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    Coffee Break – Building a Resilient Power System

    Coffee Break – Third Friday
    Virtual Event via Zoom

    REGISTER NOW! HOT TOPIC: This month’s Coffee Break will provide an introduction to how our power system can be made more resilient in the face of climate change. Americans are finding themselves in the dark these days – and for longer – as ever-more-severe storms knock out power grids. So, how do you build a resilient power system? BloombergNEF's Grids & Utilities analyst Amanda Welch will talk about 3 approaches that can scale and make a real impact including grid hardening, decentralization and interconnectors. FEATURED SPEAKER: Amanda Welch, Research Analyst, BloombergNEF Amanda Welch is a Research Analyst on the Grids & Utilities team at BloombergNEF, based in New York. She covers BloombergNEF’s regional analysis on utility strategy in North America. She specializes in technology trends for grid evolution, offshore transmission, and utility investment. Before joining BloombergNEF, Amanda was a business development analyst at EDF Renewables and she graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.     REGISTER NOW! 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… Continue Reading Coffee Break – Building a Resilient Power System

  • Green Schools Quest Information Session (Sept 7)

    Virtual Event via Zoom

    Are you considering participating in the Green Schools Quest as a school or mentor? Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the program and responsibilities, hear from past participants, and ask questions.

    Free

  • First Friday Webinars – Putting Principles into Action: the Future of LEED

    First Friday Webinars
    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 SEPTEMBER 1 WEBINAR January:  Tales from Successful LEED Certification Reviews February:  ESG Priorities of LEED Communities March:  From Risk to Resilience: Building a healthier, more resilient future April:  Preparing the Workforce for a Clean Energy Economy: LEED Cities Advancing a Just Transition May:  LEED Communities Deploying Regenerative Solutions June:  Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development: Embracing Community Engagement July:  Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience August:  Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy and High Performance Sustainable Homes September:  Putting Principles Into Action: the Future of LEED October:  Building the Future: Addressing… Continue Reading First Friday Webinars – Putting Principles into Action: the Future of LEED

  • Green Schools Quest Information Session (Aug 24)

    Virtual Event via Zoom

    Are you considering participating in the Green Schools Quest as a school or mentor? Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the program and responsibilities, hear from past participants, and ask questions.

    Free
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    Coffee Break – Equitable Energy Mixed Income Community Initiative

    Coffee Break – Third Friday
    Virtual Event via Zoom

    REGISTER NOW! HOT TOPIC: This month’s Coffee Break will provide an introduction to Cabanne District CDC’s Equitable Energy Mixed Income Community Initiative (EEMICI). EEMICI engages a wide array of audiences to work together toward strategies that promote low-energy mixed-income communities as places where people can live, work, play and age, and where the energy burden levels are low to none. Mixed income communities are critical to achieving neighborhood equity and rejuvenating economy and quality of life. FEATURED SPEAKER: Justin Idleburg, Principal CEO of Cabanne District Community Development Corporation Justin Idleburg is the Executive Director of Cabanne District Community Development Corporation. Justin works with governmental leaders, grassroots leaders, faith-based rural/urban communities. He educates with guidance in the areas of health equity, equitable community development, and equitable electrification, in order to empower community members in understanding the impact of an applied racial equity lens in correcting inequitable outcomes. To create an opportunity for all to thrive, Justin coaches communities to increase their capacity around policy analysis, coalition-building, strategic partnerships, legislative advocacy, and organizational development. Justin holds volunteer leadership positions with organizations such as Delmar DivINe, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), The National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Louis Regional… Continue Reading Coffee Break – Equitable Energy Mixed Income Community Initiative

  • First Friday Webinars – Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy & High Performance Homes

    First Friday Webinars
    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 AUGUST 4 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,… Continue Reading First Friday Webinars – Leveraging LEED v4.1 Residential into Building Healthy & High Performance Homes

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    Coffee Break – Facilitating a Transition to a Circular Economy in the Built Environment

    Coffee Break – Third Friday
    Virtual Event via Zoom

    REGISTER NOW! HOT TOPIC: This month's Coffee Break will provide a comprehensive overview of an ongoing PhD research endeavor focused on the concept of the circular economy, examining tailored strategies for circular economy transitions and shedding light on the diverse scales and directions of circular economy implementation. Additionally, the talk highlights the utilization of systems-based approaches such as system dynamics modeling to inform policy interventions. FEATURED SPEAKER: Radwa Eissa, PhD student at Missouri University of Science and Technology Radwa Eissa has a Bachelor's degree in Building Engineering and a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management. She is a recipient of the Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellowship at Missouri University of Science & Technology. Radwa's research is enriched by a diverse background encompassing sustainable practices, construction joint ventures, and the application of game theory principles. Radwa's current PhD focus centers around accelerating circular economy transitions for a sustainable built environment. Her research aims to explore innovative strategies and approaches to drive the adoption of circular economy principles, fostering sustainability throughout the value chain of the construction industry. Need a break? Or a quick face-to-face with your green building community? New thoughts, ideas, and conversation to jump start your day? Join… Continue Reading Coffee Break – Facilitating a Transition to a Circular Economy in the Built Environment

  • First Friday Webinars – Prioritizing Nature for Equity & Resilience

    First Friday Webinars
    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… Continue Reading First Friday Webinars – Prioritizing Nature for Equity & Resilience

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    Coffee Break – Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Game Programming, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education

    Coffee Break – Third Friday
    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… Continue Reading Coffee Break – Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Game Programming, and Virtual Reality in Sustainable Education

  • First Friday Webinar – Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development

    First Friday Webinars
    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 JUNE JUNE 2 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:… Continue Reading First Friday Webinar – Social Equity as a Driver for Neighborhood Development