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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.

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  • 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: 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
    Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		355 Katie Schulze
    Project Specialist
    Investive Building Projects
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Good to know
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		13 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    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
    Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1
    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
    NORR
    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
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    RE: IEQc5 for Healthcare
    in Healthcare-v2009: Indoor chemical and pollutant source control     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Sat, Mar 23, 2013
    Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics
    in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials     		2 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    Line between consumables and 'process' consumables
    in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables     		77 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: What standards should I use?
    in Schools IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		75 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: About the "Cost-saving ahead" factor in WEc2
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: PDF Forms
    in EBOM 2009 MRp1: Sustainable Purchasing Policy     		25 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: Elevated Air Speed
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		44 Marco Barrera
    Engineer
    FMS Engineering
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: USGBC Overhauls Demand Response Pilot - in Response to Critics
    in Pilot Credit 8: Demand Response     		29 Daniel Whittet
    LEED AP BD&C EBOM Assoc. AIA
    AHA Consulting Engineers
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: Smoking areas
    in CS 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		38 charles bell
    principal
    theGreenTeam, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: Undefined Outdoor Spaces
    in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		20 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: Whose invoice is necesary?
    in CS 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		16 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: Project GFA excluding underground parking areas?
    in CS 2009 MRc1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		14 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: Green guide applicable to thos credit at all?
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		40 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: EA Cre 4_LEEDonline form
    in CS 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		36 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: outdoor delivery rates in a naturally ventilated space
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: Do cubicle partitions count as furniture/durable goods in MRC2?
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		59 Jubilee Daniels, MLA, LEED AP O+M
    Consultant, Sustainable Buildings and Operations
    Jubilee Environmental Consulting
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Wet mineral wool on spandrel
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		17 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: Previously developed land
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		11 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Man-made canal
    in NC v2.2 SSc1: Site Selection     		19 Ye Yao
    Engineer
    ARUP
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: Question regarding the OPR and BOD
    in CI 2009 EAc2: Enhanced Commissioning     		19 Robert Calloway
    President
    Global Facility Solutions, LLC
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    IEQ credits
    in Power Plant Process Space     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Jul 30, 2011
    RE: At least in the older LEED
    in New Credits after Preliminary Review?     		2 Steve Offutt
    Fri, Jul 29, 2011
    RE: Re: Promotional code
    in How to get a promotional code?     		8 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Wed, Jul 27, 2011
    RE: Very good presentation,
    in Live Webcast: LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have     		11 Josh Mauldin
    ASA Architects
    Wed, Jul 27, 2011
    RE: LEED Automation
    in LEED Automation     		4 John Albrecht
    Director of LEED Services
    Sieben Energy Assoc.
    Tue, Jul 12, 2011
    Earning Certs within 5 years
    in Earning certification within 5 years     		1 Barry Giles
    Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M
    BuildingWise LLC
    Mon, Jul 11, 2011
    RE: 2 buildings on one site, one equipment, etc
    in Two buildings on one site, one equipment, and only one building pursuing LEED     		3 Barry Giles
    Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M
    BuildingWise LLC
    Fri, Jul 8, 2011
    Re: Addition to LEED Certified Building
    in Addition to LEED Certified Building     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Jul 7, 2011
    RE: USGBC response...(EBOM growth)
    in Growth of EB O&M projects?     		2 Scott Dunning
    Architect
    HKS, Inc.
    Wed, Jul 6, 2011
    LEED matrix
    in Submittal Checklist     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jul 5, 2011
    YES!!
    in Inconsistency of LEED Requirements between reference manuals, credit forms and review comments.     		1 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Jun 16, 2011
    Re: LEED NC versus LEED for Homes for Temporary Lodging Faciliti
    in LEED NC versus LEED for Homes for Temporary Lodging Facilities     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jun 14, 2011
    Re: Facility Alterations and Additions
    in Facility Alterations and Additions     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jun 14, 2011
    Pl information
    in Front End Project Information - LEED online PI f1, PI f2, PI f3, PI f4     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 13, 2011
    ACP
    in Additional Details - interpretation     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 8, 2011
    Reopening a design phase credit - by Marcus Hanlon
    Tue, Jun 7, 2011
    From USGBC Website
    in Bank - branches     		1 Candace Small
    Thu, Jun 2, 2011
    my experience
    in LEED core + shell vs. new construction     		1 Candace Small
    Thu, Jun 2, 2011
    Comments
    in Mixed Used Development Certification     		1 Candace Small
    Wed, Jun 1, 2011
    vinyl windows in LEED
    in pvc windows and cooling towers     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 1, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    right to access checklist
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		84 26 Joanna Yaghooti
    Director of Sustainable Design
    PageSoutherlandPage
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    RE: Independent review of contractors submittals
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		84 43 Chris Ladner
    Partner
    Viridian
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Alternative standards
    in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment     		84 49 Martin Mechtenberg
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		84 57 Paul C
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    How does this pilot credit link to the 'process loads' in EA1?
    in Pilot Credit 3: Medical and Process Equipment Efficiency     		83 23 Julian Bott
    Principal Design Consultant
    Cundall Hong Kong
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		83 43 Landon Chapman
    Graduate Architect, LEED AP
    MSKTD & Associates, Inc.
    Tue, Jul 13, 2010
    RE: no desigated/assigned/reserved parking for tenant
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		83 84 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		83 395 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Residental AND Commercial
    in Project Information form     		82 45 Deborah Spira
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		82 55 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Sep 29, 2010
    RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		82 57 Paul C
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		82 57 Paul C
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		82 57 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Permanent entryways on the roof
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		82 64 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    Gas Fired Equipment
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		82 70 Chris Dewey
    Project Manager
    Van Auken Akins Architects LLC
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Staging Flush Out.
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		82 124 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		81 43 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 24, 2010
    RE: 2004 GSA Report on Cost of LEED
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		81 43 Sayeed Muhammad
    Principal Consultant
    Green Building Consultants (S) Pte Ltd
    Mon, Mar 21, 2011
    Exterior lighting - option 3
    in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		81 82 Tanmay Tathagat
    Environmental Design Solutions
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    no desigated/assigned/reserved parking for tenant
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		81 84 Kathy Buck
    Senior Project Manager
    Neumann/Smith Architecture
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Is data being gathered and used?
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jan 22, 2013
    Kitchen Food Service Equipment
    in Schools 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		3 Hamilton Cort
    Principal
    Cort Architectural Group
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    Surface brightness requirement
    in Pilot Credit 22: Quality Interior Lighting     		9 Fatima Plaza
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    embodied energy
    in Pilot Credit 63: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment     		7 Jody Solell
    Owner
    Solar Electrics
    Fri, Jan 18, 2013
    LEED Boundary/Gross Floor Area for LEED-CI project
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		81 Alejandro Rivera Rivera
    Junior Engineer
    Studio Domus
    Wed, Jan 16, 2013
    Material-Efficient Framing based on LEED-Homes?
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		355 Heather DeGrella
    Director of Sustainable Education
    GreenCE, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 15, 2013
    Development density of the surrounding residential zone or neigh
    in How to Document SSc2 with Map Data     		30 Gaston Viau
    Tue, Jan 15, 2013
    Project information (PI) forms
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		81 Ameet AA
    Tue, Jan 15, 2013
    street network
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		67 Sara Aschliman
    Mon, Jan 14, 2013
    New LEED boundary definition for SSc8
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, Jan 14, 2013
    USGBC Membership and Cont. Ed
    in Webcast Video: – LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have     		14 Cassandra Kail
    MWA Architects
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    Modified AHU
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		364 Alejandro Rivera Rivera
    Junior Engineer
    Studio Domus
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    Multi-family - Energy Disclosure Requirement
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 Jeremy Kuhre
    Sustainable Buildings & Operations Manager
    Sustainable Solutions Corporation
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    Bicycle Network
    in Pilot Credit 30: Alternative Transportation     		6 Nate Steeber
    LEED Consultant & Designer
    Sol Developments
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    WE-P1 Reduced Occupancy Guidance
    in How to Complete the LEED-NC WEp1 Form in LEED Online     		35 Bruce Albright
    LEEDAP O+M
    PJS
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    LI #2500/#10209 Shower Requirements for Mixed Use Buildings
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Wed, Jan 9, 2013
    note to LEED users posting to this forum
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 4, 2013
    Carbon Offset V4 Alternative Compliance Success - LEED CI
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		77 Andreas Gyr
    Mary Davidge Associates
    Thu, Jan 3, 2013
    USGBC BPP
    in Pilot Credit 38: Advanced Utility Tracking     		4 Sara Aschliman
    Thu, Jan 3, 2013
    Missing requirement on Pilot Form?
    in Pilot Credit 53: Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials     		3 Brian Leet
    Freeman French Freeman
    Mon, Dec 31, 2012

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