LEED EB Technical Review - August 8
Late Registration Begins August 1
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WHAT: LEED for Existing Buildings Technical Review
This
full day workshop will help you gain knowledge on greening the
operations and maintenance of your existing building and achieving LEED
EB certification. It will also help you begin to prepare for taking the
LEED AP Exam in the Existing Building track.
WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2008
8:30 am - 5:00 pm (registration begins at 8 am)
WHERE: Ameren Headquarters (just off the Atrium)
1901 Chouteau Avenue, 63103
COST:
Early - $345, national USGBC members; $445 non-members
Late (begins 08/01/2008) - $375, national USGBC members; $495, non-members
TO REGISTER: Go to www.usgbc.org/workshops/register
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USGBC CAPITOL HILL DAY
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USGBC is holding an inaugural Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, DC,
on September 9-10 in order to enhance congressional understanding of
green building practices, USGBC, and its chapters.
USGBC is seeking input and participation from the broader Chapter community. Chapter members interested in attending Congressional Advocacy Day or simply in providing feedback are invited to fill out a questionnaire by close of business Monday, August 4.
Space in the Congressional Advocacy Day is limited. USGBC staff in Washington DC will review the information submitted and notify individuals
who have been selected to participate. USGBC
will cover the cost of accommodations, travel and meals for all participants.
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GREEN COMMUNITIES FUNDING
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Enterprise Communities Green Communities Program has recently announced that grant funds up to $50,000 will be available beginning August 5 for developers committed to providing green, affordable housing. Grant applications must be received by September 18. Awards are expected to be made by the first week of November. Enterprise is holding an online meeting on Tuesday, August 5 at 1 PM Central to review the application process. Information on joining the August 5 meeting, grant guidelines and information on the application process can be found on the Green Communities webiste. Please note that Enterprise and its Partners have recently updated the Green Communities Criteria.
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| NEWLY CERTIFIED LEED BUILDINGS IN ST. LOUIS!
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St. Louis is growing greener all the time with 21 LEED Certified commercial projects and 2 LEED Certified homes. Congratulations to the following projects on their recent LEED Certification!
- Bick Group iBuilding - LEED NC Gold
- Express Scripts Headquarters - LEED NC Certified
- Freize Harley-Davidson - LEED NC Gold
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USGBC-STL AUGUST PROGRAM: LEED BUILDING TOUR
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Mark Your Calendars!
We'll be touring the Solae Headquarters on August 12. Keep your eyes open for all the details and the official announcment later this week.
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| BEYOND GREEN HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING AWARDS
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Application Deadline - October 15, 2008
The Sustainable Building Industry Council invites applications for its 2008 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. Applications are due by October 15, 2008. Awards will be presented January 2009.
The Sustainability Building Industry Council's whole building approach to design includes 8 design objectives: sustainable, accessible, aesthetic, cost-effective, functional, productive/healthy, historic, and safe & secure. Applications can be made in two categories: high-performance buildings and high-performance initiatives.
For more information or to download the call for entries and application, visit the SBIC website.
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