upcoming events

• February 14, 2012
  • Financial Benefits of LEED
    Financial Benefits of LEED
    Time: 5:30 pm
    
    Financial performance can be fairly easy to estimate once you understand the lingo: like internal rate of return, cap rate, and net present value. With a little refresher on Finance 101, you can tailor these decision-making tools to your project conditions and help the project team understand why building green makes sense for all three bottom lines. Just in case you slept through Finance class in college, this will be a lot shorter – a 45-minute summary of how you can quantify financial parameters for a typical LEED new construction or existing building project and discussion of traditional financing options for renewable projects, followed by Q&A. Click here for more info! at 5:30 pm
• February 24, 2012
  • LEED AP BD C Exam Prep Course
    LEED AP BD C Exam Prep Course
    Time: 8:30 am
    
    USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s two full-day (16 hours total) LEED BD+C Specialty Exam Prep course is designed to prepare participants for the LEED BD+C Specialty exam. Skilled instructors will discuss categories and credits in the LEED BD&C Rating System, explore methods of sustainable project delivery and green building practices, and offer test taking tips. Click here for more info! at 8:30 am
• February 29, 2012
  • Conservation Lobby Day (MO)
    Conservation Lobby Day (MO)
    Time: 8:30 am
    
    Join USGBC-MO Gateway and other Missouri Conservation & Environmental Alliance members and visit with our elected officials in Jefferson City to discuss the issues important to us. at 8:30 am
• March 9, 2012
  • Permaculture Training
    Permaculture Training
    Time: 8:30 am
    
    This four-day foundational training course in permaculture design features a practical bent. Classroom and project components will be geared for the suburban or city resident who wants to transform their immediate environment into one of natural beauty, productivity and functionality. The workshop earns credit toward Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Certification. Click here for more details! at 8:30 am
• March 13, 2012
  • Alignment of Specs with LEED
    Alignment of Specs with LEED
    Time: 5:30 pm
    
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• March 14, 2012
  • Lunch n LEED Intro Evolution
    Lunch n LEED Intro Evolution
    Time: 12:00 pm
    
    This session will kick off our Evolution of LEED series and explore the three year development process of the LEED rating system. Industry experts will discuss the key, current drivers of LEED’s evolution and review how the changes will impact your professional practice. Upon completion of this webinar session, attendees will gain a greater understanding of the Evolution of LEED and be able to identify opportunities to participate in this evolution. at 12:00 pm
• March 15, 2012
  • GTH Scholarship Applic. Due
    GTH Scholarship Applic. Due
    Time: 5:00 pm
    
    USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter is pleased to offer two full and one partial scholarships to attend the Greening the Heartland Conference, May 16-18, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana. will grant scholarships to attend the Greening the Heartland Conference, May 16-18, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana. USGBC-MG believes that everyone should have access to green buildings and green communities as well as green building education. Twill grant scholarships to attend the Greening the Heartland Conference, May 16-18, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana. at 5:00 pm
• March 21, 2012
  • Lunch n LEED Regionalization
    Lunch n LEED Regionalization
    Time: 12:00 pm
    
    Since 2009, LEED has awarded extra points to projects that achieve specific credits that address the unique environmental priorities of an area. These Regional Priority credits (RPCs) are existing LEED credits selected from the entire LEED rating system and given priority status. This webinar session will explore the process by which USGBC collaborates with its chapter volunteers to select RPCs, highlight opportunities for involvement and discuss key updates in the process from LEED 2009 to LEED 2012. at 12:00 pm
• March 28, 2012
  • Sustainable Building
    Sustainable Building
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Offered in partnership with the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, Sustainable Building for Affordable Housing Development will describe what sustainable building is, demonstrate the importance of third-party green building standards such as LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) and Enterprise Green Communities, and show how sustainable affordable housing development is making a big difference for low-income residents in the St. Louis area. This training will be beneficial to community development professionals, neighborhood leaders, and any others interested in building healthy, sustainable communities. at 9:00 am
  • Lunch n LEED Integrative
    Lunch n LEED Integrative
    Time: 12:00 pm
    
    Integrative process offers more than just credits within the LEED rating system: it offers a philosophy of green building that reaps benefits throughout the design process. As the LEED rating system continues to evolve, integrative process remains an integral component. Hear from industry experts on the rationale behind the evolution of integrative process and the potential impact on your professional practice. Explore prior examples of integrative process through case studies, and identify lessons learned and best practices for utilizing integrative process from beginning pre?design and continuing through the completion of LEED projects. at 12:00 pm
• March 29, 2012
  • 2012 Growing Green Awards
    2012 Growing Green Awards
    Time: 5:30 pm
    
    The USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter is proud to celebrate and recognize the individuals, groups and organizations actively transforming the built environment while sharing their knowledge of green building and sustainable practices. Winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Celebration! at 5:30 pm