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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: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		139 Ameet AA
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Form
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		88 M K
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		37 Paola Moschini
    Architect LEED AP BD+C
    MACRO DESIGN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: CI for retail?
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		345 Jan Hesse
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Building eyebrows count towards area?
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		173 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recycling Rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		190 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy - Help Please!
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		106 Gary Shlifer
    Green Building Professional LEED AP BD+C, Homes - Chief Sustainability Professional
    Guernsey
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Indoor Turf
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		201 Martha Norbeck
    President
    C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: ablution fixture
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		431 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		38 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: LEED v4 Voting
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		34 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		245 Michael McVinney
    LEED Program Manager
    Sauer Incorporated
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recertification
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		3 David Wood
    Property Coordinator
    Jones Lang Lasalle/ BNY Mellon
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Innovation Credit: Electric charge stations
    in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations     		39 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Meeting GIBp2 and GIBp3 in mixed uUse Buildings not fully leased
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		171 Marc Mondor
    Principal
    evolve LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		34 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Interior Places of Respite
    in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite     		5 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Park & Community Centers = Services?
    in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		8 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Potential crossover credit from New Construction to Schools?
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		38 James Leonard
    via Buro Happold
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: MRc4 and MRc7
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		267 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: WC's
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		159 OSCAR DE LA RED
    LEED AP BD+C
    PROMEC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Exterior window shades controllability
    in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting     		2 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics
    in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Still a Pilot Credit?
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Jessica Wuest
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		58 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Just joined in with LEED
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		42 alex songs
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Leakage Rate in v5 Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		31 Andy Rhoades
    Partner
    Leading Edge Consulting
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Construction Waste Management (Material & Resources : Credit 2)
    in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		97 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: SSc2 Site Area vs LEED Project Boundry
    in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		31 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Daylight controls in ALL daylit areas within 15 ft?
    in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls     		48 Maria Porter
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Skanska Sweden
    Mon, May 20, 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: Form Questions
    in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment     		7 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED 2012 3rd Public Comment Period Announced - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    RE: Team Members Blocked from accessing the Project
    in Owner team member and signatories     		12 Mairead Morrissey
    Principal Environmental Consultant
    AWN Consulting Ltd
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    RE: project budget
    in Budget and Historic Project Data     		3 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Wed, Jan 25, 2012
    LEED Fellow - by Heather Holdridge
    Wed, Jan 25, 2012
    Cost info on LEED EBOM
    in The Cost of LEED EBOM Re-certification     		3 James Doyle
    Owner
    ConServe
    Fri, Jan 20, 2012
    LEED Project Mechanical Engineer Volunteer Available - by Matthew Lusardi
    Sat, Jan 14, 2012
    Should be good to go
    in Eligibility for LEED AP exam     		2 Candace Small
    Thu, Jan 12, 2012
    re: LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities
    in LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 10, 2012
    RE: Dear All, I am new on LEED
    in Existing Building with an outbuilding addition     		3 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 10, 2012
    LEED Certification Project Submittal Tips from GBCI - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Jan 4, 2012
    Credit Specific
    in How to group multiple buildings?     		2 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jan 3, 2012
    Good Day, Except for EAP2 and
    in List of performance period lengths     		1 Jubilee Daniels, MLA, LEED AP O+M
    Consultant, Sustainable Buildings and Operations
    Jubilee Environmental Consulting
    Tue, Jan 3, 2012
    L-3 form
    in LEED Databases     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 30, 2011
    RE: Yes
    in Water Efficiency - Water Meter requirement     		2 Natalie Tan
    Thu, Dec 29, 2011
    RE: IES vs other software
    in Has anyone done LEED energy modelling using Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) software     		2 Sauraj Gautam
    Business Development Manager
    IES LTD.
    Sun, Dec 25, 2011
    Re: LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space
    in LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Dec 20, 2011
    late submission
    in Submission Timeline     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Dec 18, 2011
    RE: Spec Sections vs. LEED Credits checklist?
    in How to "Green" Specs on LEED Projects     		8 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Thu, Dec 15, 2011
    RE: LEED certification deadline
    in Deadline to Submit Construction Submittal - LEED NC (LEED for Schools)     		3 Francis Chua
    Project Architect
    Nadaskay Kopelson Architects
    Tue, Dec 13, 2011
    Consistency, Consistency, Consistency
    in Changes to Recognition Package for Pre-LEED 2009 Certified Projects     		10 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Dec 8, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		162 255 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Thu, Jan 28, 2010
    RE: Rock Ballasting
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		162 18 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    Rock Ballasting
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		158 18 Chris Munn
    Director, National Operations
    Chelsea Group, Ltd.
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    100% recycling rate claims
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		151 255 Yancy Wright
    Director
    Sellen Sustainability / Sellen Construction
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		151 42 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		149 42 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: FSC Timber outside of the US
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		147 245 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		143 255 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		140 42 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		136 42 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: Core fixtures included?
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		134 175 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Fri, Sep 11, 2009
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		134 42 Shira Norman
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    FSC Timber outside of the US
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		124 245 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    Re-used wood
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		121 245 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: 100% recycling rate claims
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		117 255 Valerie Walsh
    Sustainable Design & Construction Consultants
    Walsh Sustainability Group
    Fri, Jan 15, 2010
    RE: calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		116 139 JP Rout
    Wed, Jan 6, 2010
    Is it worth it? Maybe.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		116 245 Kenley Kyle
    Sen. Sales Engineer
    Sigler Inc.
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		112 139 Gregory Hurst
    Office Manager
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Local zoning requires no parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		111 88 Michael Miller
    Project Architect
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		108 56 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    MRc5 Calculator Question
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		5 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Tenant Guidelines for Large Project
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		46 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Doing both the Level II assessment and credit EA2.3 "ongoing Cx"
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Tom Kennedy
    Thomas E Kennedy, PE
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Rainwater storage system
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Amendnment to existing Lease Agreement
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		6 Jay Murray
    LEED Administrator
    Commercial Construction Consulting
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Chiller
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Does a Real Estate Tax is
    in CI 2009 MRc1.1: Tenant Space—Long-Term Commitment     		29 Joseph Goldstein
    JGArchitects
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    What is a self-reported course that qualifies for CMP
    in LEED AP Credential Maintenance: Tips from GBCI and LEEDuser     		1 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		37 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Cistern doesn't fulfull need, but there is no-potable backup
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Sarah Picking
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Supplementary ventilation for after-hours
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		99 Diana Nezamutinova
    Associate
    Dalen Strategies
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    All LEED sample forms
    in Sample LEED Online credit forms     		3 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    Epoxy Finishes
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		339 Shaun Andriano
    Project Manager
    C2 Design Architecture
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    deleted
    in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		167 Ameet AA
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    Questions
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		37 Lolita Wu
    Sun, Apr 28, 2013
    Blower Door Testing - Multi Unit Residential Building
    in NC v2.2 EQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		47 Erin Norton
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		37 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    We are working on food
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		49 Elizabeth Powers
    Principal
    O'Brien & Company
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Average Pressure Differential Calculation - Underground Parking
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		64 Nathan Lee
    Project Engineer
    SGS Korea
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    low emittig count for green vehicles?
    in NC-2009: Green vehicles     		4 Albert Sagrera
    Architect
    Societat Organica
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013

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