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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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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: what are your AGMBC Part II questions
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		327 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Definition of offices
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		28 Jill Dalglish, PE
    Founder & Senior Engineer
    Dalglish Daylighting
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    WEp1 fixture group for bicyclists
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		174 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    LEED v4 Homes
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		97 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    LEED certification for identical buildings
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		834 Kalyan Nishtala
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: CO2 sensors in future spaces
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		144 Andrew Mitchell, P.E.
    Mechanical Engineer / LEED Coordination Manager
    Moses & Associates
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: The building will provide
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		187 Helen Kessler
    President
    HJKessler Associates
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: view lines?
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		52 Jill Dalglish, PE
    Founder & Senior Engineer
    Dalglish Daylighting
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: 4 PCH Testing and SBR Verification
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		118 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Can I to charge bicycle parking?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		161 nathalie monory
    Architecte
    NEUF architectes
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: How are you interpreting this comment?
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		154 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Systems Required in Cx Scope
    in Schools 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		6 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    private minibus VS shuttle
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 ADRIENN GELESZ
    LEED AP
    ABUD Engineering Ltd.
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    ablution fixture
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		423 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		183 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
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    RE: Crushed Concrete used
    in CS 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		15 Heather DeGrella
    Director of Sustainable Education
    GreenCE, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Manufacturing Location for Casework
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		78 Pat Jung
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: water efficiency review
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		76 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Multiple thermostats averaging
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		117 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Fenestration SHGC for proposed model
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: translucent privacy glazing & EQc8.1 / 8.2
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		112 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    Preferred parking in master site project
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		197 Lolita Wu
    Sun, Jun 9, 2013
    On Site Renewable
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		68 Joseph Snider, AIA, LEED AP
    LEED Architect
    SEQUIL Systems, Inc.
    Sat, Jun 8, 2013
    RE: Tile Crack Prevention Underlay
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		42 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Interpretation #10202
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		217 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Preferred parking also equipped with charging station
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		53 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: CASE 3 - pedestrian-oriented hardscape area & 25% vegetated area
    in CS 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		27 Michal Marszalek
    Green Business Coordinator
    Skanska Property Poland
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Option 2 on campus - do we need to add a meter for irrigation?
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Mary Lea Tucker
    President
    Green Sage Consulting, LLC
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Building Envelope Commissioining CIR for Innovation Credit
    in NC v2.2 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		122 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Crawl space included in GSF? Interior courtyards?
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		87 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Building height to street width ratio calculation
    in ND-v2009: Walkable streets     		17 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Use of EA Cr 6 for a CS Project
    in EBOM 2009 EAc6: Emissions Reduction Reporting     		28 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: fire retardant coatings
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		337 John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
    Sustainability Consultant
    CSV Architects
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Wood waste to be recycled into biomass fuel
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		255 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Whole building Energy and Water Usage Data
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		11 Terry Squyres
    Principal
    GWWO Inc./Architects
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Recertification EAc4
    in Recertification     		44 Alicia Chu
    Sustainability Advisor
    Healthy Buildings
    Thu, Feb 28, 2013
    RE: Non-U.S. Regional Priority Credits for LEED ND
    in Non-U.S. Regional Priority Credits Added to LEED     		25 Melissa Merryweather
    Director
    Green Consult-Asia
    Fri, Feb 22, 2013
    RE: LEED for Retail - MRp1 Waste Stream Study
    in upcoming LEED for Retail     		11 Caroline Hedin
    Fri, Feb 22, 2013
    RE: use of LEED logo
    in LEED Logo usage on a video     		4 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, Feb 21, 2013
    RE: advanced buildings doc
    in Where can I find a copy of "Advanced Buildings: Energy Benchmark for High Performance Buildings (E-Benchmark)”?     		5 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Feb 21, 2013
    RE: Major Tenant Build-out During Certification Period
    in Major Tenant Build-out During Certification Period     		4 Jennifer Knocha
    Assistant
    Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
    Thu, Feb 14, 2013
    IEQc3.1
    in Requirment of Equipment storage yard     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    LEED-EBOM stress test
    in Where Do I Start?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: Elevators - Energy Consumption - Sources
    in Attaining credits through advanced elevator technology?     		6 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: Precertification and site/building area change
    in LEED-CS v3 Precertification     		37 Sandro Tubertini
    BDSP
    Thu, Jan 31, 2013
    RE: Best energy modeling software
    in What is the best strategy/software to model District Cooling for LEED     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Tue, Jan 29, 2013
    RE: Submitting Credits at Very End?
    in Design Submital - 1batch only ?     		15 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 28, 2013
    RE: LEED CI new tenant new registration required?
    in LEED-CI and Building Owner     		14 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    RE: LEED for Health Care or NC registration
    in Draft LEED Online Forms for LEED for Healthcare 2009     		11 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jan 14, 2013
    RE: Substantive revisions
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Tell us about your experiences with LEED 2009 - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Jan 7, 2013
    RE: Recertification Fees
    in LEED for Existing Buildings Recertification Is Here     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Jan 5, 2013
    RE: What can we learn?
    in USA Today attacks LEED schools next, again with selective use of data     		18 Z Smith
    Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
    Fri, Jan 4, 2013
    RE: Submit a review
    in Registering Projects     		16 Tony Holub
    Architect
    DKA
    Wed, Jan 2, 2013
    Two building connected by bridge.
    in Multiple Buildings - One Registration     		3 Zonda E. Team
    Zonda Engineering
    Fri, Dec 28, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: What constitutes a "Master Plan"?
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		278 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		278 48 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    RE: IEQ and related products
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		277 99 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 3, 2009
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		276 74 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		276 74 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: Flush monitoring requirements
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		276 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		274 83 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    IEQc1
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		273 144 Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Thornton Tomasetti
    Thu, Aug 13, 2009
    Which Spaces Should Be Included?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		273 55 Omer Moltay
    Mon, Jan 18, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		272 74 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Dec 8, 2009
    Issue -
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		272 99 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Automatic Credits for tenant improvement in new LEED Silver bldg
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		272 53 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Sep 8, 2009
    Using option (3) measuring lighting (%) percent
    in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		271 85 Reynaldo Castro
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 74 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 74 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		270 74 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 20, 2009
    RE: "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		270 55 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		269 55 Paul Girello
    Fri, Jan 15, 2010
    no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		269 20 Doug Drynan
    Thu, Nov 5, 2009
    RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		268 190 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Tile Crack Prevention Underlay
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		200 Laurie Winter
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Tables not displaying
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		26 Nena Elise
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Serving all occupants
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		161 Jennifer Benedict
    Gensler
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Section 1.4: Mechanical System Design Criteria
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		206 Nick Chiarelli
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Planned Transfer Center
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 Josh Mauldin
    ASA Architects
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		104 A Commings
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Projects outside the U.S.
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		396 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Projects outside the U.S.
    in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		219 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    different irrigation system between landscape and green roof
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Fri, May 31, 2013
    greenfield or previously developed land?
    in NC v2.2 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		55 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Fri, May 31, 2013
    Preferred Parking for CS?
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		23 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    Energy Model using ECB Method with Existing AHU
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		368 Mark Stromberg
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    LEED Health Care 2009 MR Prerequisite 2: PBT Source Reduction
    in Healthcare-v2009: PBT source reduction - mercury     		1 William Kelly
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    Racking system in warehouse
    in CS 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		17 Jean-Baptiste Noel
    ESD Operations Manager
    Green & Global Consulting Pte. Ltd.
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    LEED Heatlhcare - FTE Calculation
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		104 Craig Pryde
    Principal
    ppk architects
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Campus with Already Certified Building
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		327 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    1/4 Mile Walking Distance - Crosswalks
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 Mark Hirschi
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Bi-weekly Inspections - must be done by??
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		42 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Building Footprint
    in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		80 Marcela Larrain
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Pilot credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		37 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Wed, May 29, 2013

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