Missouri Gateway Green Building Council

GPRO Operations + Maintenance (O+M) Essentials Training - October 2025
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-02 | Commerce Bank Education Center (CBEC), 4651 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Sorry, this course has been cancelled due to low registration. Please reach out to emily@mogreenbuilding.org if you are interesting in this course and we can let you know when the next one is scheduled!
Green Professional Building Skills Training – Operations & Maintenance Essentials
Learn how to reduce energy use while improving comfort and health for building occupants!
Building design & construction gets a lot of attention, but the majority of energy that a building uses over time is related to how the building is operated and maintained. Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings reduces operating costs and increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. GPRO O&M Essentials provides building professionals with best practices for sustainability building operations. Participants leave with at least three immediately actionable measures and the next steps needed to achieve them. This course is ideal for anyone who needs a better understanding of high-performance building, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering, workforce property managers and building staff involved in the operations and maintenance of both residential and commercial buildings including: building superintendents, operators, facility and property managers, operating engineers and stationary engineers and handy people.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:30 am – 3:00 pm each day
FEE
$300 – Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Members
$350 for non-members
Fees include continental breakfast, lunch, course materials and certificate exam.
Discounts and scholarships may be available. Please contact Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854 to inquire.
INSTRUCTORS
Ryan Corrigan, Lyon Sheet Metal
Malachi Rein, Building Energy Exchange – St. Louis
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
11 GBCI CE Hours, AIA | LU, and PDH credits
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Take a systemic approach to operating and maintaining your building.
• Evaluate building performance.
• Describe at least three immediately actionable next steps needed to improve the health and efficiency of your building.
• Explain the costs and benefits of efficiency measures.
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT?
GPRO O&M is an 11-hour training that is taught live and in-person by highly knowledgeable instructors with industry experience. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate during classroom discussions and activities. After completing the training, you can earn a GPRO O&M Certificate by passing a 50-question multiple choice exam. Additionally, you’ll gain access to shirt on-demand bonus courses on topics such as financing energy projects, interpreting energy audits and more.
TOPICS COVERED
• Fundamentals of Building Green
• O&M in Green Buildings
• Building Performance Metrics
• Building Envelope
• Water Use
• Heating, Cooling & Hot Water
• Indoor Air Quality
• Lighting
• Waste Reduction
• Resilience
• Commissioning Existing Buildings
• Action Plan

Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Pieces Board Game Bar and Restaurant
2025-10-02 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
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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: Pieces Board Game Bar and Restaurant, 2727 S 12th St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!
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
Code of Conduct:
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
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.

First Friday Webinar - Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED's Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education, but in 2025, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs!
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. 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.
REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 3 WEBINAR
October 3 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities

The LEED rating systems are applicable across varying scales. But how do we understand the ways in which social equity and quality of life is explored at these differing scales?
This session takes a closer look at sustainability and the development of LEED v5 rating systems through the lens of social impact. Hear perspectives from the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Equity Working Group, as well as industry practitioners in design, development, and planning to engage in a discussion around how equity represents itself within the scope of buildings and the larger urban fabric.
Built environment professionals face the dual mission of meeting environmental standards while advancing social inclusivity and justice in the face of climate change. Panelists will review key components of equity embedded within LEED v5 and beyond as LEED for Cities and Communities continues to develop, examining the significance and impact on project development.
Speakers will share practical guidance on the new LEED v5 Social Impact Assessment, providing attendees with tools to drive inclusivity in their work, and equipping participants with essential skills in community engagement and outreach, vital for gaining local stakeholder support. Staying updated with evolving LEED standards is crucial for industry competitiveness, appealing to socially responsible clients and investors.
This session is pivotal for architects, planners, policymakers, and advocates, empowering them to lead positive change by crafting buildings and spaces that are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially inclusive and equitable—a crucial step toward a more just and sustainable future. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in advancing equity in the built environment, including potential barriers to implementation, measurement methodologies, and the need for ongoing advocacy and education.
This presentation was recorded at Greenbuild 2024, which took place from November 12-15, 2024 at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 3 WEBINAR

February 7 | Live | Green Careers, Bright Futures: Strategies for Success in the Sustainability and Advanced Energy Workforce Pipeline
March 7 | LEED v5 as a Tool for Decarbonizing the Built Environment
April 4 | Live | Implementing LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance Worldwide
May 2 | New Launch for Real Estate Portfolios: Accelerating Action, Performance, and Verification
June 6 | Live | Green Finance Tools and Resources
July 11 | Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal
August 1 | Live | LEEDv5 Updates and Discussion
September 5 | Digging into SITES
October 3 | Live | TRUE Total Resource Management
November 7 | Equity at Scale: Exploring LEED’s Role in Creating More Just Buildings and Communities
December 5 | Live | Information Forthcoming
January 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments

Green Schools Quest - Connect on the Quest
2025-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
All Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors are invited to join us for our first professional development session of the year! In this session, we will hear from experts and explore the incredible array of local water resources available to Missouri & Illinois schools for this year’s theme of water-based sustainability projects.
This event is free and all staff from a registered Green Schools Quest school are invited to attend.
REGISTER HERE

Monthly Program - Sustainable Advancements in Building Materials
2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Louis Art Museum – Education Center, One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63110
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The St. Louis Art Museum’s East Building, designed by architect David Chipperfield Architects, opened in 2013. This monumental building, a construction achievement, is 12 years old. Like the original building, built for the 1904 World’s Fair, the addition was designed to stand for a 100 years or more. Now more than a decade on, we thought it would be valuable to revisit the construction of this iconic project. In discussion with members of the 2013 project team and building material stakeholders, we will explore what new advancements in concrete and steel and construction techniques might be used if the addition was built today, given the industry’s greater focus on embodied carbon.
Participants:Julie Bauer, Architect & Senior Lecturer, Washington University in St. Louis, Project Architect for David Chipperfield Architects for the St. Louis Art Museum East BuildingAllison Johnson, Sustainable Design Leader, HOKAnthony Alleman, Vice President – Operations, Pepper ConstructionLeif Johnson, Structural Engineering Director, StructureCraftSam Klucker, Materials Engineer, Concrete StrategiesRusty Owings, Midwest Technical Services Engineer, AMRIZE/HolcimSean Smith, Market Development Manager, New Millennium Steel
Images: Simon Menges

ADMISSIONFree for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members & full time students$25 for non-members – not a member yet? Join us!
PARKING & EVENT LOCATIONEnter the Art Museum via Taylor Hall, the entrance to the East Building. The underground parking garage will not be open. Please park on the street or the lots across from the museum.
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Thanks to our Evening Program Sponsors!

CONTINUING EDUCATION: To be submitted for AIA CES.
CODE OF CONDUCTMissouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
CONSENT 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.
AIA 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.
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Green Schools + Walking Softer Education
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
All HIGH SCHOOL Green Schools Quest and Missouri Green Schools are invited to attend this virtual session to learn about our collaboration with Walking Softer Education, a non-profit that provides stipends and professional development for high schools taking on sustainability projects.
Teachers can receive up to $1,000 stipend for joining Walking Softer Education, and schools can receive up to $2,000 to cover the cost of a sustainability project. This session will explore the Walking Softer Education program, curriculum, and requirements.
REGISTER HERE

Green Schools Quest + Rainbow of Sustainability
2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | MO
All Green Schools Quest participants are invited to a presentation to understand the Rainbow of Sustainability principles, how they apply to Green Schools Quest projects, and how to ensure full Rainbow of Sustainability points on the Final Submission Form.
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Green Schools Quest - Mentor Meet-Up
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | MO
All Green Schools Quest Mentors are invited to join us for a time to connect, collaborate, and share resources.
REGISTER HERE

Green Building Break - Tour of Golterman & Sabo
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Golterman & Sabo Architectural Products, 3555 Scarlet Oak Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63122, United States
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Join us for a tour of G&S Architectural Products – a local company specializing in manufacturing custom acoustic panels in various shapes and sizes, along with operable walls, cubicle curtains and tracks, and other specialty architectural products. G&S is located in Kirkwood and supplies products all over the US.
Attendees will learn about the components and materials used in the manufacturing of acoustical panels. We will also learn how G&S Acoustic products incorporate recycled and eco-friendly materials and align with Declare, LEED, and HPDC to support sustainability goals.
The tour is approved for AIA/CES credits.
This event is free, but registration is required.

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In 2024, our Coffee Break Series transitioned to a slightly longer Green Building Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm, varying between in person tours and Zoom webinars. Join for a free learning lunch break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local, national, and sometimes international featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of past sessions.
Code of Conduct:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
Consent to use photographic images: This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image, in photographs, video, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.

Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Henke's Tavern
2025-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 | MO
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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: Henke’s Tavern, 901 North Lafayette, Florissant, Missouri 63031
Please note that this event has been changed to the 2nd Thursday to avoid a staff conflict on November 6th.
Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!
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
Code of Conduct:
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
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.

First Friday Webinar - The Future of Building Materials
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education, but in 2025, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs!
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. 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.
REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 14 WEBINAR
The future of building materials: Why transparency is reshaping the market featuring Autodesk and One Click LCA | Live Webinar
Date adjusted due to Greenbuild
REGISTER FOR THE NOVEMBER 14 WEBINAR
2025 Schedule

December 5 | TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action | Live Webinar
January 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments

Green Schools Quest - Connect on the Quest
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
All Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors are invited to join us for our second professional development session of the year! In this session, we will hear from experts and explore national & international water organizations and resources to inspire your projects and connect you to students worldwide taking on water initiatives!
This event is free and all staff from a registered Green Schools Quest school are invited to attend.
REGISTER HERE

Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Modern Brewery
2025-12-04 16:30 - 18:00 | MO
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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: Modern Brewery & The King’s Oak, 5200 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!
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
Code of Conduct:
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
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.

First Friday Webinar - TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education, but in 2025, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs!
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. 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.
REGISTER FOR THE DECEMBER 5 WEBINAR
TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action | Live Webinar
REGISTER FOR THE DECEMBER 5 WEBINAR
2025 Schedule:

January 2026 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments

First Friday Webinars
2026-01-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March, all sessions will feature live, never seen before content! During each session, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters, connect with peers, discuss the latest in green building, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC.
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. 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.

March 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient, Efficient, and Scalable Impact
April 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research, innovation, and collective action
May 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market
June 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment
July 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category
August 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals
September 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE
October 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization
November 6 | Regenerative, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)
December 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M

First Friday Webinar - Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments
2026-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
USGBC will once again offer First Friday Webinars in 2025 – but this year with a twist! We’ll still gather online over midday on the First Friday of each month for leading-edge education, but in 2025, we’ll alternate live education sessions with highly rated, previously recorded sessions from past USGBC programming. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs!
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. 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.
REGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 9 WEBINAR
January 9 | Getting Green for Green: Using Sustainable Finance Strategies for Green Building Investments
Date adjusted for the holiday
REGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 9 WEBINAR

Emerging Professional Happy Hour with CSI - Greater St. Louis Chapter
2026-01-21 15:00 - 18:00 | The Blue Duck, 2661 Sutton Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63143, United States
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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. This month we are partnering with CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) – Greater St. Louis Chapter for a holiday happy hour!
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: The Blue Duck | 2661 Sutton Blvd | St. Louis, MO 63143
Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!
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
Code of Conduct:
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
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.

Green Schools Quest + Whole School Sustainability Framework
2026-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
Green Schools Quest participants are invited to attend a virtual session to learn about the Whole School Sustainability Framework, how it applies to their projects, and how to earn full points on the new Rubric through the Submission Form questions on the Framework.
REGISTER HERE

First Friday Webinar - Strategies for Reuse in LEED v5
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
USGBC’s First Friday Webinar series is back for 2026! This series kicks off in February with a recently published course from the USGBC course catalog: Strategies for Reuse in LEED v5. During the session, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, discuss the latest in green building, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC. Gather with peers and colleagues at noon Central Time on first Friday of each month to earn those CEs!
Please note that registration is open for February only at this time. The remainder of the 2026 series will be announced later in the year. Stay tuned!
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. 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.
REGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 6 WEBINAR
February 6, 2026 | Strategies for Reuse in LEED v5
Continuing Education: 1 GBCI General CEU
The LEED v5 rating system introduces new prerequisites and credits that reduce the environmental impacts of building demolition, material procurement, and constructions. This course includes an overview of changes to Materials and Resources credits from LEED v4 to LEED v5, with a focus on BD+C projects. The speakers walk through credit strategies step-by-step and use project case studies to illustrate the opportunities for reuse. Finally, speakers explore the social equity implications of reuse and discuss how LEED aims to drive market transformation in the materials space.
This is a pre-recorded session. Continuing education session credit is awarded only for live attendance.
REGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 6 WEBINAR

Green Schools Quest - Connect on the Quest
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
All Green Schools Quest schools and Mentors are invited to join us for our third and final professional development session of the year! In this session, we will hear from experts and explore projects your students can accomplish inside the school during winter months such as tracking and reducing water consumption.
This event is free and all staff from a registered Green Schools Quest school are invited to attend.
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Annual State of the Council - 25-Year Anniversary Edition!
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Tarlton Corporation, 5500 W Park Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
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2026 is our 25-Year Anniversary! We will be celebrating this exciting milestone all year long and will kick things off at our Annual State of the Council! Our first 25 years have built a strong foundation for our next 25. As we celebrate all that we have achieved, we are ready to look forward and create solutions together –because the future can’t wait. We look forward to celebrating our shared work to connect people, places, and planet for a greener and healthier future.
Fun additions to this year’s event include a signature cocktail donated by Henke’s Tavern (wine also donated by Henke’s and beer donated by Urban Chestnut), a live string quartet, a fun engagement activity where you’ll brainstorm Headlines of the Future for 2030, and remarks from Mayor Cara Spencer.
This year, we have a goal of raising $5000 leading up to and during our annual State of the Council on February 10. We hope you can be a part of our continued work to connect people, places, and planet – BECAUSE THE FUTURE CAN’T WAIT to be greener & healthier!
Donate $50 and get an MGGBC T-Shirt | Donate $100 and be entered to win St. Louis CITY SC Tickets | Donate $250 and be entered to win CITY SC Tickets and recognized in the scrolling PPT at the event. Donation options are available when you register. Or donate here! Note – you must be present at the SOTC on February 10 when we do the drawing in order to win St. Louis CITY SC tickets.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Tarlton Corporation (first LEED Silver Certified building in the City of St. Louis)5500 West Park Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63110
Remarks will begin at 6:30 pm from MGGBC Leadership and Mayor Cara Spencer, City of St. Louis (invited). Winners of fundraising raffle (CITY SC Tickets) will be drawn at 7:20 pm.
This is event is free and open to all, but registration is required!

Code of Conduct:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
Consent to use photographic images: This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image, in photographs, video, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.

Green Building Break - Leveraging Existing Buildings with the CARE Tool
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | MO
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It’s often said that the greenest building is the one that already exists, yet until recently this idea lacked robust, data-backed evidence. As a result, the carbon benefits of reusing existing buildings are frequently overlooked in climate action strategies, carbon accounting, and design decision-making. This gap represents a major missed opportunity for professionals in preservation, planning, design, and policy to better measure their potential impact and advocate more effectively for building reuse. The CARE (Carbon Avoided Retrofit Estimator) Tool addresses this challenge by enabling decision-makers to quantify the carbon benefits of renovating and upgrading existing buildings versus demolishing and constructing new ones. Join us for an introduction to the CARE Tool with architect James Roseberry of Trivers and learn how CARE can be used to estimate the carbon impact of your projects and compare the impact of different design decisions.

James Roseberry, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Sustainability, Trivers Associates
James is the Director of Sustainability and an Associate with Trivers. He is experienced in historic renovation, adaptive reuse, and technical spaces. He has also served a key role on many impactful projects in the St. Louis area. He has contributed to a number of Trivers’ sustainable projects, including the renovation of January Hall at Washington University, which received LEED Gold certification. James serves on the Planning Group of the BuildingGreen Small Firm Sustainable Design Leaders Peer Network. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council, where he served as 2024 Chair of the MGGBC board of directors and is currently on the Education Committee.

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In 2024, our Coffee Break Series transitioned to a slightly longer Green Building Break Series. These sessions will take place on the 3rd or 4th Fridays from 12:00pm-1:00pm, varying between in person tours and Zoom webinars. Join for a free learning lunch break discussing green building and sustainability hot topics with local, national, and sometimes international featured guests! Check our CoffeeBreakPlaylist on YouTube for recordings of past sessions.
Code of Conduct:Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
Consent to use photographic images: This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image, in photographs, video, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.

Missouri Green Schools Kick-Off
2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:00 | MO
All MGS Enrollees should attend to learn about changes to the 2026 program, resources for school sustainability projects, and new networking opportunities to connect with other Missouri Green Schools participants.
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Missouri Green Schools START Training
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | MO
All Missouri Green Schools participants are encouraged to attend a free training to understand START, the Sustainability Tracking and Roadmap Tool. START is a required part of Missouri Green Schools, and this training will provide the technical understanding necessary to register, complete the START Survey, and access resources for school sustainability initiatives.
This training is hosted by the Green Schools Alliance. Please reach out directly to Deborah Rogers Curtis for the Zoom link at drogers@mobot.org.

Future of Sustainable Development - Fighting Clawbacks with Creative Financing, with CREW-St. Louis
2026-03-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Cannon Design, 1100 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Join us for a joint program with CREW-St. Louis & USGBC to for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of sustainable development and green building. Explore what qualifies as “green building,” the latest policy updates and industry trends, and discover creative design and financing strategies that make these projects achievable and future-ready. Learn how tools like PACE and the remaining IRA incentives can help you build a strong financial stack for sustainability initiatives, and gain insights from real-world case studies that demonstrate success in action.
Speakers for this program will be:

Sheri Brezinka, Regional Director at U.S. Green Building Council
Monte Hilleman, Vice President of Environmental Resiliency, Compliance & Investment at Sustainable Investment Group
Ashley Langenfeld, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Sustainable Investment Group
Justin Struttmann, Chief Operating Officer, St. Louis Public Library

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$25 for MGGBC and CREW members | $50 for non-members
MGGBC members – get the code for member pricing on our Members Only Benefits Page
WHERE: Cannon Design
1100 Clark Ave | St. Louis, MO 63102
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3 – 8:00 – 10:00 am
QUESTIONS?
Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0854.
Code of Conduct
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
Consent to use Photographic Images
This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image, in photographs, video, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.

Green Schools Quest Rubric Review
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | MO
All Green Schools Quest participants (School Leaders and Mentors) are invited to join us for a review of the new Green Schools Quest Rubric to ensure your final project submission meets the requirements and has the best chance at a high score with the Judges’ Panel. We will spend the first 30 minutes reviewing the new rubric, and allow the rest of the meeting to serve as Q&A for specific school needs. Come with questions, concerns, and feedback!
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Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Schlafly Tap Room
2026-03-05 16:30 - 18:00 | MO
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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: Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with the Metro!
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!
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QUESTIONS?
Contact Missouri Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0884
CODE OF CONDUCT
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants attending our events in person or virtually. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form. We aim to provide opportunities for open dialogue and exchange of green building & sustainability ideas and promote full participation and belonging for all participants. Discrimination and harassment include unwelcome, exclusionary behavior because of gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, age, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, physical appearance, economic status, and/or other identities. MGGBC expects everyone participating in its events and discussions, including Board Members, Committee Members, Volunteers, Members, Staff, and Guests to comply with this Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Individuals violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave.
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.

First Friday Webinar - Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient, Efficient, and Scalable Impact
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March, all sessions will feature live, never seen before content! During each session, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters, connect with peers, discuss the latest in green building, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC.
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. 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.
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Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient, Efficient, and Scalable Impact

AI is increasingly applied across the project lifecycle. However, adoption often emphasizes near-term performance gains while overlooking the full lifecycle impacts and implementation requirements of AI-enabled solutions. This session introduces a Sustainable AI practice lens for the built environment—grounded in efficiency, sufficiency, and scalable impact—to help teams make informed choices about when AI is warranted, how to understand and mitigate energy and carbon implications, and what conditions must be in place for successful implementation. A structured evaluation approach will be presented to support prioritizing use cases based on expected value and readiness, followed by a facilitated discussion of common barriers and practical next steps.
Live attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General.
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2026 Schedule

April 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research, innovation, and collective action
May 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market
June 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment
July 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category
August 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals
September 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE
October 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization
November 6 | Regenerative, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)
December 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M
