Farmworks: A New Urban Solution - August 15 

Join theLivable St. Louis Network on  

August 15 to learn more about

FarmWorks and urban agriculture project planned for the riverfront just north of downtown. This is an innovative and exciting project that combines urban agriculture with green building, affordable housing, jobs, education and strong partnerships. Speakers are Craig Heller of Loftworks and Mike Sorth of Gateway Greening.    

This project has the potential to transform our built environment!  

When: Wednesday, August 15

Doors open at 6 pm; talk begins at 7 pm

Where: Schlafly Tap Room 

View the invitation and RSVP here. 

Green Apple Day of Service - September 29 

On Sept. 29, 2012, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council will host the first ever Green Apple Day of Service. For one day, advocates from across the country and around the world will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by taking real action in their communities.

You can join an event that's already planned for our area or create your own event at a school that's important to you! Learn or get involved at www.mygreenapple.org.  

Green Tech Notes - IECC 2009  

Green Tech Notes 

Volume 1, Issue 3 ~ August 2012

Basic Residential Requirements: International Energy Conservation Code 2009 

By: Caryl Kinsey Fox, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

These Green Tech Notes are based on the prescriptive compliance path for new residential construction projects in Zone 4 (non marine). A second, performance compliance path, outlined in the code, can be utilized if any of the criteria below are not attainable due to design preferences of the owner of the project. These requirements apply to renovation projects with many exceptions based on the scope of a project. This issue of Green Tech Notes dives into the IECC 2009 requirements for insulation, air leakage & sealing and mechanical & electrical systems.  

Read the full two-page Green Tech Notes here. 

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Member Survey Spotlight 

 Every other year, USGBC-Missouri Gateway surveys our Chapter members to collect feedback on our programs, practices, and the value of membership. Their input guides our planning efforts for the upcoming year. Our 2012 survey offered valuable feedback, some of which we'd like to share!

Value of Membership: We were thrilled to learn that 95% of survey respondents feel they get adequate value for their membership. Top ranking reasons for joining includedsupporting the green building movement, education and networking. When asked what Chapter benefits respondents consider most valuable, the highest ranking option was being part of an organization that values the environment, followed by continuing education hours available for programs. Top ranking words to define the Chapter include Education, Sustainable, Socially Responsible, Positive Impact, Stewardship, and Communities.  

What our USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members up to?  One quarter of respondents are working or have worked on a LEED project. In regards to the LEED Rating System most applicable to the work respondents do, LEED for New Construction came out on top at 22%, followed by LEED General Knowledge (16%), then LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (12%) and LEED for Interior Design & Construction (10%).

Over 100 individuals indicated they would be willing to volunteer time for a community engagement project. And a number of respondents said they would be interested in working on a Chapter committee or assisting with additional volunteer tasks. You can be sure we'll follow up with these members soon!  

Thank you to all of our Chapter members who have provided such valuable input! If you're not yet a member, but interested in learning more about how to get involved, click here. We have a variety of membership levels, certainly one is the right fit for YOU!

Save the Date & Mark your Calendars  

for these fall sustainability events & conferences!