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USGBC-STL E-News
April 3, 2008

Upcoming Chapter Events
For more information on the following events, visit our Events & Program page

April 8 - The Current State of Sustainable Design: An International Perspective by Dr. Kath Williams - in partnership with SLCCC

April 20 - USGBC-STL Earth Day Booth in Forest Park

May 9 - LEED for Schools Technical Review at St. Louis Community College Wildwood Campus

May 20 - LEED Showcase *

June 22 - 24 - Greening the Heartland - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

July 14 - LEED NC Technical Review *

July 17 - Dark Skies program in partnership with American Institute of Architects - St. Louis and the St. Louis Astronomical Society *

* Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact USGBC-STL at (314) 577-0854 or usgbc-stl@mobot.org for more information.

 

In This Issue:

The Current State of Sustainable Design: An International Perspective by Dr. Kath Williams - April 8

Join USGBC-STL and the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers to hear Dr. Kath Williams, former president of the World Green Building Council, share her global perspective on the state of green building including:

  • Key drivers in the U. S. and internationally
  • Impact of rating systems
  • Feedback on first costs and operational savings
  • Assessment of market adoption
  • Future trends

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 5:30 pm Registration & networking, 6:15 pm Program
WHERE: Alberici Headquarters, 8800 Page Ave (63114)
COST: Free to USGBC-STL and SLCCC members and students, $20.00 for non-members
Please RSVP by noon on Friday, April 4 to:
USGBC-STL at usgbc-stl@mobot.org or (314) 577-0225 or
SLCCC at info@slccc.net or (636) 394-6200

Program Sponsored by:
Alberici
Corrigan Co
Durrant
Johnson Controls
Landco Construction
Sachs Electric
Tarlton

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Greening the Heartland Registration NOW OPEN!

Be sure to visit the Greening the Heartland website at www.greeningtheheartland.org to check out the semi-final program and register for what is shaping up to be a great conference!

WHAT: Greening the Heartland 2008 - 5th Annual Green Building & Sustainability Conference
WHEN: June 22 - 24, 2008
WHERE: St. Louis, MO, America's Center

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Newly Certified LEED Buildings in St. Louis!

The St. Louis green building community is very busy. Congratulations to the following projects on their recent LEED Certification! The St. Louis Region is now up to 16 LEED Certified commercial buildings and 2 LEED Certified Homes!

  • Engelmohr Residence - LEED-Homes Platinum
  • Holcim Main Office Building - LEED NC Certified
  • Renovation of University City City Hall - LEED NC Certified
  • Security Building - LEED Core & Shell Silver

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Land Development & LEED Program - April 9

WHAT: Land Development & LEED: A Simple Green Solution
WHEN: Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 7:45 am - noon, lunch provided directly following the seminar
WHERE: Orlando Gardens Banquet Center
2050 Dorsett Village/Venezia Room, Maryland Heights (63043)
For more information or to RSVP, contact: Mike Baese at 314-471-1931,
mike.baese@ads-pipe.com or Jeff Schmidt at 314-239-9803, jeff.schmidt@hancor.com

Seminar will cover:

  • MSD Approved stormwater BMP’s
  • Product presentations relative to the LEED Green Building Rating System
  • Water Quality Improvement Structures

Keynote Speaker: Mark Meyer, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer - Intuition & Logic

Hosted by Advanced Drainage System and Hancor, Inc.
3.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) available

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Earth Day in Forest Park - Volunteer to work the Chapter booth!


The Chapter will have a booth at this year's Annual Earth Day Festival In Forest Park on Sunday, April 20. The booth will focus on Green Homes and Green Schools. Volunteering at a USGBC-STL is fun and easy - show up, smile and talk to folks about green building! There are still a few open volunteer slots left.

For more information or to sign up, contact Hope Breidenbach at usgbc-stl@mobot.org or 314-577-0225!

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EarthWays Center Educational Offerings

The Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center has a packed spring with the following educational opportunities:

Problem Solving Sustainability for the Small Business Owner - April 30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Join this introduction discussion on how to incorporate sustainability into your small business practice. From recycling programs, indoor air quality, and purchasing policies to employee carpooling, energy use and generating a marketing message – there is always a way for the small business owner to get started greening their practice and to plan for additional, future sustainability measures. Instructors: Glenda Abney and Jean Ponzi. Advanced registration is required by calling 314-577-0220 or e-mailing earthways.center@mobot.org. Cost: $15 Missouri Botanical Garden member, $20 non-member

Improving Energy & Comfort at Home - May 22, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Glenda Abney; $10 Missouri Botanical Garden member, $15 non-member

Greening Your New Home – No Greenwashing Allowed - May 7, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Ponzi; Free

Where Is “Away”: Leaving For The Landfill - June 7, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Katy Mike Smaistrla; $10 Missouri Botanical Garden member, $15 non-member

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Training - June 9 - June 13, 2008

Are you a contractor interested in helping to improve the efficiency of existing homes? Then you should become part of the Greater St. Louis Regional Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. EarthWays Center coordinates this local effort in Missouri and Illinois. For information on this program contact Korey Hart at 314-577-0228 or korey.hart@mobot.org.

For details, on any of the classes above, please visit the EarthWays Center Adult Class Schedule.

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ASLA Central States Conference - April 21 - 23

WHAT: An annual conference of landscape architects, students and associated professionals, bringing together the American Society of Landscape Architects chapters of Iowa, Prairie Gateway, Saint Louis, Great Plains and Oklahoma. This year's conference features presentations on green roofs, green & sustainable technologies and the importance of urban areas & open space!
WHEN: April 21 - 23, 2008
WHERE: St. Louis, MO - Eric P. Newman Education Center at Washington University
For more information, visit the ASLA Central States Conference website

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LEED for Schools Technical Review - May 9

WHAT: LEED for Schools Technical Review
WHEN: Friday, May 9, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: St. Louis Community College at Wildwood
COST: Early Bird: $345 for national USGBC members; $445 for non-members
Late (begins 05/02/08) $375 for national USGBC members; $495 for non members

This full day workshop will help you understand credit categories of the LEED for Schools Rating System. You will become familiar with tools for implementing LEED on school projects as well as the costs and benefits of healthy schools. Instructors are Jason Hanline and Bob Kobet.

To register go to www.usgbc.org/workshops/register. For more information, download the workshop flyer.

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Energy Action Workshop (Rescheduled) - May 9

Laclede Gas Company is sponsoring this FREE half-day Energy Action Workshop to discuss how to improve energy efficiency and operations in commercial and industrial building applications. Information will be provided on energy management programs and energy conservation recommendations for existing buildings. Lunch will be provided. Speakers include:

  • Paul Wilkinson, American Gas Association, Washington DC
  • Neil Leslie, Gas Technology Institute, Chicago
  • JoAnn Brookes and Tim Gaidis, HOK, St. Louis
  • Ellen Franconi, Architectural Energy Corporation, Boulder
  • Ann Murphy Hill, Murphy Company, St. Louis

WHEN: Friday, May 9 - Breakfast at 7:00 am, Program at 8:00 am and Lunch at 12:00 pm
WHERE: St. Charles Conference & Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza/Vetrans Memorial Parkway
TO REGISTER: Contact Tom Schultz at tschultz@lacledegas.com or (314) 342-0684

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