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LEEDuser helps you certify your building project through the following LEED rating systems with tips, checklists, sample documentation, forums, and more.

Browse for the Credit you need, or view all of the credits in each rating system:

  • LEED-NC: New Construction v2.2,
  • LEED-NC: New Construction v2009,
  • LEED-CS: Core and Shell v2009,
  • LEED-CI: Commercial Interiors v2009,
  • LEED-Schools v2009,
  • LEED-EBOM: Existing Buildings Operation and Maintenance v2009.

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    Sat, May 18, 2013
    changing prerequisite completed forms
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Linda Francis
    President
    Francis Consulting
    Sat, May 18, 2013
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    in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products     		5 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Casework
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		238 Jason Grant
    Principal
    Jason Grant Consulting
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    School addition - LEED Boundary
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 padraic o connell
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		255 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Good to know
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		13 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
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    RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Brett Farbstein
    Commissioning Engineer
    AKF Group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Form Questions
    in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment     		7 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Meaning of "Ready to Use Products"
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Alicia Silva
    CEO
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    CS - Residential Building
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 CRolim Engenharia
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		209 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
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    RE: Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		356 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		159 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    changing prerequisite completed forms
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Linda Francis
    President
    Francis Consulting
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Percantage Make-Up
    in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products     		5 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Casework
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		238 Jason Grant
    Principal
    Jason Grant Consulting
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    School addition - LEED Boundary
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 padraic o connell
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		255 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Brett Farbstein
    Commissioning Engineer
    AKF Group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Form Questions
    in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment     		7 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Entry mat in vestibule w/ tile surround
    in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		28 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Meaning of "Ready to Use Products"
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    CS - Residential Building
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 CRolim Engenharia
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: LEV discounted parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		209 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Ventilated attic roofs - Baseline Vs Proposed
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		111 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Educational Program
    in CS 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		42 Morteza Kasmaei
    Principal
    Climatic Design Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Vertical addition to a hotel project
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		45 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Determining FTE, PTE
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    Sr. Sustainability Professional
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
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    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
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    NC2.2 EQc6.1 & EQc6.2 - Do the shared multi-occupant spaces need
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    Consultant
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    LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC
    in LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC     		1 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    RE: re: BIRC
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    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
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    Consultant
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    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
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    Tue, Jun 5, 2012
    RE: Controllability of Systems
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		59 22 John Bauer
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    RE: Offices building Project Boundary
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    RE: Interior Lighting_24-hour operation project
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    Energy Performance Analyst
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    Mon, Jan 9, 2012
    RE: LZ2 - LZ3
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    IALD, LC, LEED AP, Principal
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    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
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    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		58 234 Michael Hill
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    Fri, Sep 2, 2011
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    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		58 207 Marcus Sheffer
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    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
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    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		58 188 Lauren Glasscock
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    Fri, Aug 13, 2010
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    RE: Commissioning Agent
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		58 53 Tristan Roberts
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    RE: Design Storm Interval
    in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control     		58 50 Jenny Carney
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    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
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    in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		20 Markus Henning
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    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
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    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		516 Santiago Rodriguez
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    in Owner team member and signatories     		12 Mairead Morrissey
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    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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    Director - Green Building Advisory
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    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
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    LEED AP BD+C
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
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    Managing Member
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    Principal
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    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
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