St. Louis leads by example on sustainability efforts involving government buildings, city-wide initiatives, transportation infrastructure, and sustainability innovations. It is reducing GHG emissions and energy consumption, promoting alternative modes of transportation, and applying environmentally-progressive initiatives city-wide.

Education - St. Louis Community College:

With the development and implementation of green building education programs for its 130,000+ learners per year, the College is a regional leader in preparing students for success in the industry. The institution's strong commitment to a sustainable infrastructure and operations is evidenced by the recent construction of two green buildings and long-term integration of sustainability practices.

Innovator - HOK:

A team led by HOK and energy and day lighting consultant The Weidt Group collaborated on this unpaid, 10-month research and design project to better understand market opportunities and barriers related to zero emissions design. Out of this effort emerged a new prototype for reasonably priced, readily constructible and marketable zero carbon emissions office buildings. If built, the four-story, 170,735 SF Net Zero Co₂urt would be one of the largest net zero emissions buildings in North America.

Non-Profit - FOCUS St. Louis:

FOCUS St. Louis has created a roadmap to help local governments in the St. Louis region improve the St. Louis community and our environment. It brings together sustainable best practices, resources, recommendations and case studies in a usable format to help local governments navigate the path towards environmental sustainability and a more attractive community. An improved environment is a strong indicator of a healthy and desirable community.

Corporate - St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association:

St. Louis RCGA's leadership of the 2010 St. Louis Green Business Challenge provided strategic, efficient, motivating mechanisms - including learning opportunities and customized coaching - for 58 local corporations, companies, colleges and non-profits to substantively integrate sustainable thinking and practices into daily operations.

Residential - Trumpet Builders:

At Trumpet Builders, it is not only that they build green homes; they also advocate a green transformation of the built environment by working in the community as well. Trumpet only construct homes that are at least Energy Star certifiable and they insure well-integrated design & construction process, energy efficiency and sustainable practices by leading green/design charrettes.

Cultivating Ten Years of Green Building - Missouri Botanical Garden: 

In honor of the Chapter's Ten Year Anniversary, we were honored to present a special award to the Missouri Botanical Garden for their unwavering support over the past ten years. Our shared missions provide an excellent platform for partnership in protecting our natural resources and transforming the built environment.  

Congratulations 2011 Growing Green Award Winners!