USGBC-STL 09 Election Webinar « USGBC – Missouri Gateway Chapter

USGBC-STL 09 Election Webinar

The webinar about USGBC-STL 2009 Elections is now available! To learn more about the positions open for nomination this year, check out our recent blog post on the topic.

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February 22, 2012
- Lunch n LEED Building Reuse
  Lunch n LEED Building Reuse
  Time: 12:00 pm
  The LEED credits related to building reuse (Materials & Resources Credits 1.1 and 1.2) and material reuse (Materials & Resources Credits 3.1 and 3.2) are some of the least utilized credits within the rating system. In a time of increasingly limited resources and a growing awareness around sustainable stewardship, however, building and material reuse represents one of the ultimate forms of resource conservation. Click here to learn more! at 12:00 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
- Lunch n LEED Case Study Cost
  Lunch n LEED Case Study Cost
  Time: 12:00 pm
  405 Howard St , a multi-tenant office building in San Franciscoachieved platinum certification by pursuing cost effective operational strategies with direct benefit to the bottom line. Join us as the professionals closest to this effort – the building owner, property manager, and LEED consultant – highlight the process, strategies, and decision making that contributed to this successful project. Click here to learn more! at 12:00 pm
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
- Sustnable Specs by the Numbers
  Sustnable Specs by the Numbers
  Time: 5:30 pm
  Presented by USGBC-Missouri Gateway and Construction Specifications Institute – Greater St. Louis. The key to successfully incorporating LEED requirements into a project’s contract documents is the preparation of the Division 01 General Requirements sections of the specifications. Click here to learn more! at 5:30 pm
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
April 4, 2012
- Lunch n LEED Mat & Resources
  Lunch n LEED Mat & Resources
  Time: 12:00 pm
  There are numerous proposed changes to the MR section for 2012. This webinar will summarize the rationale for these changes and explain them in general terms. Examples drawn from real projects will be used to show the practical implications of the proposed changes. Upon completion of this webinar session, attendees will be able to better understand how the LEED MR credits for 2012 may change their practice. at 12:00 pm
April 10, 2012
- Healthy Indoor Air by Design
  Healthy Indoor Air by Design
  Time: 5:30 pm
  This intermediate level presentation is designed to communicate the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and empower architects, designers and specifiers to employ strategies to improve the IAQ in the spaces they are creating. The presentation will include background on the impact of indoor air pollution on human health and economics. Presented in partnership with ASID, IIDA and RDI. Click here for more details! at 5:30 pm
April 11, 2012
- Lunch n LEED Performance
  Lunch n LEED Performance
  Time: 12:00 pm
  Interested in optimizing the performance of your building? Join USGBC for this informative webinar that will emphasize the importance of data collection and analysis in achieving high performing buildings. This session will also discuss one of the new credit categories for LEED 2012: Performance (PF), which aims to encourage project teams to incorporate building performance metrics into the design, construction and operation of their buildings. Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to identify opportunities to integrate building performance monitoring into LEED projects, and articulate the ways to overcome some of the challenges associated with performance monitoring. at 12:00 pm

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