfield\, MO 65806 \n  \nHOST\nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council – Ozark Branch \n  \nQUESTIONS?\nContact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com. \n  \nREGISTER NOW \n \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: \nApproved for 1 AIA LU|HSW. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nIdentify the different components of a building automation system\nDiscover different strategies for integrating building automation components together\nExplain how proper use of building automation systems can reduce energy consumption\nDemonstrate the importance of proper specification for building automation projects\n\nCONSENT TO USE OF 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. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT\nMissouri 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/understanding-building-automation-and-best-practices-springfield-mo/ LOCATION:Hammond School of Architecture\, 720 Drury Lane\, Springfield\, Missouri\, 65802 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:20231026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230928T165746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T165746Z UID:10000208-1698318000-1698321600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:ILFI Member Webinar - Climate Positive Design: Beyond Buildings DESCRIPTION:What role can our sites\, landscapes\, and infrastructure projects play in reducing emissions while increasing sequestration\, and can these projects sequester more carbon than they emit? How can new tools and knowledge help inform site and building decisions throughout a project’s design phases? \nWhen ILFI debuted the Zero Carbon Certification\, it was the first of its kind. With the recent and rapid increase of data and newly available tools\, we can now expand our design considerations beyond the building and into the environment\, reaching the aspirational goal of climate positivity. \nLandscape architects Pamela Conrad of Climate Positive Design and Chris Hardy from Sasaki will discuss strategies that empower designers of the exterior built environment to reduce carbon emissions and increase sequestration. They will present techniques and tools to calculate the carbon balance of landscape and infrastructural materials and strategies\, both now and throughout a project’s lifespan. \nThis is the third of three complimentary ILFI webinars that Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members to attend for free. To access this webinar\, you must be an active Missouri Gateway Green Building Council member. Access the Zoom registration and partner code here. You will be prompted to login. \n\n\nNot a member? What are you waiting for? JOIN OR RENEW NOW! \n\nThis webinar is approved for 1 LFA General credit and 1 AIA LU|HSW. Learn more. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/ilfi-member-webinar-climate-positive-design-beyond-buildings/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/OCT-2023-Webinar-Speaker-Promo-IG-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230918T142933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T152903Z UID:10000174-1697796000-1697797800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Sustainable Investing – a personalized\, purpose-driven way to invest DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC: Sustainable Investing – a personalized\, purpose-driven way to invest. Hear from featured guest Robin M. Diedrich\, as she discusses the connection between ESG and sustainable investing. \n\nFEATURED SPEAKERS: Robin M. Diedrich\, CPA\, CFA\, CFP®\, Head of Sustainable Investing\, Edward Jones\nRobin Diedrich leads Sustainable Investing at Edward Jones\, building a sustainable investment offering for the firm’s wealth management strategy. She provides strategic direction and thought leadership in collaboration with Edward Jones’ leaders and stakeholders to create the advice\, planning\, products and services for clients who wish to invest sustainably to meet their personal goals. Diedrich has 30 years of investment experience in equity markets\, applying the firm’s investment philosophy to decisions and recommendations for Edward Jones’ clients. She most recently served as a director in Securities Research leading an analyst team covering the consumer\, communications\, energy and technology sectors and was responsible for managing the Equity Income Buy List dividend portfolio and helping develop Edward Jones’ advice and guidance for Sustainable Investing. Diedrich is a member of the CFA Society of St. Louis and the CFA Institute. In 2022\, she earned the CFA ESG Certification. She is active in the community serving on the board of directors for the St. Louis/Kansas City chapter of the JDRF organization to advance breakthroughs for type 1 diabetes and sits on the investment committee for the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis \nREGISTER NOW! \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20231013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230825T214846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T154016Z UID:10000199-1697191200-1697193000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Community-Based Flood Mitigation in University City DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC: With it’s proximity to the flood-prone River Des Peres\, University City has experienced several flash floods over the years. On July 26\, 2022 the region saw 11 inches of rainfall within 8 hour time period\, causing historic flash floods in University City and many other parts of the region. After yet another flooding incident\, University City residents are working together to chart a path forward. Join us at this coffee break to learn more about the immediate and long-term actions that are being pursued. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nRobert E. Criss is Professor Emeritus of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis\, and currently serves on the University City Stormwater Commission. After earning his PhD at Caltech in 1981\, he was an isotope geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey\, then was Professor of Geology at UC Davis\, and has been at Washington University since 1994. He is author of Principles of Stable Isotope Distribution (Oxford University Press\, 1999) and co-editor of several books including At the Confluence: Rivers\, Floods and Water Quality in the St. Louis Region. Dr\, Criss has authored over 150 published papers that encompass many scientific disciplines\, but 40 of these concern the hydrogeology of Missouri. \nDon Fitz received his Ph.D. in 1974 from the University of Texas at Austin and has published research on social and community psychology in multiple professional journals. Dr. Fitz was a research psychologist for 25 years at St. Louis State Hospital. He has taught Environmental Psychology at Washington University and Fontbonne University in addition to many other psychology courses at colleges and universities in the St. Louis area. Dr. Fitz produced the show Green Time in conjunction with KNLC-TV in the City of St. Louis for over 20 years. He is on the Editorial Board of Green Social Thought and is Outreach Coordinator for the Green Party of St. Louis. Dr. Fitz also serves on the Board of the University Heights Association. \n  \nREGISTER NOW! \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-community-based-flood-mitigation-in-university-city/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20231010T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230418T192648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T221332Z UID:10000168-1696959000-1696966200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program - Connecting ESG Goals with LEED: Process Benefits\, Resources DESCRIPTION:See list of October 10\, 2023 Attendees. \nWe are excited to partner with USGBC and the St. Louis Regional Green Business Challenge for a dynamic exploration of ESG (Environmental-Social-Governance). \nFor more than 25 years\, the green building community has shared a vision for market transformation: defining and recognizing places that benefit people and the environment. The result is thousands of certified green building projects that are more efficient\, less polluting\, and healthier for occupants. Over the last decade\, our industry has seen the emergence of environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) reporting and sustainable finance as new tools for market transformation. Green building programs like LEED have proven to be an important element in the world of ESG reporting and sustainable finance. Alongside LEED\, we see companies using the Arc performance platform to collect data\, manage and benchmark progress\, measure impact and improve performance to work toward their ESG goals. \nThis program will frame the building and operational LEED standards as pivotal to corporate sustainability strategies and achieving ESG goals. We will hear how companies from various sectors are approaching ESG strategy through a robust panel discussion of ESG reporting masters\, moderated by St. Louis Green Business Challenge Manager\, Jean Ponzi. As a bonus\, the program will include a “hot off the presses” high-level overview of LEEDv5\, USGBC’s newest version of the rating system. \nSPEAKER\nSheri Brezinka\, USGBC Regional Director\, West North Central                               \nSheri oversees USGBC market transformation and development activities across the Midwest. An experienced senior leader in sustainability with a focus on the built environment\, strategic partnerships\, stakeholder engagement and organizational management\, Sheri is a resource to policy makers at the state and local level. She raises awareness about USGBC’s work through public speaking and serving on stakeholder groups. Prior to this role\, Sheri was appointed Executive Director of the USGBC Minnesota Chapter in February 2009\, working with the Board of Directors to strengthen and expand the organization. \nBefore joining USGBC as staff\, Sheri was actively involved as a volunteer leader when she helped form USGBC Minnesota in 2002. With a background in the construction industry\, Sheri brings over 25 years of experience in the building industry. In her previous positions as Director of Marketing for Weis Builders\, Inc. and Adolfson & Peterson Construction\, she developed and led the general contractor’s sustainability programs. Sheri holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. \nPANELISTS\nAbigail Sirevaag\, NCIDQ\, WELL AP\, LEED ID+C\, Sustainability Project Leader at Edward Jones\nAbigail is a Sustainable Project Leader at Edward Jones. Her career so far has provided opportunities for the advancement of sustainability in the areas of interior design and corporate social responsibility. During her tenure in Facilities at Edward Jones\, she has had the opportunity to drive environmental sustainability strategy and change. Abigail has a master’s degree in Sustainability from St. Louis University and is an adjunct instructor at Maryville University where she teaches  Issues in Sustainable Design\, a course that reviews general green building design concepts\, the LEED rating system\, the WELL Building Standard\, and serves as high-level preparation for the LEED Green Associate exam. Abigail is a member of the Missouri Gateway GBC Green Schools Committee. Previously she served on the Education Committee\, co-chairing the committee in 2018. \nChris Laughman\, LEED AP O+M\, Senior Director\, Sustainability & Energy at Greystar\nChris is an accomplished subject matter expert with over a decade of experience in sustainable real estate operations who got his start in the inaugural class of the Green Business Challenge in 2010. He now leads Greystar’s Sustainability and Energy Platform where he delivers sustainability solutions\, utility bill management oversight\, cost recovery\, and energy strategies that enhance the human experience while positively impacting the triple bottom line across Greystar’s 2\,800 US properties. Chris has been a member of the Missouri Gateway GBC and served as President of the St. Louis IFMA chapter. He helped build support for the City of St. Louis’ Building Energy Awareness Ordinance (benchmarking)\, and served on the team that helped the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Education Center earn its LEED O+M certification before moving to his national position at Greystar. Chris remains an active green building leader\, speaking at industry conferences and panels on the topic of ESG\, data\, and reducing the impact of the built environment. \nKim Chapman\, SEA\, Assistant General Counsel & Chair of ESG Committee at ESCO Technologies Inc.\nKim Chapman is Assistant General Counsel of ESCO Technologies Inc.\, a public company headquartered in St. Louis. Kim has been practicing law for 24 years. She was a partner at the law firm of Thompson Coburn before joining ESCO in 2020. Kim handles all types of legal matters for ESCO\, but has focused on acquisitions\, ESG\, data privacy and contracts. Kim is the Chair of ESCO’s ESG Committee. Kim served for many years as a board advisor and officer of Missouri Gateway GBC. She is a certified Sustainability Excellence Associate. \nMODERATOR\nJean Ponzi\, Green Resources Manager at Missouri Botanical Garden\nJean Ponzi has been a strong environmental education resource for the St. Louis region for nearly 30 years. As Green Resources Manager for the EarthWays Center of Missouri Botanical Garden\, she currently promotes integration of sustainable thinking\, planning and action into business practices as co-manager of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge. She applies her background in media communications as a frequent environmental spokesperson for St. Louis activities and issues to local and national media. In demand as a speaker\, Jean promotes green living options in business and public settings. Her expertise incorporates practical expertise with energy efficiency\, recycling\, composting and waste reduction\, air quality\, native plant landscaping\, water conservation\, green building and biodiversity. \nADMISSIONFree for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members\, St. Louis Green Business Challenge participants\, USGBC members and students$25.00 for non-members \nREGISTER NOW \nCONTINUING EDUCATION: Approved for 1 GBCI LEED General CE credit\, and submitted for AIA CES. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine the synergies between Green Building and ESG\nDescribe the ESG framework and how it connects to green building\, USGBC\, LEED\, and Arc.\nUnderstand the contribution of green building and other sustainability strategies to company-level ESG reporting.\nConsider future directions in ESG reporting and scoring for companies and buildings.\n\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/evening-program-connecting-esg-goals-with-leed/ 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:20231006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230417T171229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182405Z UID:10000121-1696593600-1696597200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste and ESG Goals for Construction DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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. 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 \nREGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 6 WEBINAR \n\nJanuary:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews\nFebruary:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities\nMarch:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier\, more resilient future\nApril:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition\nMay:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions\nJune:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement\nJuly:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience\nAugust:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes\nSeptember:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED\nOctober:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste\, and ESG Goals for Construction\nNovember:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line\nDecember:  Electrification\, Decarbonization and LEED\n\nPlease note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change\, topics will still be similar\, all programs will be LEED-Specific. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230915T211137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T155628Z UID:10000205-1695981600-1695983400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - ESG Strategies in Global Footwear DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC: This Coffee Break will provide an introduction to how ESG is tied into sustainability initiatives within the global footwear industry at Caleres to use more environmentally preferred materials\, reduce supplier waste\, reduce emissions\, and support social responsibility within their supply chain. \n\n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKER: \nAndee Burton\, Director of Product and Sourcing Sustainability\, Caleres\nAndee Burton has been in the footwear industry for over 10 years in many different roles from design\, development\, and most recently is the Director of Product and Sourcing Sustainability at Caleres. In her current role she has the opportunity to work with amazing teams that represent Caleres’s 15 brands to create more eco-conscious products through our initiatives with environmentally preferred materials\, supplier waste reduction\, supplier social responsibility\, and emission reductions. \n  \nREGISTER NOW! \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-esg-strategies-in-global-footwear/ 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:20230915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230817T213803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T214120Z UID:10000173-1694772000-1694773800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Building a Resilient Power System DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC: This month’s Coffee Break will provide an introduction to how our power system can be made more resilient in the face of climate change. Americans are finding themselves in the dark these days – and for longer – as ever-more-severe storms knock out power grids. So\, how do you build a resilient power system? BloombergNEF’s Grids & Utilities analyst Amanda Welch will talk about 3 approaches that can scale and make a real impact including grid hardening\, decentralization and interconnectors. \n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKER: Amanda Welch\, Research Analyst\, BloombergNEF\nAmanda Welch is a Research Analyst on the Grids & Utilities team at BloombergNEF\, based in New York. She covers BloombergNEF’s regional analysis on utility strategy in North America. She specializes in technology trends for grid evolution\, offshore transmission\, and utility investment. Before joining BloombergNEF\, Amanda was a business development analyst at EDF Renewables and she graduated from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. \n  \n  \nREGISTER NOW! \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20230912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230829T162831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T163505Z UID:10000198-1694539800-1694547000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program - Annual Green Building Showcase DESCRIPTION:View the list of September 12\, 2023 Attendees. \nFrom a transformed campus and St. Louis Public School’s first Green Ribbon School honoree\, to adaptive reuse of a historic building into a Net Zero office and opportunities to accelerate campus-wide sustainability\, the Missouri Gateway region is showcasing Green Building Leaders of the Future and Buildings as Climate Solutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured 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 St. Louis Community College Transformed – Meramec CampusPresented by Chrissy Hill Rogers\, AIA\, LEED AP\, Principal at Arcturis \nThe Financial Services and Enrollment Center will serve as the new front door to the Meramec Campus. Seeking LEED certification\, the 70\,000 SF project allows for expansion of financial programming on campus\, with a focus on FinTech\, entrepreneurship\, and space accounting\, while the first floor will feature the Enrollment Center\, offering recruiting\, enrollment\, career development\, and financial aid services to students. The project design draws people into the central spine\, which serves as a mixing chamber\, and the floor plan has been laid out to provide ultimate flexibility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fostering a Whole School\, Whole Community\, Whole Child Approach: Patrick Henry Downtown AcademyPresented by Dr. Chavon Curry\, Interim Principal at Patrick Henry Downtown Academy \nPatrick Henry Downtown Academy\, a 2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honoree\, was the first public school in St. Louis City to receive this national distinction. In recent years\, they took steps to transform their historic building into a haven of sustainable efforts. The award recognized achievements in reduced environmental impact\, improved health and wellness\, and effective environmental and sustainability education. Every school year\, the Academy engages students\, families\, and staff to better themselves through bettering their environment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Net Zero Carbon…What if?Presented by Jason Hainline\, AIA\, LEED Fellow\, Design Associate at Dake Wells Architecture \nOriginally designed by the 20th century’s most prolific industrial designers\, Dake Wells Architecture’s new digs were sitting vacant and all but forgotten for over two decades. Representative of a more middle class mid-century modernist architecture\, this 1940’s parts and services commercial building will represent the firm’s foray into carbon neutrality\, reimagining its relationship with the earth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opportunities to Accelerate Project and Campus SustainabilityPresented by Phil Valko\, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Sustainability at Washington University in St. Louis \nThe confluence of technology advances\, new federal policy incentives\, and evolving fields of practice are opening new opportunities to accelerate a range of sustainability solutions on projects from single buildings to large campuses. Hear about examples of specific\, tangible steps that can be taken to rise to the urgent need to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured 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 Chrissy Hill Rogers is a Principal at Arcturis. Since joining Arcturis in 2005\, she has become a leader in sustainability at the firm. As an architect\, Chrissy listens to clients and guides her teams towards innovative solutions. Her devotion to sustainability pushes the firm towards making decisions that protect and improve the environment. She encourages the team to think outside the box in developing green solutions for common project issues. A passionate philanthropist\, Chrissy leads the firm’s community efforts\, ensuring their dedication to giving back is utilized effectively. As part of her local engagement\, she has held leadership positions with AIA Design Awards Planning Committee\, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri\, Missouri Botanical Garden’s Young Friends Council and R&R Marketplace Advisory Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Chavon Curry is the Interim Principal of Patrick Henry Downtown Academy. She was previously the assistant principal at Mason School of Academic and Cultural Literacy\, as well as Gateway Elementary in the St. Louis Public School District. An award-winning educator (St. Louis American NIE Golden Apple Award recipient and SLPS 2020 Elementary Reading Educator of the Year Award)\, she has impacted the lives of countless children. Dr. Curry’s current role illuminates her steadfast goal of ensuring everyone she crosses paths with realizes their potential. As Principal\, she cultivates a positive and engaging school culture and climate\, ensures that quality-learning experiences prompt academic achievement\, and enforces safety policies and procedures. Dr. Curry holds an Ed.D and an Ed.S. Degree in Educational Leadership from Webster University\, a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from University Missouri St. Louis\, and a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Hainline first began working with Dake Wells Architecture in 2005 as a sustainability consultant. He formally joined the firm in 2012. An experienced and highly capable project manager and project architect\, Jason leads a wide variety of projects within the office and serves as the firm’s Sustainability Director. A hallmark of Jason’s work is an elegant marriage of sustainability and design excellence. Jason’s expansive knowledge and experience related to sustainable design elevates the performance of all projects within the firm. He brings more than 25 years of experience with a wide range of projects in the US\, Europe and Asia. Jason is a former member of the USGBC’s LEED Faculty\, and remains very active in promoting sustainable design and development through professional organizations locally and nationally. His passion and experience led to his elevation to LEED Fellow in 2013. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil Valko works with faculty\, staff\, and students to advance operational sustainability for Washington University and to foster the next generation of sustainability/climate leaders. He also leads and participates in a number of national and regional partnerships to accelerate climate action and sustainable practice\, including serving as the program chair for the Midwest Climate Summit\, serving on the University Climate Change Coalition Steering Committee\, and co-chairing a St. Louis regional energy & emissions working group. In addition\, Phil teaches an interdisciplinary community-engaged course on renewable energy and de-carbonizing the electric grid and regularly guest lectures on a range of topics. During Phil’s tenure\, Washington University has completed nearly 20 LEED projects\, including eight LEED Platinum projects\, completed over 2.5 megawatts of on-site solar projects\, and transformed significant areas of landscape from turf to biodiverse\, performative landscapes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\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 ADMISSIONFree – 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 \nPARKINGThe event will take place in the Lecture Hall building on the St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus. Please click here to access a map of the campus. Enter the campus via the Couch Avenue entrance – the most accessible parking lots will be Lots I and J. There is also parking for guests with disability placards in Lot H. Then visitors can use the walkways shown on the map to gain access to the Lecture Halls building (LH). It is directly across the quad from our Student Center. \nCONTINUING EDUCATIONTo be submitted for AIA CES Approval \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. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to our Sponsors! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/evening-program-annual-green-building-showcase-2/ LOCATION:St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus\, 11333 Big Bend Rd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63112\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230417T171059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182431Z UID:10000120-1693569600-1693573200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Putting Principles into Action: the Future of LEED DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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. 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 1 WEBINAR \n\nJanuary:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews\nFebruary:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities\nMarch:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier\, more resilient future\nApril:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition\nMay:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions\nJune:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement\nJuly:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience\nAugust:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes\nSeptember:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED\nOctober:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste\, and ESG Goals for Construction\nNovember:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line\nDecember:  Electrification\, Decarbonization and LEED\n\nPlease note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change\, topics will still be similar\, all programs will be LEED-Specific. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230801T164632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T192048Z UID:10000172-1692352800-1692354600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Equitable Energy Mixed Income Community Initiative DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC: This month’s Coffee Break will provide an introduction to Cabanne District CDC’s Equitable Energy Mixed Income Community Initiative (EEMICI). EEMICI engages a wide array of audiences to work together toward strategies that promote low-energy mixed-income communities as places where people can live\, work\, play and age\, and where the energy burden levels are low to none. Mixed income communities are critical to achieving neighborhood equity and rejuvenating economy and quality of life. \nFEATURED SPEAKER: Justin Idleburg\, Principal CEO of Cabanne District Community Development Corporation\nJustin Idleburg is the Executive Director of Cabanne District Community Development Corporation. Justin works with governmental leaders\, grassroots leaders\, faith-based rural/urban communities. He educates with guidance in the areas of health equity\, equitable community development\, and equitable electrification\, in order to empower community members in understanding the impact of an applied racial equity lens in correcting inequitable outcomes. To create an opportunity for all to thrive\, Justin coaches communities to increase their capacity around policy analysis\, coalition-building\, strategic partnerships\, legislative advocacy\, and organizational development. \nJustin holds volunteer leadership positions with organizations such as Delmar DivINe\, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)\, The National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis\, St. Louis Regional Health Commission\, NAACP St. Louis County\, Creative Reaction Lab\, Forward through Ferguson\, United Nations Association of St. Louis\, The Magic House @MADE\, Empower Missouri\, Missouri Energy Efficiency For All\, the Sustainable Development Committee for the St. Louis Promise Zone\, and Delmar Digital Equity Network. \nJustin is a proud graduate of Charles Sumner High School and has continued his education through the University of Missouri-Columbia\, the University of Missouri-St. Louis’s Neighborhood Leadership Fellowship\, Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Diversity Initiative. \nREGISTER NOW! \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20230815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230418T190939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T151838Z UID:10000166-1692120600-1692127800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program - A Practical Approach to Carbon Neutral Master Planning DESCRIPTION:See list of August 15\, 2023 Attendees \nProgram Presented in partnership with: \n \nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCampuses bring our communities together – providing education\, training\, and jobs for millions of people in the Midwest in cities\, small towns\, and rural communities. Central plants are the lifeblood of campuses\, whether they are focused on education\, research\, healthcare\, or manufacturing. While we know that a carbon neutral future is coming\, priorities are often set on maintaining operations\, planning for the future\, redundancy\, and resiliency\, which continue to take precedence over carbon reduction. Historically\, marginalized communities have been differentially impacted by poor environmental planning and at times by environmental catastrophes. Creating low or zero carbon central plants on our local campuses and in the buildings they serve is one of many steps toward environmental justice. It is our job as built environment professionals to be aware of the impact of our work and this is one area where we can do right both for our clients and the communities they serve. \nSPEAKER: Michael Swenson is a Senior Associate at BR+A Consulting Engineers. His work focuses on the energy planning\, including carbon neutral master planning\, vetting energy conservation measures in design\, commissioning of building systems in construction\, and post-occupancy measurement and verification. Prior to joining the firm\, Michael lead Green Building Services at Harvard University providing sustainable design consulting to the University and partnering with the Harvard Office for Sustainability to advise on sustainability policy\, healthier material standards\, and occupant engagement strategies. Michael has also worked as Faculty and a Teaching Fellow at Harvard Extension School where he taught classes covering a variety of topics including sustainable design and construction; buildings for health\, comfort\, and sustainability; and energy auditing. \nADMISSION\nFree – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council\, ASHRAE – St. Louis and full-time students\n$25.00 – NON-Members\nASHRAE – St. Louis members should register for this event with ASHRAE to receive the member pricing.  \nREGISTER NOW \nTHANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS \n\n  \nCONTINUING EDUCATION\nApproved for 1 AIA CES/LU \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nDescribe how to plan for a carbon neutral future without sacrificing operations\, redundancy\, or resiliency.\nIdentify ways to align with stakeholders and build consensus around carbon neutral goals.\nAnalyze how a hybrid approach to carbon neutral master planning can maximize benefits while leveraging previous investments.\nExamine how an implementation plan takes shape\, including right sizing systems for future loads\, and long term planning for carbon neutral operation with future load reduction.\n\nCONSENT TO USE OF 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. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT\nMissouri 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/evening-program-annual-partnership-with-ashrae-st-louis/ 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:20230804T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230417T170934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182449Z UID:10000119-1691150400-1691154000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy & High Performance Homes DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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. 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 \nREGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 4 WEBINAR \n\nJanuary:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews\nFebruary:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities\nMarch:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier\, more resilient future\nApril:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition\nMay:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions\nJune:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement\nJuly:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience\nAugust:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes\nSeptember:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED\nOctober:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste\, and ESG Goals for Construction\nNovember:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line\nDecember:  Electrification\, Decarbonization and LEED\n\nPlease note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change\, topics will still be similar\, all programs will be LEED-Specific. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230629T204812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T181106Z UID:10000190-1690372800-1690376400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:ILFI Member Webinar - Making Good Happen: Shared Wisdom on LBC Project Management DESCRIPTION:We know Living Buildings are possible — but Living\, on time\, and on budget? \nThis webinar will feature three Living Building champions – Amanda Brookes (President\, Catalyst Partners)\, Lauren McNeill (Sr. Sustainability Consultant\, Group14)\, and Scott Kelly (Principal\, Re:Vision) – to share their collective wisdom on LBC project management accumulated through multiple successful certifications. \nThis is the second of three complimentary ILFI webinars that will be available for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members to attend for free. To access this webinar\, you must be an active Missouri Gateway Green Building Council member. Access the Zoom registration and partner code here.You will be prompted to login. \n\n\nNot a member? What are you waiting for? JOIN OR RENEW NOW! \n\nThis webinar is approved for 1 LFA General credit and 1 AIA LU|HSW. Learn more. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/ilfi-member-webinar-making-good-happen-shared-wisdom-on-lbc-project-management/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/July-2023-Member-Event-Graphic-IG-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230621T221532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T222439Z UID:10000171-1689933600-1689935400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Facilitating a Transition to a Circular Economy in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nHOT TOPIC:\nThis month’s Coffee Break will provide a comprehensive overview of an ongoing PhD research endeavor focused on the concept of the circular economy\, examining tailored strategies for circular economy transitions and shedding light on the diverse scales and directions of circular economy implementation. Additionally\, the talk highlights the utilization of systems-based approaches such as system dynamics modeling to inform policy interventions. \nFEATURED SPEAKER: Radwa Eissa\, PhD student at Missouri University of Science and Technology\nRadwa Eissa has a Bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering and a Master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management. She is a recipient of the Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellowship at Missouri University of Science & Technology. Radwa’s research is enriched by a diverse background encompassing sustainable practices\, construction joint ventures\, and the application of game theory principles. Radwa’s current PhD focus centers around accelerating circular economy transitions for a sustainable built environment. Her research aims to explore innovative strategies and approaches to drive the adoption of circular economy principles\, fostering sustainability throughout the value chain of the construction industry. \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20230707T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230417T170749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182139Z UID:10000118-1688731200-1688734800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinars - Prioritizing Nature for Equity & Resilience DESCRIPTION:USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded\, highly rated\, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! \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. 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 7 WEBINAR \n\nJanuary:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews\nFebruary:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities\nMarch:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier\, more resilient future\nApril:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition\nMay:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions\nJune:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement\nJuly:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience\nAugust:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes\nSeptember:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED\nOctober:  Building the Future: Addressing Decarbonization\, Zero Waste\, and ESG Goals for Construction\nNovember:  Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line\nDecember:  Electrification\, Decarbonization and LEED\n\nPlease note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change\, topics will still be similar\, all programs will be LEED-Specific. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/first-friday-webinars-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230420T162725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T183206Z UID:10000179-1687941000-1687946400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Benchmarking 101 + Help Session - June 2023 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER for this FREE Benchmarking 101 and Help Session!\nPresented in partnership with Building Energy Exchange St. Louis & the City of St. Louis’ Office of Building Performance \nWe will start with a presentation to cover the basics of benchmarking\, how to use the free\, online benchmarking tool ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager\, provide an overview of the City of St. Louis’ benchmarking requirements and how to report data to the City. Then we’ll break to provide one-on-one assistance with benchmarking your building’s energy and water use. See below for what you should bring if you need one-on-one assistance! \nPlease note: this presentation is free and open to anyone who wants to learn about benchmarking and saving money on energy bills. You need not own a building in the City of St. Louis to attend – you can even bring your home energy bill to practice benchmarking! \nWhat is Benchmarking?\nBenchmarking is the process of tracking your building’s energy and/or water use and comparing your performance to similar buildings and to past performance. Benchmarking is the first step in determining how to conserve resources\, reduce operating costs\, and reduce environmental impacts. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is the tool that the City of St. Louis and many\, many other use for benchmarking a building’s energy\, water and waste. It is a free and secure online tool that tracks energy and water consumption\, as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Any building can use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to understand their energy\, water\, and waste performance – schools\, governments\, congregations\, businesses and retail stores. \nAbout the City of St. Louis’s Building Energy Awareness Ordinance (Benchmarking Requirements) \nOn January 27\, 2017\, the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an energy benchmarking ordinance that requires municipal\, institutional\, commercial and multifamily residential buildings whose square footage is equal to or greater than 50\,000 to track and report their energy and water usage annually to the City’s Building Division (Office of Building Performance). Privately owned buildings are required to benchmark and submit data by May 1 of each year using the free\, online tool ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Full details about the Building Energy Awareness Ordinance are available at www.stlbenchmarking.com. \nREGISTER \nTo Bring if You Need Assistance with Benchmarking:\nIn order for this event to be a success\, each building representative needing one-on-one assistance should bring: \n\nLaptop or Tablet\nEnergy Use Data – Attendees should bring at least 13 consecutive months of utility bills for all fuel types used in the building. Bring the number of units of each energy type used\, not just the dollar amount of the utility fee.\n\nAccess historical utility data using your past bills\, or by setting up accounts on your utility websites: www.amerenmissouri.com and www.spireenergy.com.\n\n\nWater Use Data: Attendees should bring water usage and cost data for a period that covers at least 13 consecutive months\n\nAccess historical utility data using your past bills\, or by setting up an account on the St. Louis City Water Division’s website: www.stlwater.com\n\n\nProperty Use Details:\n\nAll properties:\nProperty Name\nProperty Address\nTotal Gross Floor Area of Property. Don’t know your GFA? Check St. Louis City’s Property Database.\nYear Built\nAdditional required information varies by building type. Refer to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager’s Data Collection Worksheet.\n\n\n\nConsent to Use of Photographic Images:\nRegistration/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/benchmarking-101-help-session-june-2023/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Energy Efficiency,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/energy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230523T194740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T181902Z UID:10000182-1687863600-1687867200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:ILFI Member Webinar: Bringing the Living Building Challenge into Practice DESCRIPTION:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members are welcome to join ILFI for their member webinar on June 27th at 11 am. This webinar will explore key technical\, strategic\, biophilic\, and creative details using Miller Hull’s five certified and three registered Living Building Challenge building projects as case studies. It is is approved for 1 LFA General credit and 1 AIA LU|HSW. Learn more. \n\n\n\nThis is one of three complimentary ILFI webinars that will be available for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members to attend for free. To access this webinar\, you must be an active Missouri Gateway Green Building Council member. Access the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login. \nNot a member? What are you waiting for? JOIN OR RENEW NOW! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/ilfi-member-webinar-bringing-the-living-building-challenge-into-practice/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/June-2023-Member-Event-Graphic-IG-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T103000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230523T171419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T200307Z UID:10000170-1686909600-1686911400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Exploring the Intersection of Architecture\, Game Programming\, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education DESCRIPTION:View a YouTube Recording of this Coffee Break! \nHOT TOPIC: Exploring the Intersection of Architecture\, Game Programming\, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education \nFEATURED GUEST: James Hill\, CEO and Founder of Alambda\nJames Hill is a seasoned software developer\, software architect\, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As the founder and CEO of Alambda Systems\, James has been instrumental in driving the company’s success in developing cutting-edge software solutions for various industries. With his expertise in software development and architecture\, he has led his team in creating innovative and efficient systems that empower organizations to thrive in the digital age. In addition to his work in the corporate sector\, James is deeply committed to making a positive impact through his non-profit organization\, Smart Bridge Green STEM Alliance\, which aims to bridge the gap between people and technology\, particularly in the Midwest and the Central Gateway region encompassing Illinois\, Indiana\, Missouri\, Kentucky\, and Tennessee. By promoting STEM education and sustainable practices\, the organization seeks to build bridges that surpass boundaries\, bringing the benefits of smart technology and sustainability to communities and empowering individuals to thrive in the digital era. Through his leadership and dedication\, James continues to foster innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainability\, both within Alambda Systems and through his non-profit efforts. He envisions a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand\, creating a more inclusive\, connected\, and environmentally conscious society. \nNeed a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts\, ideas\, and conversation to jump start your day? Join your Green Buildings Are Better community every 3rd Friday on Zoom for a quick (free) coffee break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local and national featured guests!\nView previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.  \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/coffee-break-third-friday-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom 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:20230613T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T011730 CREATED:20230418T185855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T144105Z UID:10000165-1686677400-1686684600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Evening Program - LEED Building Tour of Missouri Foundation For Health DESCRIPTION:See the list of June 13\, 2023 attendees. \nREGISTER NOW! – Register by June 6 for a chance to win FREE St. Louis Cardinals tickets in section 150! \n\n\n\nJoin us for our annual green building tour! This year\, we are excited to visit the Missouri Foundation for Health headquarters in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood (aka the Grove). The 2.6 acre campus is a great example of adaptive reuse\, repurposing a former Iron works and two multi-tenant buildings to create a unified space and adds to the fabric of a neighborhood while promoting wellness\, inclusivity and resiliency. The project is pursuing LEED certification and offers great indoor and outdoor spaces for MFH staff and tenants. \nADMISSION\nFree – 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! \n$25.00 – NON-Members \nCONTINUING EDUCATION\nSubmitted for AIA CES Approval and GBCI LEED Specific Approval (BD+C) \nREGISTER NOW! – Register by June 6 for a chance to win FREE St. Louis Cardinals tickets in section 150! \nThanks to our event Sponsors: \n\n  \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nDescribe a brief history and the human-health-focused mission of the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) for foundational knowledge and context for the new headquarters campus project\nIdentify the intent and requirements of Location & Transportation credits in LEED BD+C v4 achieved by this project (Sensitive Land Protection\, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses\, Access to Quality Transit and Bicycle Facilities) – especially related to the community-building mission of MFH and sustainability themes and outcomes in the built environment work.\nExamine the intent and requirements of the Sustainable Sites credits in LEED BD+C v4 achieved by this project (Open Space and Heat Island Reduction) as well as the rain gardens\, tree preservation and native plant landscaping.\nExplore the lessons learned on this project in MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction in LEED BD+C v4 as it relates to adaptive reuse\, space planning and building amenities.\nExplain the intent and requirements of this project’s Innovation Credit\, Green Cleaning\, in LEED BD+C v4.\n\nCONSENT TO USE OF 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. \nAIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT\nMissouri 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/evening-program-leed-building-tour-of-missouri-foundation-for-health/ LOCATION:Missouri Foundation for Health\, 4254 Vista Avenue\, St. Louis\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR