Archive for December, 2012

Getting Design Build MEP Right

We are excited about our first Mid-Missouri presentation of the year, “Getting Design Build MEP Right”!  Paul Todd Merrill, PE  is a Registered Professional Engineer in 6 states and responsible for planning, design and construction of Clayco’s sustainable efforts. In addition, he directs the sustainable design and construction education and training efforts within the organization and has been involved in over 30 LEED certified projects.

Jointly presented by USGBC-MGC Mid-Missouri Branch and Mid-Missouri AIA

WHERE:

Simon Oswald Architecture,

700 Cherry Street

Suite A
Columbia, MO 65201
p: 573.443.1407

Directions

WHEN:
Friday, January 11,
Noon to 1 PM

FEE:
Free to USGBC-MGC and AIA members
$10 for non-members

Register Online or at the door

Not a member yet? Join now and be a part of the green building movement to ensure that every building is a green building!




Members in the News – David McGuire, Mary Ostafi, Dave Zimmermann

David McGuire, Vice President of Architecture and Planning at the St. Louis Zoo, was interviewed by KSDK for a piece discussing the Saint Louis Zoo Expansion Project. This project and the opportunity to expand is a result of the Saint Louis Zoo Association’s recent purchase of a 13.5-acre site (formerly Forest Park Hospital) at 6150 Oakland Avenue in the City of St. Louis. The Zoo and its planning team hosted an open house on December 11, 2012  to present information about the planning process and to encourage public input on how the new site could be transformed. This open house is part of a six- to eight-month process. It represents the first step in creating a vision and plan for the Zoo expansion. Click here to access the article.

Mary Ostafi, Sustainability Consultant at HOK, Founding Director of Urban Harvest STL and Chair of the USGBC-MGC Program committee, was featured in a Fox 2 Precious Earth segment on December 11, 2012.  During the interview, Mary discusses Urban Harvest and the FOOD ROOF project, a rooftop community farm in downtown St. Louis.  The mission of Urban Harvest STL is to promote a healthful downtown community, enriching lives through education and innovation in urban agriculture, green space and multicultural connectivity.  Click here to view the interview.

Dave Zimmermann, Sheet Metal Workers Local 36’s Business Manager, was featured in a St. Louis Post Dispatch article on December 9, 2012 which highlighted three new union training facilities in the St. Louis area.  The Sheet Metal Workers, Painters, and Plumbers & Pipefitters unions are utilizing this down time in the economy to ramp up their apprenticeship programs  in preparation for when the economy rebounds. Click here to read the entire article.




State of the Chapter & Social

Click here to view a list of event attendees.

It’s that time again – we’re kicking off the new year with our annual State of the Chapter & Social on January 8, 2013!

Meet Chapter members and leaders while taking a look back at 2012 and a look forward at plans for the upcoming year. Enjoy complimentary wine and Schlafly beer while listening to the tunes of Dan and Mary Deweese. Committee chairs will highlight upcoming activities and present a multitude of opportunities for you to get involved in 2013.

Additionally, USGBC-MGC will issue a challenge to Chapter members and guests to make their homes more sustainable in 2013 – inside and out .

Representatives from the St. Louis Audubon Society will be on hand to speak with attendees about the Bring Conservation Home program, and the Missouri Botanical Garden will be available to discuss home energy audit resources and the new RainScape Rebates program which will launch January 7th.

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming the new year and contributing to our goal of transforming the built environment!

WHEN: Tuesday, January 8, 2013
5:30-6:15 pm – Registration & Networking
6:15-7:00 pm – Formal Presentation
7:00-7:30 pm – Additional Networking

WHERE: Alberici Headquarters, 8800 Page (63114) map

FEE: Free to all attendees!

REGISTER: Click here to register online.

QUESTIONS?
Contact USGBC-Missouri Gateway staff by email or phone (314) 577-0225.
Thanks to Our Event Sponsors!
Acorn Landscape Architecture

Schlafly Beer



EcoFaith St. Louis Meet Up – Dec 16

EcoFaith St. Louis shall meet again . . .

Any and all are welcomed to attend!

Working on sustainability/environmental challenges because of your spiritual or religious beliefs?

Is your congregation becoming greener?

Are you engaging with public policy issues? Composting? Solar? Recycling? Greening your building? Urban gardening? Something else? – as a spiritual practice?

Meet others from the Metropolitan St. Louis Interfaith Community.

Share resources. Make connections. Have fun!

WHEN:
Sunday, December 16, 2012
2:00-4:00pm

WHERE:
The Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust St. (at 21st)
St. Louis, MO 63103

PLEASE RSVP:
on the website – www.ecofaith.info
or via email – ecofaithstl@gmail.com

Click here to download the event flyer!