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UPCOMING EVENTS

COFFEE BREAK

Last 3rd Friday Coffee Break of 2022!

online December 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am


Join your Green Buildings Are Better community and special featured guests for this extended conversation on how and if the infrastructure and neighborhoods of Brentwood Bound were resilient to the highest 24-hour rainfall on record this July.

Brentwood Bound:

Historic Rain and Flooding Update


NEXT FRIDAY

December 16, 2022

@ 10:00 - 10:45 am 

Online

Featured guest Eric Gruenenfeld, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Brentwood, will discuss his experiences as a member of the City's Brentwood Bound Administration Project Team during the unprecedented rainfall this summer.


How did Brentwood Bound perform during the historic rain events in July?

In 2021, Brentwood Bound was one of four local sustainability projects presented at our Annual Green Building Showcase. Join in the discussion to see how this flood mitigation and greenway connector project is going!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Enhance our 2023 Education Calendar! 


We seek to increase industry knowledge of Buildings as Climate Solutions and are looking for programs that empower others to provide immediate solutions to our communities' immediate problems.

Call for Proposals 2023


ROLLING

Monday, January 2, 2023

@ 5:00 pm 

online

Benefits of Presenting with Missouri Gateway Green Building Council:


  • Position yourself as an advocate for carbon reduction (regenerative building), climate justice, and Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) design in the built environment.
  • Showcase your leadership and gain exposure as a green building professional, for your company, and ideas.
  • Build your network; connect with other committed industry and sustainability community professionals.
  • Advance driving the movement to bring decarbonized buildings, healthy materials, and just practices into the places we live, work, and learn!

Already submit your Program Proposal?


Great! Our Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Education Committee is reaching out to speakers now.


Check your "SHOW ME your Green Building SOLUTIONS" Program Submission Application.

COMMUNITY & MEMBER

2023 Annual State of the Council


MONDAY

January 30, 2023

@ 5:00 - 7:30 pm 

Location TBA

Let's celebrate the new year and recommit to greener, better buildings!


As we return to an in-person State of the Council and our official Brand Launch Party we want you to celebrate with us! Stay tuned for more details, including our online auction! We are rebranding effective January 1, 2023.

THE LATEST

ENERGY ADVOCACY

Opportunity to support local building owners in meeting Building Energy Performance Standards!


The Office of Building Performance is seeking 6-9 building, engineering, finance, and other professionals to serve on the Technical Sub-Committee of the City's Building Energy Improvement Board.

Serve on the Technical Sub-Committee

for the City's Building Energy Improvement Board


INTERESTED?



CONTACT:

Katrarína Michalová,

Program Manager, Office of Building Performance, City of St. Louis


michalovak@stlouis-mo.gov

573-416-0296

The Building Energy Improvement Board is a mayoral-appointed board that provides technical expertise to help buildings comply with the Building Energy Performance Standard ordinance.


Members of the Technical Sub-Committee will review building owner appeals of BEPS compliance matters and be compensated for public hearings.

GREEN SCHOOLS

People who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schools - The Green Schools Conference is back, in-person and in New Orleans!

2023 Green Schools Conference


NEXT YEAR

February 27 - March 1, 2023

New Orleans, Louisiana

Early bird rates will end January 13, 2023.

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the only event to convene the professionals involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S schools.


Join your community for three days of peer-to-peer focused learning designed specifically for each stakeholder group with in-depth topics, networking, memorable moments from inspirational sessions, and keynote presentations, all leading to valuable connections and learning.


The GSC Peer Cohort Learning Experience: choose ONE peer cohort track based on your role in making green schools a reality.


  • Green Schools Advocates, Government & Community Partners
  • School District Capital & Facilities Staff
  • School Design & Construction Professionals
  • Educator & School Leaders

The conference will end with a full day of interdisciplinary content and education sessions covering important topics like:

  • improving indoor air quality,
  • reducing waste,
  • advancing decarbonization,
  • cultivating environmental literacy,
  • improving district-wide partnerships,
  • implementing social and emotional health strategies, and
  • amplifying student-led climate action initiatives.

GREEN SCHOOLS QUEST

Attempting to teach about a subject that has become as politicized as climate change has, can be incredibly challenging


especially when you don’t feel like you have adequate answers or information for students. With this year’s Connect on the Quest series focus on resources and education surrounding Climate Action we welcome educators and the general public to join this virtual gathering. CONNECT with your Green Schools community!

Connect on the Quest: Feeling Prepared and Empowered to Teach Climate Change!


WEDNESDAY

January 11, 2023

@ 4:30 - 5:30 pm 

Online

Join Climate Generation educator Seth Spencer as he provides educators with access to resources, professional development, inspiration, and community networking to teach climate change for all grade levels and disciplines.

Different shades of green and blue. Reading, "Connect on the Quest: Climate Change Communications"

Did you miss the previous Connect on the Quest?

Listen, watch, or share the LIVE recording!

Keep connected @MOgreenbuildings

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COMMUNITY

HEALTHY PLANET MAGAZINE

Tell us what you think about this month's 'Wishing You a Season of Joy Healthy Planet magazine article!

Written by: Malachi Rein, Building Energy Exchange Saint Louis Director


Winterize Your Home For Better Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Comfort


"I live in an old South City house. I’m not exaggerating by saying its first family was living there before many of mine set foot on this continent... An old house delivers a dose of clarity: how and what we build can long outlive us.

. . .

In a panic over heating bills, I quickly found that heat was escaping around the exterior doors and several windows. Thus began the Winter of Towels... "

OTHER GREEN BUILDING & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Earlybird DEADLINE: Feb 13

New Buildings Institute

2023 Getting to Zero Forum


May 10-12, 2023

Minneapolis, Minnesota + online


Gather with the world's leading experts in creating market-based solutions to decarbonize buildings, targeting ZERO energy and carbon neutral performance.

FOCUS Women in Leadership

Spring 2023 Cohort of Women in Leadership Program


DEADLINE: December 10

St. Louis, MO

ENERGY STAR

Portfolio Manager 301

December 13

@ 12:00 pm - online


Energy Benchmarking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

December 15

@12:30 pm - online


ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: Ask the Expert

December 21

@ 11:00 am - online

IIDA Gateway Chapter

Holiday Party


December 14

@ 5:00 pm

SqWires Restaurant & Market

St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers

AEC Update & Economic Forecast 2023


December 15

@ 7:30 am

Kirkwood, MO

AIA St. Louis - Resource Center and American Society of Interior Designers Missouri East (ASID-MOE) Chapter

Procrastination University 


December 15

@ 8:00 am 

TRC, 911 Washington Ave. + online

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis

Business After Hours

WINTER COAT DRIVE


December 15

@6:00 pm

Holiday Inn Creve Coeur

AIA St. Louis - Committee on the Environment

Materials Certificate Program Course 2 - Environmental Impacts: Making a Difference 


December 16

@ 12:00 pm CT

Online

Missouri Department of Conservation

Discover Nature "UNFOLDS" Teacher Workshop


December 19 

@ 3:00 pm

Ridgeview Elementary Warrensburg, MO

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THANK YOU

ANNUAL SPONSORS

Thank you to our recent renewing sponsors!


Greentech Renewables

NEW

Silver Sponsor


Missouri Historical Society

Renewing Gold


Tarlton

Renewing Silver

Green Buildings Are Better member,

Did you know the financial support of our sponsors is integral to ensuring that everyone can live, work, learn, and play in smart and healthy buildings? Learn more about 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities.

  

What Your Company Gains as a USGBC - Missouri Gateway Sponsor


EXPAND: Grow the knowledge of green building and sustainability in our community & contribute to a more equitable future by gifting a Green Sponsorship for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or community group.


PARTICIPATE: Get involved in educational programs, special events and community projects to showcase your company's leadership.


ADVERTISE: 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.


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.


You can learn more by downloading our 2023 Sponsorship Package or by contacting Emily Andrews at 314-577-0854.

Thanks to our RESTORATIVE Sponsor!

Thanks to Our PLATINUM Sponsors!

WAKF Logo

Thanks to Our GOLD Sponsors!

Healthy Planet

Thanks to Our SILVER Sponsors!

Straight Up Solar

Thanks to Our GREEN SCHOOLS Sponsors!

GREEN SCHOOL CHAMPIONS

GREEN SCHOOL SUPPORTER


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

Thanks to Our BRONZE Sponsors!

Custom Engineering


Golterman & Sabo


Hastings & Chivetta


Integrated Facility Services, Inc.

Rosemann and Associates 


Villa Lighting


Ygrene

Thanks to Our GREEN Sponsors!

Corrigan Company / Lyon Sheet Metal


Faith Group, LLC


Fox Architects


Growing Green, Inc.


Horner & Schifrin, Inc.


Johnson Controls


KAI Enterprises


Keeley Companies

Mazetti


Rise Community Development


Roanoke Construction, Inc.


Schaeffer Marketing Group


Siemens


S.M. Wilson


St. Louis Composting-Total Organics Recycling

MISSION - VISION - EQUITY

U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter


Mission

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.


Vision

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.

Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

We recognize that we are a predominately white organization – our staff, our leadership, and our membership. As an organization, we recognize that we have unintentionally contributed to the status quo of injustice and systems that are racist. We know that environmental degradation and climate change disproportionately affect communities of color. We are working to do our part to address and breakdown systemic and institutional racism while understanding our own implicit biases. Learn more about our Equity and Inclusion Initiatives.

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