To initiate, develop and accelerate implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to
live and work.

January 10:
4th Annual State of the Chapter Social

January 12 & 13:
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep in Jeff City

January 17:
Sustainable Building Technology Courses begin at St. Louis Community College

January 27:
Growing Green Award Nominations Due

January 27:
Innovative Solar Technologies (KC, MO)

January 28:
10th Annual Missouri Environmental Summit

January 31:
Greening the Heartland presentation proposals due - new deadline!

February 2:
Conservation Lobby Day in Jefferson City

February 14:
USGBC-MO Gateway Program on Economics of Sustainability

St. Louis Community College is offering two courses at their Florissant Valley Campus on Sustainable Building Technologies. Both courses begin meeting the evening of Tuesday, January 17, 2012.   

 

Sustainable Energy Technology
Students will learn about energy efficiency and its role in the built environment. They will study energy systems, construction fundamentals, sustainable design fundamentals, and learn how those concepts work as part of a whole building. These courses are designed for students who are preparing for entry-level positions as well as those already working in energy-related fields. Students should have a strong desire to work in the energy field, solve energy efficiency problems and work with industry professionals to improve buildings.

Sustainable Construction
Students will learn to read and analyze construction drawings and other documents, evaluate building materials, examine building systems, and apply principles and practices of sustainability to decision-making processes in all phases of construction. These courses will prepare individuals for entry-level positions and also will prove beneficial to those already working in related fields.

Seating is limited for both courses, and there is no tuition cost for qualified individuals in most of the classes. To determine if you qualify or for more information, contact Carla Jordan at [email protected] or 314-513-4633.     

With the input and participation of over 80 companies and organizations, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association developed the St. Louis Greenprint 2012 during summer and fall of 2011. Many Chapter members participated in the development of the Greenprint and were also in attendance at its release on December 14. The Greenprint is an action plan for growing the St. Louis regional green economy.

USGBC-Missouri Gateway is excited to partner with RCGA on a High Performance Building Initiative, which is part of the Greenprint's Accelerating the Market for Green Products and Services Intiative. Previously, we partnered with RCGA on three-part High Performance Building Series in 2009 & 2010 that was very well-received and well-attended. We look forward to enhancing this partnership in the coming year.

We are especially excited because the High Performance Building Initiative fits perfectly with a key area of our 2012 - 2014 Strategic Plan - focusing on greening our existing building stock. Look for more programming and educational opportunities this year from the Chapter focusing on greening existing buildings - at our monthly programs, webinars and in-depth sessions and in partnership with other organizations like RCGA.  

 

Read more about the Greenprint and the High Performance Building Initiative read this entire blog post on the USGBC-Missouri Gateway website!

 U.S. Bank - Renewing Silver

 USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Sponsorships includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.   

  

You can learn more by downloading our 2012 Sponsor Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854  

Just like our sponsors, 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:

  

Laura Barton, RideFinders, a service of Madison Co. Transit

Kevin Bohnenstiehl, R. G. Ross Construction

James Bornholdt, William Tao & Associates, Inc.

Eric Brault, TME, Inc.

Jessica Bruce, Maryville University

Bart Cannon, Tradebe

David Carrera, Siemens Industry, Inc.

Denise Cooney, Student

Susan Danna, Architect

Julie DeClue, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Eric Eggers, BSI Constructors

Lori Franke, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 

Kevin Gates, Oates Associates, Inc.

Doug Haas, SEMCO, LLC

Michael Hartoin, SCI Engineering, Inc.

Lynnette Hicks, City of University City

Clifford Holcomb, SEMCO LLC

Nicholas Hugeback, Paric Corporation

Scott Keating, Apex Midwest Inc.

Bruce Kothe, St. Louis County

Kurt Kreutz, US Bank

Michael Kulik, Parsons

Ann Mack, Webster University

Allison Macon, Tweaked Green

Patti McClellan

Mary Margaret McMiller, Washington University in St. Louis  

Rakesh Mora, ABNA Engineering

Mark Niemeyer, AAIC, Inc.

Matt Pemberton, SEMCO LLC

Stephen Randolph, Horner & Shifrin

Teresa Robinson, Washington University in St. Louis 

Jennifer Rowan, Southeast Missouri State University

Evin Russell, University of Missouri-St Louis

John Schilling, SEMCO LLC

Alexander Sherfy, Don C. Musick Construction Co.

Alex Smith, SEMCO LLC

Adam Stark, SEMCO LLC

Phil Valko, Washington University in St. Louis 

Nathan Venos, Washington University in St. Louis

Ross Watson, Jacobs

Paul Wilhelms, HOK

Sam Winn, Sam A. Winn & Associates

Rachel Wold, St. Louis University     

 

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