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Member Spotlight – Ralph Bicknese
Ralph was a founding member of MGGBC in 2001 and has been deeply involved in the chapter ever since! Ralph is a nationally recognized sustainable design leader and principal and co-founder of Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects. An ardent champion and advocate for transformative green building at local, state and federal levels, Ralph has been at the forefront of shaping standards for green building excellence through both projects and professional service over 40 plus years. We are so lucky to have you as a member, Ralph and thank you for your invaluable contributions to MGGBC and green building! Continue Reading Member Spotlight – Ralph Bicknese
Welcome David Charles & Lisa Reed to the MGGBC Board + Check them out on the “Keepin’ the Lights On” podcast
We are excited to welcome David Charles, Business Development Executive at Built Solutions, and...
Share your green building success stories!
2026 is our 25th Anniversary! We are gearing up to celebrate all year long. As part of the...
December 3 Cool Cities Pop Up – Building Codes for a More Efficient Future
Join us for the last Cool Cities STL Pop Up for 2025! Richmond Heights has adopted the most recent...
Member Spotlight – Tyler Bick
Tyler Bick, Structural Engineer, KPFF Consulting EngineersMember since March 2024 Description of...
Member Spotlight – Jill Magruder
Jill Magruder, Corporate Impact & Sustainability Principal, The Cigna GroupMember since...
St. Louis City SC’s Energizer Park Awarded LEED Gold Certification
Congratulations to MGGBC annual sponsor St. Louis City SC! In recognition of City SC’s ongoing...
Congrats to the 2024-2025 Green Schools Quest Winners!
80 schools across Missouri and Southern Illinois participated in the 2024-2025 Green Schools...
Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School eight graders foster bee wellness and education on campus!
Shout out to Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School! Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School...
Reed Elementary 1st graders launch ‘Protect the Water’ campaign
Shout out to Reed Elementary! Reed Elementary 1st graders are making an impact through their...
Cool Cities STL Pop Up: Data Tools for a Healthier City
Cool Cities STL is a group of elected officials in the region working to address conservation,...
Board Member Abigail Sirevaag recognized by IBWI for her work promoting health and wellness in the built environment!
Congratulations to board member and sustainability leader Abigail Sirevaag of Edward Jones on...
Cool Cities STL – off to a great start with first Pop Up!
On a sunny Tuesday morning, elected officials and staff from eleven municipalities gathered in the...









