Missouri Gateway Green Building Council

Coffee Break: Benton Park West Tiny House Project
2023-03-31 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event via Zoom
HOT TOPIC
Benton Park West Tiny House Project
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This Tiny House Project is currently under construction in the Benton Park West neighborhood in the City of St. Louis. It is planned to be an environmentally regenerative and one-of-a-kind project. It’s being build on what was once a vacant lot, purchased through the St. Louis City Land Revitalization Authority (LRA). This livable home will use energy saving building concepts such as radiant heating, solar power collection, rainwater collection, and passive heating and cooling concepts. The building itself, inspired by the work of Bob Cassilly, will be created from mostly reclaimed materials. The style will be a unique expression that keeps the historic aesthetic of the neighborhood in mind. Building a 420 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot allows space for large permaculture and vegetable gardens.
FEATURED GUESTS

Rikki Watts and Dwayne Tiggs
Rikki Watts and Dwayne Tiggs are managing this project. Rikki has extensive organic farming and gardening experience and is no stranger to finding creative ways to reuse materials. She believes that by empowering the community to use reclaimed materials, there will be greater accessibility to art and gardening while diverting waste. Rikki has also worked with nonprofit organizations for the past eight years and has experience organizing and leading workshops, tracking participant data, and reporting on program outcomes.
Tiggs has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and a Master of Architecture degree. He has designed and built custom pieces for private use and in businesses throughout the St. Louis region for 20 years. Recently, Tiggs has expanded his medium to incorporate reclaimed materials though the design of his current home in Benton Park West and of a glass greenhouse made exclusively from repurposed windows and framing. In collaboration with other architects and engineers, he has designed the Tiny House, and is excited to share his skills and knowledge with the community.
REGISTER
Join us on Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm for a special work day at the Benton Park West Tiny House Project with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Youth Corps. Contact Emily Andrews at info@mogreenbuildings.org for more information!
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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 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!
View previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.
Consent to use photographic images:
This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter 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.

Q2 Call For Proposals Due!
2023-04-03 23:30
We are accepting your submissions for educational programs! Submit your proposals to be considered for coffee breaks or evening programs later this year or in 2024. Show Me Your Green Building Solutions!
Fill out our Call For Proposals Form!
Proposals submitted by end of day Monday, April 3 will be reviewed by our Education Committee at their 2nd Tuesday standing meeting on April 4.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out at info@mogreenbuildings.org

BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Commissioning
2023-04-04 08:30 - 09:30 | Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC), 4651 Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
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.
Event is free (with coffee and donuts) – please register at www.be-exstl.org/owneroperatorseries.
2023 Building Energy Exchange Owner – Operator Series

January 10: Benchmarking
February 7: Incentives and Getting Buy-In
March 7: Energy Audits
April 4: Commissioning
May 2: Capital Planning
June 6: Low Cost Operations & Maintenance
July 12: Core and Shell
August 1: Lighting Upgrades
September 5: Lighting Controls & Best Practices
October 1: Working with Existing HVAC
November 7: Getting Ready for HVAC Replacements
December 5: Building Automation Systems

Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Four Hands Brewing Co.
2023-04-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Four Hands Brewing Co., 1220 S. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO, 63104
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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.
Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ Four Hands Brewing Co.
1220 S. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
Reduce your carbon impact
Connect with Metro line #10 #94 or the Blue or Red line.
Or carpool with friends or colleagues!
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) 577-0854
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First Friday Webinar: Preparing the Workforce for the Clean Energy Economy - LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition
2023-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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! To request a code to register for for free – or to request a link to register for all sessions at once – please reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org.
REGISTER FOR THE APRIL 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 Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction
November: Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line
December: Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED

Please note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change, topics will still be similar, all programs will be LEED-Specific.

Evening Program: Inspiring Greener Building Materials
2023-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Alberici Constructors, 8800 Page, Overland, MO, 63114, United States
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Presented in partnership with American Institute of Architects – St. Louis Chapter Committee on the Environment,
American Society of Interior Designers Missouri East, International Interior Design Association Gateway Chapter,
and Missouri Gateway Green Building Council

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The choices we make about materials in our buildings can affect everything from indoor air quality to construction waste to broader human health and environmental impacts from materials ingredients, sources, manufacturing, and transport. But the process of selecting materials can be complicated and confusing. How can you best evaluate products and finishes in our buildings so that decisions are best for budgets, building occupants and the environment? This program will address this question and more using the American Institute of Architects Materials Pledge as a basis for discussion. The program will include information on the efforts to make transparency and optimization information easily accessible through the mindful MATERIAL Collaborative and their Common Materials Framework and the efforts of the Interior Design community in creating this national pledge.

SPEAKERS
Ralph Bicknese, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow, Principal @ Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects
Ralph is an architect and a principal and co-founder of Hellmuth-Bicknese Architects. Ralph is passionate about integrating design excellence with exemplary environmental performance to evoke positive impact and enrich life – at scale. Ralph helped found the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council, where he has held numerous leadership positions. He initiated the Katrina Charrettes at Greenbuild 2005, was a contributor to The New Orleans Principles and serves on the City of Maplewood Sustainability Commission. He is a member of the AIA Sustainable Leadership Group, and has participated in over 50 LEED projects, including the LEED Gold certified Gateway Arch Museum and Visitor Center, and 11 projects seeking Living Building Challenge certification.
Lona Rerick, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA, Principal @ ZGF
Lona Rerick is a sustainable designer and specifier at ZGF Architects focusing on materials selection and transparency. She guides clients, design teams and contractors through the intricacies of system materials selection, product research for locations and writing specifications to assure that project goals are met during construction. Lona leads ZGF Architects Project Performance Team’s efforts to select and specify low-impact, healthy materials. She currently serves on the Health Product Declaration Collaborative’ s Board and AIA National’s Materials Knowledge Working Group which created the Materials Pledge. Lona is also a member of the LEED Materials and Resources Technical Advisory Group, serves on the mindful MATERIALS Steering Group and is the founding co-Chair of the Portland Materials Transparency Collaborative.
Rachelle Schoessler Lynn, FASID, CID, LEED Fellow. Sustainability Director @ BKV Group
With over 25 years of experience, Rachelle has devoted her career to design excellence, specifically focused on sustainability innovation and an emphasis on the impact of design on the health and well-being of the people that occupy the spaces we design. Rachelle is a Board Member on the Health Product Declaration Collaborative, one of the original authors of the Minnesota B3 Guidelines (Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond), and a co-founder of the USGBC Minnesota Chapter. Awarded the LEED Fellow distinction in 2013 and the ASID Fellow distinction in 2009, Rachelle has also served as the national board chair for ASID and is the past chair of the AIA Material Pledge.
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ADMISSION
Free – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council, AIA-St. Louis, ASID Missouri East and IIDA Gateway Chapter
Free – Students
$25.00 – NON-Members
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Submitted for 1.5 AIA/CES LU/HSW
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Recognize why making better material selections matters.
Identify how the Architect & Designer (A&D) Materials Pledge and its five tenants of: Human health, Social health and equity, Ecosystem health, Climate health and Circular economy, supports making better materials decisions.
Distinguish how the A&D Materials Pledge and other related pledges support green building.
Recognize strategies, steps, and tools designers and specifiers can use in applying the A&D Materials Pledge to their practice.
Distinguish the role of the Common Materials Framework in supporting the ongoing development of holistically healthy building materials, in standardizing “the ask” to manufacturers and suppliers and in organizing materials information.
Evaluate the role mindful MATERIALS plays in improving one’s ability to make better material selections.

THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS!

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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.
AIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT
Missouri 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.

MGGBC/AIA YAF Springfield, MO Mixer
2023-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Springfield Brewing Company, 305 South Market Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65806
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Members of the MO Gateway Green Building Council’s Ozark Branch, and the Young Architect’s Forum (YAF) of the American Institute of Architects in Springfield will come together for an evening of networking and socializing. Each group will introduce their organization to the either, as we look to find ways to collaborate in the built environment.
HOSTS
Ozark Branch of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
QUESTIONS?
Contact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com.
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LEED Building Tour - Peckham Architecture (rescheduled)
2023-04-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Peckham Architecture, 2009 Country Club Drive, Columbia, MO, 65201
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Join us for a tour of Peckham Architecture in Columbia, MO and learn about the green features that contributed to LEED Platinum Certification. Light refreshments provided.
HOSTS
Mid-Missouri Branch of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
QUESTIONS?
Contact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com.
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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.
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Please note, this event was originally scheduled for March 16, but was postponed due to weather. If you previously registered, you do not need to register again.

Coffee Break: Earth Day Festival Preview
2023-04-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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HOT TOPIC: St. Louis Earth Day Festival Preview
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Did you know that St. Louis Earth Day Festival is recognized as one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the country! Coming up on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 & 23 in Forest Park, join us for a sneak peek of all the great things going on at the festival this year. Come learn about what’s new at the Festival this year, including a Sustainable Marketplace, Sustainable Fashion Show, Repair Demo Café and more! Plus find out what to expect at the Opening Ceremony and who has been nominated for the Emerging Environmental Leaders. Join us an let this coffee break inform your visit to the Festival!

FEATURED GUEST: Brandon Verhoff, Senior Manager of Location Planning at Caleres

Brandon serves on the earthday365 board of directors and is President of Young Friends of earthday365. He has has over 12 years of experience working in higher education and the business sectors. He holds a Marketing degree from the University of Missouri, Masters in Business Administration from Missouri State University, and as a graduate of the Higher Education Administration doctoral program at Saint Louis University, he completed his dissertation, “Influences of Student Sustainability Literacy in a University Setting.”
Brandon also puts theory into practice – as the past Director of Sustainability & Benchmarking for Saint Louis University he has guided process improvement projects, influenced the adoption of institutional sustainability standards, educated the University community on sustainable operations, cultivated sustainability leaders, and led sustainability initiatives and strategic plans. Currently, Brandon puts his passion to work for the parent company of Famous Footwear, Caleres, demonstrating his data analysis skills and managing store sales and payroll plans. Brandon serves on Missouri Gateway Green Building Council’s Education Committee and was chair from 2019-2021.
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Want to help out at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival? We’re still looking for volunteers to help with our booth – e-mail info@mogreenbuildings.org. Or volunteer with earthday365, the organizer of the St. Louis Earth Day Festival!
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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 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!
View previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.
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.

BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Capital Planning
2023-05-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC), 4651 Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States

16th Annual Green Schools Event
2023-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63122, United States
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Join us at the 16th Annual Green Schools Event to celebrate student-driven sustainability projects in local schools!

This free event, which is open to the public, is the culmination of the 2022-2023 Green Schools Quest – a project-based challenge to K-12 schools to implement a sustainability project over 6 months with the help of a Green Mentor. Over 50 school/mentor teams are participating this school year.
Winners will be announced at the event and participating schools will display posters detailing their projects. Several student participants will take the stage for Q&A with the emcee so that they may share their experiences and perspectives on the impact of their projects.
And, attendees will find out how they can participate in the 2023-2024 Green Schools Quest, as schools or mentors.
WHEN
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
@ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
AGENDA
5:30-6:15 pm: Appetizers, Networking, School Poster Displays, Museum Galleries Open (Soccer City & Coloring STL)
6:15-7:30 pm: Presentation: GSQ Project Showcase & Winners Announced, Student Panel Discussion, “Show-Me Green Schools” Intro
WHERE
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
ENTER the building via the South Entrance (which faces the park).
PARKING
Limited parking is available in the two lots adjacent to the Museum, including several accessible parking spaces. An additional 400 free parking spaces can be found in the nearby Twin Lots, located directly across from the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center and alongside the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. Street parking is also permitted throughout Forest Park. Keep in mind a short walk may be required.
METROLINK
The Missouri History Museum is a roughly five-minute walk south from the Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink station. Head south on DeBaliviere Ave. toward Forest Park Pkwy. The Missouri History Museum will be straight ahead. You can use Metro’s Trip Planner to plan your transit in advance.
FEE
Free event for all attendees. This is an all ages event.
THANKS TO OUR GREEN SCHOOLS SPONSORS!
Green Schools Champion
ESCO Technologies
Green Schools Supporters
Ameren Missouri
Cordogan Clark
Innovative Technology Education Fund
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Event Sponsors
BRS Architects, LLP
St. Louis Composting
Total Organics Recycling
This program is supported in part by the St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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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 @ The Crow's Nest
2023-05-04 16:30 - 18:00 | The Crow’s Nest, 7336 Manchester Rd., 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 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: The Crow’s Nest
7336 Manchester Rd. | St. Louis, MO 63143

Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro line #31
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) 577-0854
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.

First Friday Webinars: LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions
2023-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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! To request a code to register for for free – or to request a link to register for all sessions at once – please reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org.
REGISTER FOR THE MAY 5 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 Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction
November: Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line
December: Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED

Please note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change, topics will still be similar, all programs will be LEED-Specific.

Evening Program: Carbon Positive Solutions Showcase
2023-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Washington University – Umrath Lounge, 6475 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
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We know that buildings have a big impact on greenhouse gas emissions and our carbon footprint. We also know that buildings’ impact can be mitigated through energy efficiency, renewable energy and smarter material choices. But how can buildings have a positive impact beyond just doing less harm? Join us for a Carbon Positive Solutions Showcase, inspired by Project Drawdown, to learn about two methodologies that can make our buildings climate solutions – bamboo as a structural alternative to timber and decarbonizing concrete. Both bamboo and alternative cement are listed as solutions in Project Drawdown – ranking as the 35th and 36th most effective solutions (out of 100).
SPEAKERS
Innovate Bamboo: Bamboo poles as a sustainable structural material alternative for contemporary innovative mid-span design
By Wyly Brown AIA, NCARB, ByAK (Bavarian Architecture Guild), Founding partner at LBGO Architekten and Assistant Professor at Washington University
Professor Brown will explore timber bamboo poles as a fast-growing, carbon negative, and easy to process structural alternative to conventional timber and metal trusses for use in Central and North American applications. Costa Rica has been using bamboo vernacularly as low-cost structural building material for centuries. Few, if any, studies, have been conducted and disseminated that demonstrate the viability of Costa Rican grown timber bamboo for applications that require compliance with structural standards and codes. Working with the experience of Costa Rican bamboo builders, the engineering know-how of the Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), the Sam Fox School at Washington University is designing and assessing the viability of truss assemblies made of bamboo poles, as well as the structural properties of the material itself, including what species of bamboo are able to grow in our region.

Negative Emission Cementitious Materials Toward Zero-Carbon Concrete
By Hongyan Ma, Francisco Benavides Scholar and Associate Professor at Missouri University of Science & Technology
Professor Ma will discuss two types of negative-emission cementitious materials. One assumes Portland cement serves as the dominant binder for making concrete, and the other intends to replace Portland cement 100% percent towards overall carbon negativity. Professor Ma was recently tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to lead a $2 million grant project related to critical minerals and clean energy, which aims to use silicate materials from mining waste for carbon capture and storage purposes.
SPEAKER BIOS

Wyly Brown is a founding partner of Leupold Brown Goldbach Architekten (LBGO architects). He holds a Bachelors of Art in Anthropology, and he spent a number of years researching the connection between cultures and monuments through the reconstruction of full-scale, functional objects. Past projects include the reconstruction of Finnish reindeer-pulled sledges, Egyptian obelisks, British siege-engines, and Medieval man-powered cranes. In addition to his professional practice, Brown has taught parametric design and fabrication methods at the Chair for Architectural Informatics of the Technical University Munich in Germany and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in the Boston area, and now is full time faculty at the Washington University in St Louis. His current research focus is on exploring Bamboo as an alternative sustainable structural material for use in temperate climates such as St. Louis, and elsewhere in the United States.
Hongyan Ma is an associate professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering in Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T). He received his Bachelor’s degree in Inorganic Non-metallic Material Engineering and Bachelor’s degree in Law from Chongqing University (China), Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Shenzhen University (China), and PhD in Civil Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST, 2013). Professor Ma’s current research interests include next-generation cements, functional materials, biotechnology in construction, smart systems for testing and evaluation, multi-scale characterization and modeling of concrete properties, concrete deterioration and damage mitigation. He has published over 70 refereed papers, of which 66 appear on international journals. He is an editorial board member of three journals, and an active reviewer for 40 prestigious journals, including Cement and Concrete Research, Cement & Concrete Composites, Construction and Building Materials, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, PCCP, Applied Energy, and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

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ADMISSION
Free – Members of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and full time students / please note – you must be logged into your account to receive the free member pricing!
$25.00 – NON-Members
THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Submitted for 1 AIA CES/LU
Learning Objectives:

Describe and question sustainable effectiveness of current conventional building material choices, specifically related to their carbon footprint.
Explore opportunities available for alternative sustainable building materials.
Analyze two types of negative-emissions cementitious materials – one assuming Portland cement as the dominant binder for making concrete and the other intending to replace Portland cement to reach carbon negativity.
Examine viability of timber Bamboo as a structural material and discuss permaculture as a means to reduce the distance from building material production to final installation.

CONSENT TO USE OF 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.
AIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT
Missouri 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.

City of Columbia Sustainability Office Presentation
2023-05-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Daniel Boone Regional Library, 100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
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City of Columbia Sustainability Manager, Eric Hempel, invites the community to this update regarding the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan’s goals, and the results of a recent vulnerability analysis. The Office’s ongoing work toward equitable solutions for community resiliency is on the agenda as well. Co-sponsored by the MO Gateway Green Building Council and the DBRL Sustainability Committee.
HOSTS
Mid-Missouri Branch of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
QUESTIONS?
Contact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com.
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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.
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LEED Building Tour - Discovery Center
2023-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Discovery Center, 438 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO, 65806
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Join us for a tour of Discovery Center in Springfield, MO and learn about the green features that contributed to LEED Gold Certification.
HOSTS
Ozark Branch of Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
QUESTIONS?
Contact Chris Ruth at chrisr@intfs.com.
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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.
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Coffee Break - Regenerative Design Framework
2023-05-19 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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Hot Topic: Regenerative Design Framework
Regenerative design moves beyond basic high-performance goals towards net-positive impacts with metric-driven targets which consider the project in its broader context. Join us to learn more about HDR’s Regenerative Design Framework, which creates a way to visualize and measure the key performance indicators that a project team sets for a project, existing benchmarks, and what modeling indicates as the level of performance that should be achieved when the project opens in the future.
Featured Guest: Colin Rohlfing, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Vice President, Director of Sustainable Development at HDR
Colin is an industry expert on Sustainable and Regenerative Design and is the Director of Sustainable Development for HDR’s Global Architecture practice. He facilitates sustainable design integration among all departments and business units and is involved in refining the firm’s design process through the creation of new sustainable tools and processes. Over the past 20 years, Colin has held various design and leadership roles, as well as being actively involved with President Obama’s Export Council Sustainability Committee, USGBC, American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment, Biomimicry Guild and International Living Future Institute. He is an active speaker with over 100 speaking engagements throughout the globe. Colin has been recognized on Building Design + Construction magazine’s and Design Futures Council’s “40 Under 40” lists and Engineering News-Record magazine’s “20 Under 40” list.
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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 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!
View previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.
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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.

Benchmarking 101 + Help Session - May 2023
2023-05-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC), 4651 Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
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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!
Please 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!
What is Benchmarking?
Benchmarking 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.
About the City of St. Louis’s Building Energy Awareness Ordinance (Benchmarking Requirements)
On 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.
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To Bring if You Need Assistance with Benchmarking:
In order for this event to be a success, each building representative needing one-on-one assistance should bring:

Laptop or Tablet
Energy 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.

Access historical utility data using your past bills, or by setting up accounts on your utility websites: www.amerenmissouri.com and www.spireenergy.com.

Water Use Data: Attendees should bring water usage and cost data for a period that covers at least 13 consecutive months

Access 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

Property Use Details:

All properties:
Property Name
Property Address
Total Gross Floor Area of Property. Don’t know your GFA? Check St. Louis City’s Property Database.
Year Built
Additional required information varies by building type. Refer to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager’s Data Collection Worksheet.

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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 @ The Pat Connolly Tavern
2023-06-01 17:00 - 18:30 | The Pat Connolly Tavern, 6400 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63139, United States
REGISTER by May 29
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 @ 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.
WHERE: The Pat Connolly Tavern
Reduce your carbon impact: Connect with Metro lines #16, #31, #59, #90 or Red Line to Shiloh Scott and walk through Forest Park.
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 Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Engagement & Outreach Committee and the Justice.Equity.Diversity.Inclusion (J.E.D.I) committee of AIA St. Louis.
REGISTER by May 29
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.

First Friday Webinar - Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development
2023-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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.
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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 Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction
November: Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line
December: Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED

Please note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change, topics will still be similar, all programs will be LEED-Specific.

BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Low Cost Operations & Maintenance
2023-06-06 08:30 - 09:30 | Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC), 4651 Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States

Evening Program - LEED Building Tour of Missouri Foundation For Health
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Missouri Foundation for Health, 4254 Vista Avenue, St. Louis, 63110, United States
See the list of June 13, 2023 attendees.
REGISTER NOW! – Register by June 6 for a chance to win FREE St. Louis Cardinals tickets in section 150!

Join 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.
ADMISSION
Free – 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
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Submitted for AIA CES Approval and GBCI LEED Specific Approval (BD+C)
REGISTER NOW! – Register by June 6 for a chance to win FREE St. Louis Cardinals tickets in section 150!
Thanks to our event Sponsors:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe 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
Identify 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.
Examine 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.
Explore 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.
Explain the intent and requirements of this project’s Innovation Credit, Green Cleaning, in LEED BD+C v4.

CONSENT TO USE OF 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.
AIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT
Missouri 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.

Mid-MO Branch Happy Hour "Green Drinks"
2023-06-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Uprise Bakery, 10 Hitt Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
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Join us for a monthly happy hour to network and talk about green buildings and sustainability!
This is a free event. All are welcome.

Coffee Break - Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Game Programming, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education
2023-06-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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 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.
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 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!
View previous LIVE Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Coffee Breaks on our YouTube Channel.
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.

ILFI Member Webinar: Bringing the Living Building Challenge into Practice
2023-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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.

This 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.
Not a member? What are you waiting for? JOIN OR RENEW NOW!

Benchmarking 101 + Help Session - June 2023
2023-06-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC), 4651 Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States

Emerging Professional Happy Hour @ Alpha Brewing Company
2023-07-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Alpha Brewing Company, 4310 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63116
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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: 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.

First Friday Webinars - Prioritizing Nature for Equity & Resilience
2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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 Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and ESG Goals for Construction
November: Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line
December: Electrification, Decarbonization and LEED

Please note: programs are currently being finalized and may be subject to change, topics will still be similar, all programs will be LEED-Specific.

BE-Ex STL Owner-Operator Series - Core and Shell
2023-07-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC), 4651 Shaw, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States

2023 Summer Member Social
2023-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Washington University – Schnuck Pavilion, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, United States
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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 Green Building Council Members. Not a member? What are you waiting for?! Join or renew now!
Thanks to our Member Social Sponsor!

Please 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.
Take 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.
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