KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Burns & McDonnell is offering a free webinar that will help you see through the green wash and understand why sustainable design could be good for your future.

The event will take place at noon central time on March 25, 2008. After the live event, the video presentation and webinar slides will be available here:

It seems like we are on sustainability overload, with almost everything claiming to be green. Come learn what the terms mean, why you should care, common tools, how to apply them and what to expect. We'll provide answers to basic questions about sustainability and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED^®) rating system:

• What is the difference between sustainability and sustainable design?
• Why should I consider LEED certification for my facilities?
• What are the LEED standards?
• How much does LEED certification cost?
• What is carbon neutral?
• Which LEED standard applies to my project, and how do I use it?
• Where are we now, and where are we headed with sustainable design?

Your Instructors

• Karen D. Stelling, PE, LEED AP, is an associate vice president and leads the sustainable design steering committee for Burns & McDonnell.
• Amy R. Clement, PE, LEED AP, is a project manager in the Aviation & Facilities Group at Burns & McDonnell and a principal member of the sustainable design steering committee.
• Laura Girard, PE, LEED AP, CEM, is a project manager and energy engineer in the Energy Services Group, specializing in sustainable design and LEED for existing buildings.