January 17
The Power of Zero: Taking on Living Building Challenge
Speaker: Laura Lesniewski and Steve McDowell, BNIM Architects
March 11
Integrating Light into Our Environments: Creating Partnerships for a More Sustainable Future
Speaker: Kevin J. Flynn, AIA, IESNA, Executive Vice President, Kiku Obata & Company
In partnership with IFMA & IESNA
March 23
The Benefits and Challenges of Building Green-Certified Homes
Speakers: Dan Miesner, Building Manager, Innsbrook Resort and Conference Center; Phil Fingerhut, The Meyer Company for St. Louis County Department of Planning; Paul Henckler, CEO, Trumpet Builders and Land Services; and Ed Fieser, Owner, Max Home Performance
In partnership with St. Louis Home Builders Association
April 3
Greening Your School & District 101: What do you need to know to take the first steps?
Speaker: Franklin Brown, Ohio School Facilities Commission
In partnership with the Cooperating School Districts
April 8
The Current State of Sustainable Design: An International Perspective
Speaker: Dr. Kath Williams, Past President of World Green Building Council
In partnership with the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers
May 20
5th Annual LEED Showcase, featuring:
- Danforth University Center – Washington University
- Edwin Watts South Wind Park – Springfield IL Parks Department
- Cupples Station Building One – Conrad Properties
- 8610 Page Business Center – Green Street Properties
June 22-24
Greening the Heartland 2008
July 23
Quality Lighting in Our Communities – The Night Sky
Speakers: Steve Andert, PE, William Tao & Associates; Kevin J. Flynn, AIA, Kiku Obata & Company; Michael Malolepszy, St. Louis Astronomical Society; and Robert Wagner, Missouri Night Sky Protection Act
In partnership with American Institute of Architects-St. Louis and the St. Louis Astronomical Society
August 12
Annual LEED Building Tour: Solae Global Headquarters
September 9
Sustainable Health Care Facilities – Cost & Return
Speaker: Kim Shinn, TLC Engineering for Architecture
October 15
Water Harvesting
Speaker: J. Joe Scott, Cannon Design