Greening Midwest Communities 2011

October 18 - 19, 2011 in Jefferson City, MO

This 2-day conference held in Jefferson City will bring together members of industry, municipalities and agencies working in many aspects of community development and energy-efficient "green" home building and remodeling.  

Greening Midwest Communities Conference attendees will learn:

• What it means to "build, develop and remodel green"
• How to incorporate low impact development, storm water management and energy efficiency in your next project
• What the latest updates to Codes, Standards and Regulations are
• Where to learn more about the latest green building principles and technologies
• Why smart design can save you big money in your projects
• Who is buying green and how to help them fulfill their dreams

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2011 Planning Conference: 

"Great Places: Putting the Pieces Together"

October 19 - 21, 2011 in St. Louis

St. Louis is hosting the American Planning Association Missouri Chapter state planning conference at the Chase Park Plaza. The conference serves as the third and final official kickoff event for the St. Louis Regional Plan for Sustainable Development, a regional planning effort funded by a $4.7 million grant from the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development's Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities.

The conference aims to provide a framework to feature sustainable planning practices that will help planners and other professionals develop the skills and knowledge needed to create sustainable communities.

Sessions address transportation choices, equitable and affordable housing, economic competitiveness, existing communities and neighborhoods, coordinating policies and leveraging investment, and providing green infrastructure, open space and environmental conservation.

Registration is now open on the APA-Missouri website.

 Saturday, October 22, 2011

9 am - noon (rain or shine)

WHERE 

$25 per person ($30 week of ride)

$60 per family ($80 week of ride)

$100 - Century Rider!

Riders receive breakfast from Companion Bakery, Lunch catered by Whole Foods, and an aluminum water bottle with the Chapter logo on it.

100% of the money raised will be used for local scholarships within the Missouri Gateway territory.  

Scholarship recipients will attend a regional conference where they can see the latest in green products, network with others doing what they want to do, and attend specialized workshops.

Can't participate? Contribute $25 as a virtual rider!

Fall Webinar Series

Webinars are hosted as in-person, group viewings and offer 1.5 GBCI CE Hours each. Individual sessions are $10/Chapter members; $15/Non-members. Attend all three for $20/Member; $30/Non-member. Click on session titles below for descriptions, viewing location and registration.

Tuesday, October 25, 12:00 - 1:30pm

Health & Active Design Through Green Building

Tuesday, November 1, 12:00 - 1:30pm

Greenhouse Gases & Green Building:

Understanding & Achieving Key Reduction Goals

Tuesday, November 8, 12:00 - 1:30pm

Climate Adaptation & the Built Environment:

Tools & Resources for Success

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USGBC-Missouri Gateway is pleased to partner with St. Louis County, Cooperating School Districts, and St. Louis Community College on the fourth annual Green Schools Event: A Case for Sustainability - Local Schools Go Green!

The event will kick off with a keynote presentation from Kentucky's Warren County Public Schools speaking about their net-zero energy Richardsville Elementary School. 

Attendees will then have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions highlighting more than a half-dozen local school's sustainability practices in the following tracks: The Built Environment, Student Driven Initiatives, Creating 'Sustainability Natives', and School Culture & Policy.  

The event will close with a participatory discussion of green schools and state government.

A free seminar presented by USGBC-Missouri Gateway 

and the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis

With support from St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management, USGBC-Missouri Gateway, ReSource St. Louis and Missouri Enterprise have partnered to address the need to better understand C&D waste resources in the St. Louis area and build a business case for increasing waste reduction with the ultimate goal of reducing waste in our landfills and preserving the environment for future generations.

WHEN: Monday, November 7, 2011  *  3:30 - 5:30pm

WHERE: St. Louis County South County Health Clinic,
4580 South Lindbergh Blvd, Sunset Hills, MO 63127

 CONTINUING EDUCATION: 

 2 GBCI CE Hours, 2 AIA/CES LU

Click here for more information and registration.

 
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Three participating artists will be honored with the Sustainability 2011 Art Award, conceived by USGBC-Missouri Gateway for this premier exhibition, to recognize architecture as art and artists as champions of sustainability. 

Click here for more information.

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In-Depth Seminar:

Insulation Technologies

Of all the options that can be executed in the name of energy efficiency, insulation is probably at the top of the list. For new construction projects, it's a choice that can make or break a home's targeted energy performance. 

This seminar will present several favorite insulation options based on newest technologies. Options reviewed will begin with the big picture - Whole Building Insulation such as Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) or Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs).  Then the discussion will move to a focus on other localized insulation choices, keeping an eye on proper application.

WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden's Commerce Bank Center for Science Education,  4651 Shaw Blvd. (63110), Room 119.  

FEE: $30 for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Members, $50 for non-members 

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Submitted for approval of 2 GBCI CE Hours and 2 AIA/CES LU

Click here for more information and registration. 

How to Submit for LEED Certification

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The Business Case for Solar - 

Selling Solar PV Systems 

WHERE: Center for Workforce Innovation, 3344 Pershall Road

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has revealed the inaugural class of LEED Fellows, which includes 34 of the world's most distinguished green building professionals who were selected through a peer nomination and portfolio review process. 

Meet the 2011 LEED Fellows

Learn more about the LEED Fellow Program

The nomination period for the 2012 class of LEED Fellows will open on January 4, 2012.

Each member is vital to the success of USGBC-Missouri Gateway and growth of green building! We are excited to recognize the following members who joined the Chapter within the last three months:

Brenda Adams, Hertz Investment Group

Lyria Bartlett, Studio 4, LLC

Robert Berry, Washington University in St. Louis

James Bornholdt, William Tao & Associates, Inc.

Allison Carmen, Material Mix LLC

RJ Darling, EYE Lighting

Brad Davis, Musick Construction

Natalie Ellis, University of Missouri - Columbia

Craig England, Washington University in St Louis

Mark Epstein, Washington University Student

Margaret Finnegan, Saint Louis University

Anna Gettemeier, Saint Louis University

Karen Goering, Missouri History Museum

Michael Goldschmidt, University of Missouri

Kevin Groene, Kuhlmann Design Group, Inc.

Lonnie Grosman, CRB Builders

Shawn Harrison, Centaur Building Services

Jim Hart, Colliers International

Virginia Heisler, St. Louis Community College

Roman Hencel, Jr, Hencel Restoration & Remodeling, LLC

Bob Horner, Universe Corporation

David Horschig, Tremco

Nicholas Hugeback, Paric Corporation

Annsih KesMaa-Serud, SLU Center for Sustainability

Eric Kohring, Metropolitan Equal Housing Opportunity Council

Edward Kratschmer, Lewis and Clark Community College

Jeffrey Kuehn, Kuhlmann Design Group 

Kevin Lawson, McClure Engineering

Carmen Lifrieri, Horizon Engineering Associates

David Lisinski, David Lisinski Architecture

Marcia Lochmann, Lewis and Clark Community College

Kristen Lux, Colliers International

Sean McCartney, In The Nick Of Time

Daron Melvin, K&S Associates

Tyler Miller, University of Kansas

Abraham Mora, FGM Architects

Paul Murphey

Admo Ogun, Atelier3 Design

Eric Reuther, McClure Engineering

Robert Schubert, K&S Associates, Inc

Scott Schweiger, HBE Corporation

Jen Orr, Synergy Energy LLC

Gavin Perry, GPTS, LLC

Adebanjo Popoola, AFRAM Corporation

Juliana Schafer, Student

Jolena Shatzer, ArcVision

Anthony Stogsdill, ArcVision Inc.

Adrienne Stolwyk, Peckham & Wright Architects, Inc.

Kimberly von der Heyde, K&S Associates, Inc.

Jared Zipprich, K&S Associates

Learn more about Chapter or National USGBC membership. 

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All New Members who join between June and November 2011 are invited to our Fall New Member Welcome Event!

The New Member Welcome Event is an opportunity for members who have joined within the last six months to come socialize and get acquainted with USGBC-Missouri Gateway!  

Chapter officers, past and present, will be on hand to share the chapter's history, highlight member benefits & opportunities, and answer questions.  Attendees will have the opportunity to meet fellow new members while enjoying complimentary breakfast goodies. Attendees will then take a guided tour of the host building to learn about it's many green features.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 7:30 - 9:00 am

WHERE: SPACE Architecture + Design 

Thanks to our Event Host & Sponsor!

SPACE Architecture + Design

Click here for more information. 

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Thinking about joining or renewing your membership?

Now's the time!

OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:

Don't Hibernate, Regenerate!

NEW National Members  

Companies that join USGBC during the month of October
receive one free USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter membership for an employee of their choice ($70 value).

NEW Chapter Members who are 

LEED Professionals  

Join USGBC-Missouri Gateway during the month of October   and you'll be entered into a drawing to win FREE registration to an upcoming Lunch 'n LEED or In-Depth Seminar of your choice all of which offer GBCI CE Hours ($10-30 value).

Click here for more details!