Do you own or operate buildings? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings.
Join us for our annual green building tour, featuring the Missouri Foundation for Health headquarters!
Join us for a monthly happy hour to network and talk about green buildings and sustainability!
View a YouTube Recording of this Coffee Break! HOT TOPIC: Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Game Programming, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education FEATURED GUEST: James Hill, CEO and Founder of Alambda James 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… Continue Reading Coffee Break – Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Game Programming, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education
This webinar will explore key technical, strategic, biophilic, and creative details using five certified and three registered Living Building Challenge building projects as case studies.
Presented in partnership with Building Energy Exchange St. Louis & the City of St. Louis' Office of Building Performance
We 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!
REGISTER NOW As 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. WHERE: Alpha Brewing Company @ 4310 Flyer Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro line #30 All 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! HOSTED BY Your Engagement & Outreach Committee! REGISTER NOW QUESTIONS? Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854 CONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE 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.
USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2023. These are previously recorded, highly rated, LEED specific education programs. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs! These courses are available for anyone to attend, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members! 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. REGISTER FOR THE JULY 7 WEBINAR January: Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews February: ESG Priorities of LEED Communities March: From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier, more resilient future April: Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition May: LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions June: Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement July: Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience August: Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes September: Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED October: Building the Future: Addressing… Continue Reading First Friday Webinars – Prioritizing Nature for Equity & Resilience
Do you own or operate buildings? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owner/Operator series for commercial buildings.
REGISTER NOW! Join us for our summer member social, hosted by Washington University's Office of Sustainability and your Engagement & Outreach Committee. We 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! Agenda: 5:30 pm - Registration & networking 6:00 pm - Remarks from Washington University & your committee chairs 6:20 pm - More networking, lawn games, self-guided sustainability tours 7:15 pm - Attendance Prize Drawing and Member Survey Prize Drawing - Must be present to win! 7:30 pm - Adjourn Admission is FREE for active Missouri Gateway… Continue Reading 2023 Summer Member Social
Join us for a monthly happy hour to network and talk about green buildings and sustainability!
REGISTER NOW! HOT TOPIC: This 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. FEATURED SPEAKER: Radwa Eissa, PhD student at Missouri University of Science and Technology Radwa 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. Need a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts, ideas, and conversation to jump start your day? Join… Continue Reading Coffee Break – Facilitating a Transition to a Circular Economy in the Built Environment