- Coffee Break: Human Health, the Built Environment, & Environmental Justice - July 10
- LEED Tour: Maryland Heights Community Center - July 14
- Plastic Free July Ecochallenge with the St. Louis Goes Green! Team
- Just Sustainabilities in Urban Planning & Practice Webinar - July 15
- Missouri Energy Initiative: Virtual Energy Efficiency Event - August 13 & 14
- Recordings of Virtual Events!
- Qualifications due for Energy Resource Hub - July 17
- Thanks to Our New & Renewing Members
- Thanks to Our Annual Sponsors
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Network, Learn, & Discuss
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Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter for a coffee break THIS FRIDAY, July 10th @ 10am-10:30am, virtually of course. We are honored to have
Dr. Christine Ekenga
as our guest at this week's
Coffee Break: Human Health, the Built Environment & Environmental Justice
. Dr. Ekenga teaches courses in the Master of Public Health program at the Brown School of Washington University in St. Louis. Her current work includes examining how lifestyle, environmental and occupational factors interact to influence health and well-being.
Join us as we explore the connection between health and the built environment with an emphasis on environmental justice - FRIDAY, JULY 10th @10am-10:30am via Zoom.
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We will be LIVE Tuesday, July 14th 5:30 - 7:00 pm for a virtual version of our Annual Green Building Tour!
Next week we will have the opportunity to "go inside" the new LEED Silver Maryland Heights Community Center where the building's striking exterior was inspired by the importance of access to natural light for human health and wellness. Speakers will include:
- David Polzin, Design Director, CannonDesign
- Marc McManus, Mechanical Engineer, CannonDesign
- Elise Novak, Architect, CannonDesign
- Colin Hale, Energy Modeler, CannonDesign and
- Tracy Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Maryland Heights
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Learn directly from the project team about the LEED and sustainable design process to meet the needs of current and future citizens while earning
Continuing Education
! Approved for: 1 LEED Specific BD+C GBCI CE hour and 1 AIA LU/HSW credit.
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What's New in the Community?
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Hear from a leader of the movement to center racial equity and justice in the urban planning and design profession, Dr. Julian Agyeman of Tufts University next
Wednesday, July 15th @1:00pm-2:00pm
. Dr. Agyeman will explain his ideas with examples from urban planning and design, urban agriculture and food justice, and the concept of sharing cities.
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The Missouri Energy Initiative (MEI) presents a two-day LIVE event: Energy Efficiency, as part of their Midwest Energy Policy Series. Join in virtually from
9:00am - 1:00pm on Thursday, August 13th, and Friday, August 14th
to learn from experts on pressing energy efficiency topics. Topics will include:
- Energy Efficiency in the Residential Rental Market
- Energy Efficiency Case Studies
- COVID-19 Impacts on Energy Efficiency Programs
- Community Clean Energy Commitments
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Energy Efficiency
- Rural Energy Efficiency Gap and
- Time of Use (TOU) Rates
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July 10, 2020
- 10:00-10:30 am
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter for a quick, lively conversation - this month exploring the connection between health and the built environment with an emphasis on environmental justice with Dr. Christine C. Ekenga as our featured guest.
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July 10, 2020
- 11:15 am -12:30 pm
Login online to earn 1 hour LEED specific for BD+C, the LEED Green Associate, and 1 AIA LU. This session explores how scientists can help building product manufacturers meet the challenges of LEED v4 MR credits.
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July 14, 2020
- 5:30-7:00 pm
Our Annual Green Building Tour will feature the
LEED Silver Maryland Heights Community Center
where the building's striking exterior was inspired by the importance of access to natural light for human health and wellness. Join us virtually as the LEED Silver project team discusses the sustainable design and function of the community center.
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July 17, 2020
- 5:00 pm
Are you able to help develop a business plan for a
St. Louis Regional Energy Resource Hub
? As building owners begin working to comply with the City of St. Louis's (recently passed) Building Energy Performance Standard to meet energy performance targets by 2025, we anticipate they will need support.
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July 24, 2020
- 10:00-10:30 am
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter
for a quick, lively conversation - learning the skills and competencies current sustainability professionals need to be successful and how
as professionals
we can train our
emerging
sustainability professionals - with Dr. Katy Mike Smaistrla, the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coordinator of the University of Missouri St. Louis.
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July 30, 2020
- 1:00-2:15 pm
Join the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter for an
In-Depth Seminar
examining the non-visual impact of light in our lives and how this knowledge is changing the way we view light in our world. Speaker Eric J. Haugaard, the Director of Product Technology of Cree Lighting will discuss the science of light, circadian rhythms, review the WELL Building Standard and LRC Circadian Stimulus, while also identifying trends around dynamic lighting.
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August 01, 2020
Dream with Missouri Green Schools (MGS) and go where you're needed as an Americorps VISTA. MGS is a program to help schools improve health, reduce environmental impact, and develop a culture of sustainability.
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August 07, 2020
- 11:15 am -12:30 pm
Login online to earn 1 hour LEED specific for BD+C and the LEED Green Associate. This session will provide an overview of Standard 189.3 and it's comparison to LEED to help achieve LEED v4 BD+C Site Sustainability credits, Materials and Resources credits, and Indoor Environmental Quality credits.
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USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter
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View Recordings of Previous LIVE Virtual Events
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As building owners begin working to comply with the City of St. Louis's (recently passed)
Building Energy Performance Standard
to meet energy performance targets by 2025, we anticipate they will need support. Therefore, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop a Business Plan for a St. Louis Regional Energy Resource Hub is out!
RFQ are due July 17, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
. The Energy Resource Hub would act as a place where building owners can get the one-on-one assistance they need to make building improvements (opportunities for your company!), play an educational role, simplify access to existing resources, and assist building owners in understanding and accessing financing options. Are you able to help develop this business plan for a St. Louis Regional Energy Resource Hub?
Submit your qualifications to develop a business plan for the Hub today!
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Welcome New Members
July 2020
Eugene Willis
, Willis Org Real Estate Development
Annie Yaris
, Intern of USGBC-MGC
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Thanks to Our Renewing Members
July 2020
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David Blakely
Jessica Bruce
, Mercy Health
Rene Dulle
, STLCC
Franklin Eppert
, ABNA
Olivia Freese
, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Jennifer Gates
, Gates Design
Wei-Min Hung
, KWK Architects
Allison Johnson
, HOK
Lindesy LaGesse
, Mastercard
Cipriano Medina
, Ross & Baruzzini
Daniel Raftery
, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Karla Ritter
, K. Ritter Consulting Engineers
James Roseberry
, Trivers Associates
Laura Scarbourough
, RDG Planning and Design
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Eric Schneider
, StraightUp Solar
Deanna Schoen
, NewGround
Gordon Schweitzer III
, CTS Group
Dale Seidenstricker
, Gray Design Group
Halima Shehu
, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Laurie Sperling
, HERA Lab Planners
Beth Stoddard
, Paric
Jim Travis
, Ameren Missouri BizSavers
Laura Vierrether
, Jacobs
Craig Webster
, Bard, Rao + Athanas Consuslting Engineers
Erin Wright
, Capital Consultants Inc.
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The financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work and learn in smart and healthy buildings.
What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - Missouri Gateway Sponsor:
EXPAND:
Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community.
PARTICIPATE:
Get involved in educational programs, special events and community projects to showcase your company's leadership.
EXPOSURE:
As a Chapter Sponsor, your company will be:
- Listed on our website which receives 6,500 visitors and 60,000 page views per month.
- Included in our monthly e-newsletter with over 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 Sponsorship
includes numerous benefits - from complimentary Chapter memberships and monthly program passes to exposure on the Chapter website, e-news and at events.
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Thanks to Our RESTORATIVE Sponsor!
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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 BENCHMARKING & ENERGY EFFICIENCY Sponsors!
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Thanks to Our SILVER Sponsors!
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Thanks to Our GREEN SCHOOLS Sponsors!
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GREEN SCHOOL SUPPORTERS
Innovative Technology Education Fund
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THE GREEN SCHOOLS QUEST is also SUPPORTED in part by the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Thanks to Our BRONZE Sponsors!
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Cushman & Wakefield
Custom Engineering
DJM Ecological
Dynamic Controls, Inc.
ECO Recycling
Guarantee Electrical Company
HDR
Johnson Controls
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Mackey Mitchell Architects
Metro Lighting
Missouri American Water
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562
Rosemann and Associates
Villa Lighting
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Thanks to Our GREEN Sponsors!
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Advanced Green Consulting
Azimuth Energy
Ittner Architects
Hastings + Chivetta
Integrated Facility Services
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PayneCrest Electric
Schaeffer Marketing Group
Siemens
S.M. Wilson
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