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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230510T165937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T172342Z UID:10000048-1685638800-1685644200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ The Pat Connolly Tavern DESCRIPTION:REGISTER by May 29 \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 5:00 – 6:30 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: The Pat Connolly Tavern \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro lines #16\, #31\, #59\, #90 or Red Line to Shiloh Scott and walk through Forest Park.  \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Engagement & Outreach Committee and the Justice.Equity.Diversity.Inclusion (J.E.D.I) committee of AIA St. Louis. \nREGISTER by May 29 \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\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/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-4/ LOCATION:The Pat Connolly Tavern\, 6400 Oakland Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63139\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230417T170336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T182109Z UID:10000117-1685707200-1685710800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:First Friday Webinar - Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development 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! Access 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 JUNE JUNE 2 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-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230227T154232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T154232Z UID:10000144-1686040200-1686043800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Low Cost Operations & Maintenance DESCRIPTION:Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings. \nEvent is free (with coffee and donuts) – please register at www.be-exstl.org/owneroperatorseries.  \n2023 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series \n\nJanuary 10: Benchmarking\nFebruary 7: Incentives and Getting Buy-In\nMarch 7: Energy Audits\nApril 4: Commissioning\nMay 2: Capital Planning\nJune 6: Low Cost Operations & Maintenance\nJuly 12: Core and Shell\nAugust 1: Lighting Upgrades\nSeptember 5: Lighting Controls & Best Practices\nOctober 1: Working with Existing HVAC\nNovember 7: Getting Ready for HVAC Replacements\nDecember 5: Building Automation Systems URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-owner-operator-series-5/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEExSTL_logo_croppe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230607T194451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T194451Z UID:10000184-1686846600-1686852000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Mid-MO Branch Happy Hour "Green Drinks" DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly happy hour to network and talk about green buildings and sustainability! \nThis is a free event. All are welcome. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/mid-mo-branch-happy-hour-green-drinks/ LOCATION:Uprise Bakery\, 10 Hitt Street\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States CATEGORIES:Branches,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Uprise-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230706T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230516T151258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T183126Z UID:10000054-1688661000-1688666400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Alpha Brewing Company DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: Alpha Brewing Company @ 4310 Flyer Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63116 \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro line #30 \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\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/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-5/ LOCATION:Alpha Brewing Company\, 4310 Fyler Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63116 CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230707T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230711T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230227T154339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T190849Z UID:10000145-1689064200-1689067800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Core and Shell DESCRIPTION:Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings. \nEvent is free (with coffee and donuts) – please register at www.be-exstl.org/owneroperatorseries.  \n2023 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series \n\nJanuary 10: Benchmarking\nFebruary 7: Incentives and Getting Buy-In\nMarch 7: Energy Audits\nApril 4: Commissioning\nMay 2: Capital Planning\nJune 6: Low Cost Operations & Maintenance\nJuly 12: Core and Shell\nAugust 1: Lighting Upgrades\nSeptember 5: Lighting Controls & Best Practices\nOctober 1: Working with Existing HVAC\nNovember 7: Getting Ready for HVAC Replacements\nDecember 5: Building Automation Systems URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-owner-operator-series-6/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEExSTL_logo_croppe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230612T224204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T214412Z UID:10000185-1689096600-1689103800@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:2023 Summer Member Social DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nJoin us for our summer member social\, hosted by Washington University’s Office of Sustainability and your Engagement & Outreach Committee.  \nWe are excited to visit the East End of Washington University Danforth Campus IN PERSON\, which was featured in our October 2021 Virtual LEED Tour. We will be hosted by the Office of Sustainability in the Schnuck Pavilion\, a LEED v3 Platinum building\, part of the East End transformation\, which includes a large underground parking garage\, five new buildings\, and an addition to the Kemper Art Museum. The other LEED buildings on the East End campus are Jubel Hall (LEED v3 Platinum) Weil Hall (LEED v3 Platinum)\, Sumers Welcome Center (LEED v3 Platinum)\, and McKelvey Hall (LEED v4 Gold). Join us to network with your green building community and to celebrate the sustainability accomplishments of our friends and partners at Washington University! \nAgenda:\n5:30 pm – Registration & networking\n6:00 pm – Remarks from Washington University & your committee chairs\n6:20 pm – More networking\, lawn games\, self-guided sustainability tours\n7:15 pm – Attendance Prize Drawing and Member Survey Prize Drawing – Must be present to win!\n7:30 pm – Adjourn \nAdmission is FREE for active Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Members. Not a member? What are you waiting for?! Join or renew now!  \nThanks to our Member Social Sponsor! \n\n  \n  \n  \nPlease note: we recommend parking in the new underground parking garage\, which is free after 5 pm (you still pull a ticket for entry but at exit there is no fee). Enter the parking lot just west of Skinker on Forsyth Blvd by turning north on Wrighton Way or from Forest Park Parkway by turning south on Hoyt Drive. Exit the parking lot by taking the exterior stairwell in the northeast corner of the garage and enter Schnuck Pavilion from the courtyard. \nTake the Metrolink and reduce your carbon impact! From downtown\, take the Blue Line to the Skinker stop. Exit at Skinker and Forest Park Parkway and walk through the archway to get to WashU’s East End quad and Tisch Park where the Schnuck Pavilion is located. \nREGISTER NOW! URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/2023-summer-member-social/ LOCATION:Washington University – Schnuck Pavilion\, 1 Brookings Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63130\, United States CATEGORIES:Community & Member,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2021.10.12-Transformation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230628T214628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T222659Z UID:10000186-1689870600-1689876000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Mid-MO Branch Happy Hour "Green Drinks" DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly happy hour to network and talk about green buildings and sustainability! \nThis is a free event. All are welcome. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/mid-mo-branch-happy-hour-green-drinks-2/ LOCATION:Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar\, 1204 Hinkson Ave\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States CATEGORIES:Branches,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OMBB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230801T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230227T154422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T154422Z UID:10000146-1690878600-1690882200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Lighting Upgrades DESCRIPTION:Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings. \nEvent is free (with coffee and donuts) – please register at www.be-exstl.org/owneroperatorseries.  \n2023 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series \n\nJanuary 10: Benchmarking\nFebruary 7: Incentives and Getting Buy-In\nMarch 7: Energy Audits\nApril 4: Commissioning\nMay 2: Capital Planning\nJune 6: Low Cost Operations & Maintenance\nJuly 12: Core and Shell\nAugust 1: Lighting Upgrades\nSeptember 5: Lighting Controls & Best Practices\nOctober 1: Working with Existing HVAC\nNovember 7: Getting Ready for HVAC Replacements\nDecember 5: Building Automation Systems URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-owner-operator-series-7/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEExSTL_logo_croppe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230629T203207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T203233Z UID:10000055-1691080200-1691085600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ The Royale DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: The Royale Food & Spirits\n3132 S. Kingshighway | St. Louis\, MO 63139 \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro line #30 or #95 \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\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/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-6/ LOCATION:The Royale\, 3132 S. Kingshighway\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63139 CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230720T213945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T213945Z UID:10000194-1691514000-1691514000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Call for Proposals! DESCRIPTION:Are you a change maker in your industry? An advocate for climate protection\, racial equity\, and community resiliency? Then SHOW ME your Green Building Solutions! \nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is accepting Educational Program Proposals for presenting innovative solutions to addressing our communities’ most urgent challenges. Submit before August 8 to get your proposal considered for our 2024 calendar! \nSUBMIT HERE \nTo maximize collaboration with green building professionals and communities\, and ensure our exchange of information benefits from the diversity\, talent and expertise of our Missouri Gateway region*\, preference will be given to educational content of a 200 – 300 level addressing: \n\nWhat needs to change with the way we build (or don’t build) today?\nSpecific examples of Climate Adaptation & Resiliency\nConnecting Green Building and Environmental Social Governance (ESG)\nAdaptive Reuse of our Buildings and Built Environment\nShifting from Energy Efficiency to Carbon Reduction (net-zero by 2030)\nThe national focus on Infrastructure – How do Buildings fit in?\n\nEngaging\, interactive approaches to enhance learning are desired. \nSubmit your proposals via our submission form by August 8\, 2023. \nBe a part of the green building movement and help us further our mission and vision by connecting people\, places and planet for a greener & healthier future! \n*Missouri Gateway Green Building Council territory covers the St. Louis metropolitan area\, Southern Illinois\, mid-Missouri and southwestern Missouri. Cities within Missouri Gateway’s territory also include Columbia (MO) and Springfield (MO). URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/call-for-proposals/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Community & Member,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Call-for-Proposals-Website_100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230817T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230628T221044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T164409Z UID:10000187-1692291600-1692297000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Mid-MO Branch Happy Hour "Green Drinks" DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly happy hour to network and talk about green buildings and sustainability! \nThis is a free event. All are welcome. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/mid-mo-branch-happy-hour-green-drinks-3/ LOCATION:Broadway Brewery\, 816 E Broadway\, Columbia\, 65201\, United States CATEGORIES:Branches,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/head-downstairs-great.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230703T214707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T214707Z UID:10000191-1692378000-1692378000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Seeking Nominations for 2024 Board Members! DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the green building movement and help us further our mission and vision by connecting people\, places and planet for a greener &  healthier future! \nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council is currently seeking nominations for At-Large seats on our Board of Directors. All terms begin in 2024. Nominations are due by 5 pm Central Time on Friday\, August 18\, 2023.Self nominations are accepted and encouraged. Nominees must be a member in good standing with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council must currently serve or have previously served on a committee or as a volunteer with the organization. \nReview or fill out the Online Nomination Form!  \nFor more information\, please see: \n\nNomination Guidelines\nNomination Form (On-line Form)\nBoard of Director Job Descriptions\n\n  \nIn 2015\, MGGBC shifted our board nomination and election process\, and no longer hold general elections. Nominations are accepted from the membership. The Governance Committee collects nominations and ensures eligibility of nominees. The committee then consults a matrix of leadership needs to determine a slate to present to the board for approval. The committee expects to present a slate to the board for discussion at the September 2023 board meeting. URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/seeking-nominations-for-2024-board-members/ LOCATION:MO CATEGORIES:Community & Member,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/committees.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230719T220938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T221734Z UID:10000193-1692721800-1692725400@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Dream Meadows - Green Home Tour DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n\nJoin us for a tour of Dream Meadows\, a green home in Springfield\, MO and learn about the green features the owners have incorporated over the past 23 years. \nHOSTS\nOzark Branch of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\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. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/dream-meadows-green-home-tour/ LOCATION:Dream Meadows\, 5756 North Farm Road 129\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States CATEGORIES:Branches,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2529-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230522T224336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T205127Z UID:10000181-1692894600-1692898200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Information Session (Aug 24) DESCRIPTION:Are you considering participating in the Green Schools Quest as a school or mentor? Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the program and responsibilities\, hear from past participants\, and ask questions. \nWHEN\nThursday\, August 24\, 2023\n4:30-5:30 PM \nWHERE\nZoom \nREGISTER\nClick here to register now! \n**For those unavailable on Aug 24\, we are hosting an additional Green Schools Quest Info Session on Sept 7th from 4-5pm which will cover the same content. More details on the Sept 7 session here.** URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/gsq-info/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Green Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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:20230905T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230417T171711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T171711Z UID:10000147-1693902600-1693906200@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Lighting Controls & Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings. \nEvent is free (with coffee and donuts) – please register at www.be-exstl.org/owneroperatorseries.  \n2023 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series \n\nJanuary 10: Benchmarking\nFebruary 7: Incentives and Getting Buy-In\nMarch 7: Energy Audits\nApril 4: Commissioning\nMay 2: Capital Planning\nJune 6: Low Cost Operations & Maintenance\nJuly 12: Core and Shell\nAugust 1: Lighting Upgrades\nSeptember 5: Lighting Controls & Best Practices\nOctober 1: Working with Existing HVAC\nNovember 7: Getting Ready for HVAC Replacements\nDecember 5: Building Automation Systems URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/be-ex-stl-owner-operator-series-8/ LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BEExSTL_logo_croppe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230706T204756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T204957Z UID:10000192-1694102400-1694106000@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Information Session (Sept 7) DESCRIPTION:Are you considering participating in the Green Schools Quest as a school or mentor? Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the program and responsibilities\, hear from past participants\, and ask questions. \nWHEN\nThursday\, September 7\, 2023\n4:00-5:00 PM \nWHERE\nZoom \nREGISTER\nClick here to register now! \n**For those unavailable on Sept 7\, we are hosting an additional Green Schools Quest Info Session on August 24 from 4:30-5:30pm which will cover the same content. More details on that session here.** URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/gsq-info-sept7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom CATEGORIES:Green Schools END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 CREATED:20230824T140944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T145125Z UID:10000056-1694104200-1694109600@mogreenbuildings.org SUMMARY:EP Happy Hour with Missouri Gateway Chapter Members @ Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAs emerging professionals (EP) it’s difficult to grasp all the possibilities and potential your career holds. Enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage at various Green Dining Alliance (GDA) certified locations every 1st Thursday @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This monthly happy hour event is for all community members to network with local green building and sustainability professionals while discussing opportunities to serve our communities. \nWHERE: Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten \nReduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro: #70\, #10\, #97\, #4\, Grand (Red & Blue Lines). Or carpool with friends or colleagues! \nAll are welcome. Bring a colleague\, friend\, family or community member to meet and network with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members and non-members\, and other emerging professionals while enjoying a beverage together and building your Green Buildings Are Better community! \nHOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! \nREGISTER NOW \nQUESTIONS? \nContact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0884 \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE\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/emerging-professional-happy-hour-a-local-gda-certified-location-7/ LOCATION:Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten\, 3229 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mogreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/emerging-professionals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T075259 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 END:VCALENDAR