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Whole Building Commissioning - March 18 Program
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Don't forget to RSVP for next week's Chapter Program in partnership with Greater Saint Louis Chapter of the
Construction
Specifications Institute!
Speaker: Laura Ludwig, P.E., QCxP, Cotter
Consulting, Inc.
When
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
5:30 - Registration & Networking
6:15 - 7:30- Presentation
Where
AmerenUE Headquarters' Auditorium (just off the atrium)
1901 Chouteau Avenue (63103)
Fee
Free to USGBC-STL and CSI members and students
$20.00 for Non-members
Please
RSVP to usgbc-stl@mobot.org
or call (314) 577-0225.
Program Sponsored by William Tao & Associates
For more information, please see the program announcement. And don't forget to bring your refillable water bottle! |
Janine Benyus at Washington University - March 19
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Janine Benyus, of the Biomimicry Institute, will speak at Washington University as part of the Engineers Without Borders Speakers Series. Janine was a keynote speaker at Greenbuild 2008. This event is free and open to the public!
WHAT: Janine Benyus lecture - Biomimicry: Building From Nature's Blueprints
WHEN: Thursday March 19th at 5:30 pm
WHERE: Graham Chapel at Washington University
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Introducing . . . LEED Core Concepts & Strategies
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This is full day workshop focuses on the
new version of LEED,
which will launch on April 27, 2009.
WHAT:The LEED
Core Concepts and Strategies course will provide essential knowledge
of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts for
those seeking a better understanding of LEED or pursuing GBCI's LEED
Green Associate (Tier I) credential. LEED concepts will be
presented at the credit category level - across building types and
rating systems - and basics on the building certification process
will be covered.
WHEN: Thursday,
April 2, 2009, 8:30 am -
5:00 pm
WHERE: RCGA Regional
Collaboration Center
1 Met
Square, 13th Floor, Downtown
St. Louis COST: Early Registration - $345 for USGBC National Member and $445 for non-members Late Registration - begins Thursday, March 26 - $375 for USGBC National Member and $495 for non-members. |
Missouri Green Building Legislation Update
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We are excited about all the green building specific legislation that's been filed this year! Check out the summaries below.
Senate Bill 430
(Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Smith)
Creates and modifies provisions pertaining to environmentally
sustainable practices.
- Energy-Efficient
Appliances: any appliance purchased with any portion of state funding shall be
an Energy Star appliance.
- State
Buildings: any state building built, substantially renovate or acquired for
lease must be certified by the USGBC under LEED Silver
- Codes: gives counties of the third classification the
same authority to adopt a building code as current law provides to counties of
the first and second classifications.
- Income Tax Deductions: on the purchase of qualified hybrid motor
vehicles.
- Green Schools Grant: $500,000
a year aggregate in grants to public school districts for obtaining LEED
certification on new or substantial renovation projects.
Senate Bill 431 (Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Smith): Creates a tax credit
for the construction or renovation of buildings using environmentally
sustainable techniques. Tax credit consists of three components: green whole
building component; green base building component; and the green tenant and
space component.
Senate Bill 543 (Sponsored by Sen. David Pearce): Creates a tax credit for homes built under green build
standards. Tax credit based on rating system of NAHB and LEED-H
Green building, energy efficiency and renewable energy are hot topics among our Missouri lawmakers this year. Check out Missouri Votes Conservation's website for a broader (and much longer!) list of legislation.
Questions? Contact our Government Advocacy Subcommittee Chair, Richard Schuessler at 314-817-2686 or
richard.schuessler@ffic.com
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Growing Green Awards Celebrates
over 80 nominees!
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We've been blown away by the response to the Growing Green Awards call for nominations - over 80 nominations poured in. We're impressed by the great work of the nominees that is transforming the built environment in the St. Louis Region! Check out the Growing Green Award Nominees.
We will announce the winners on March 31 at the Growing Green Awards Celebration at the Coronado Ballroom. We hope you'll join us! View the invitation or purchase tickets online.
Thanks to our Growing Green Award Sponsors:
Oak Sponsor: AmerenUE
Acorn Sponsors: Laclede Gas * TMA Architects
Media Partners: Riverfront Times * stlouisgreen.com * The Healthy Planet
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Sign up for ReSource St. Louis' E-mail list
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The mission of ReSource St. Louis is to divert construction and demolition materials
from local landfills by offering environmentally and financially responsible
alternatives to the traditional construction process.
The ReSource St. Louis website has recently been renovated with upgrades to the Materials Exchange. The more folks using this exchange, the more things we can divert from the landfill!
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Thanks to our 2009 Chapter Sponsors!
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Platinum
AmerenUE
Clayco, Inc.
Hastings & Chivetta
Missouri Botanical Garden
Vertegy, An Alberici EnterpriseWilliam A. Kerr FoundationGoldAllied Waste
Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
Enterprise Rent A Car
HOK
McCarthy Building Companies
Paric
Tarlton, Inc.
The Korte Company
William B. Ittner, Inc.
SilverCB&E Construction Group
Johnson Controls
Kozeny-Wagner, Inc.
New System Janitorial Supply
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 36
Trane
USGBC-STL 2009 Sponsorship Opportunities
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