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USGBC-MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER MISSION
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To initiate, develop and accelerate the implementation of green building concepts, technologies and principles that promote environmentally responsible, prosperous and healthy places to live and work.
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LEED Showcase: A Look at Performance
Approved for LEED Specific CE Hour
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Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The 2015 LEED Showcase will revisit several buildings that were previously showcased and have achieved LEED certification for a discussion on building performance. Projects include the Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 building, Alberici Headquarters, and the home of Maren Engelmohr. Presentations will exhibit the successes and realities of operating LEED buildings after construction. This program has been approved for 1 LEED-Specific (BD+C, Homes) GBCI CE Hour and 1 AIA LU/HSW.
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Measuring the ROI of High Performance Buildings
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Tuesday, February 24, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
High performance buildings are energy efficient, cost-effective to operate and maintain, and enhance the productivity of the occupants. During this seminar, presenters Eric Merker & Adam Rustige of Sitton Energy Solutions will discuss how to measure the return-on-investment of high performance buildings, including staff time saved, occupant productivity, and increase in facility value.
This in-depth session has been submitted for approval of 2 GBCI CE Hours and 2 AIA/CES LU.
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Green Your House of Worship
Community Workshop & Special Volunteer Opportunity
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Sunday, February 22, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Get started greening your house of worship! At this workshop, attendees will:
- Learn about the results of the ten congregational energy audits awarded by the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and Missouri Interfaith Power & Light
- Become familiar with strategies for financing energy efficiency improvements
- Discover ways your house of worship can better serve your congregation
- Begin to develop a low-cost, high-impact action plan to green your house of worship and meet expert volunteers that can help you get started.
Members of all faiths and denominations are encouraged to participate. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required online.
Also, be sure to check out Does Your Congregation Need an Energy Audit?, an article by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg about St. John's Episcopal Church's experience receiving an energy audit.
VOLUNTEER: Are you a USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter member interested in supporting a congregation to green their building operations? Complete this brief online application to participate in this workshop.
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St. Louis County Waste Reduction Grants
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Since 1996, the St. Louis County Department of Health's Solid Waste Management Program has provided grants to help fund innovative and sustainable programs to improve waste diversion in St. Louis County. The grant program is open to any municipality, public institution, not-for-profit organization, or business, and the project must occur in St. Louis County. Funding for the grant program comes from St. Louis County voter-approved landfill surcharge fees.
The 2015 grant round is open, and the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 20th at 5 pm. A grant workshop will take place on Monday, February 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am at the St. Louis County Health Campus. To learn more, view the 2015 Grant Instructions and 2015 application, visit the Solid Waste Management Program's website via the link below
Learn more about the Waste Reduction Grants
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BUILDING THE HEARTLAND
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 The BuildingChicago/Greening the Heartland conference, which launched in 2013, has been renamed BUILDING THE HEARTLAND. The conference will be held August 31- September 2 at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago's first LEED Gold hotel. "We wanted to broaden the conference content to provide discussion of new technology, the residential market, and the needs of owners, developers, and occupants of buildings," says Robert Cassidy, the Conference chairman. "BUILDING THE HEARTLAND will still be about 50% 'green' in content, with sessions that cover environmental responsibility, sustainability, resiliency, and healthy building." Proposals for education sessions are due February 6th. Visit the BUILDING THE HEARTLAND website to learn more and submit your proposals. Learn more about BUILDING THE HEARTLAND
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EBies Open 2015 Call for Entries
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 The EBies recognize the unsung heroes of existing buildings, highlighting the building operators, facilities managers, owners, engineers, retro-commissioning agents and other professionals who have conceived and implemented work to improve their building's environmental performance. Focus areas include energy, water, operations, materials use, lighting, portfolio-wide improvements, and tenant engagement. The submission deadline for the 2015 Ebies is March 30th. Finalists will be announced on May 6th and the awards ceremony will take place on June 22nd in New York City. Submit your entry for the 2015 Ebies |
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Green Building Experts Recognizes Members
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The Green Building Experts program
recognizes Chapter members who have achieved third-party recognition for their green building expertise within the past year. A Chapter member is considered a Green Building Expert when she or he is: published; quoted; acts as a speaker, panelist, moderator, instructor or facilitator of a presentation or course; judges a competition; wins an award; is elected or appointed to a leadership role in an organization; or earns a LEED credential. Submit your recent recognition to be highlighted as a Green Building Expert! Richard Reilly and Lois Sechrist were recognized as Green Building Experts in January. Explore the Green Building Experts Program |
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Thanks to our New & Renewing Annual Sponsors!
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Ameren Missouri Pure Power- RENEWING Silver
ASSA ABLOY - NEW Silver
Brightergy - RENEWING Green Schools
Clayco - RENEWING Gold
Color Art Integrated Interiors - RENEWING Gold
Dynamic Controls, Inc. - NEW Silver
Electrical Connection - RENEWING Silver
Enterprise Holdings - RENEWING Silver
Laclede Gas Company - NEW Platinum
Lighting Associates, Inc. - RENEWING Silver
PARIC Corporation - RENEWING Gold
Parsons Brinkerhoff -RENEWING Green
Tarlton - RENEWING Silver
The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work and learn in smart and healthy buildings. Learn more about 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities! What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - MGC Sponsor:
EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community.
PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and volunteer committees to showcase your company's leadership. EXPOSURE: As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be: - Listed on our website which receives 5500 visitors and 39,000 page views per month.
- Included in our monthly e-newsletter with nearly 5,000 subscribers.
- Recognized at monthly programs, with an average attendance of 100.
LEARN: Keep up with the latest green building trends and technologies and earn continuing education hours. ALIGN: Differentiate your company as a leader in the sustainability movement in your community.
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 2015 Sponsor Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854.
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Thanks to our RESTORATIVE SPONSORS
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Thanks to our PLATINUM SPONSORS
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Thanks to our GOLD SPONSORS
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Thanks to our GREEN SCHOOLS SPONSORS
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Thanks to our SILVER SPONSORS
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Acorn Landscape Architecture
Ameren Missouri
Pure Power
ASSA ABLOY
BSI Constructors
Christner, Inc.
Color Art Integrated Interiors
Dynamic Controls, Inc.
ECO Recycling, Inc.
Electrical Connection
Enterprise Holdings
Express Scripts
FGM Architects
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French Gerleman
Guarantee Electrical Company Hastings & Chivetta
HOK
Johnson Controls
Kirberg
KONE, Inc.
Lighting Associates, Inc.
Microgrid Solar
M3 Engineering Group
National Design Build Services
NewGround
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Oates Associates
Parsons Brinkerhoff
Ross & Baruzzini
Siemens
Solutions AEC
Sunwheel Energy, a McCormack Baron Salazar company
Tarlton
Thompson Coburn, LLC
Trane
U.S. Bank
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Thanks to our GREEN SPONSORS
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Arcturis
ASSA ABLOY
BRiC Partnership
Custom Engineering
FGM Architects
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Green Street St. Louis
HDR, Inc
KAI Design & Build
Koch Air, LLC
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The Korte Company
PayneCrest Electric
Wm. B. Ittner, Inc
Woolpert
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