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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
    PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		107 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Scooter Parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		219 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Line between consumables and 'process' consumables
    in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables     		78 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: E Cigarettes
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		74 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Occupant feedback
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy     		45 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    retention basin and infiltration on site
    in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		109 ADRIENN GELESZ
    LEED AP
    ABUD Engineering Ltd.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    emergency Stairs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		202 Omar ElRawy
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Definition direct line of sight
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Community Connectivity
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		128 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		27 Steve Beck
    Chief Sustainability Officer
    LeChase Construction Services LLC
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    VOC limit floor coating
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		340 Andreas Offele
    Ed. Züblin AG - Zentrale Technik TNB
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		141 Ameet AA
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Project registered as CS2009 but developer just sold 70%
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		346 Sonia M. Miranda Palacios
    RA / LEED AP BD+C / QCxP
    cota.CERO / Estudio Grinberg
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		107 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Scooter Parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		219 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Line between consumables and 'process' consumables
    in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables     		78 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: E Cigarettes
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		74 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Occupant feedback
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy     		45 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    retention basin and infiltration on site
    in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		109 ADRIENN GELESZ
    LEED AP
    ABUD Engineering Ltd.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    emergency Stairs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		202 Omar ElRawy
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Definition direct line of sight
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Community Connectivity
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		128 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		27 Steve Beck
    Chief Sustainability Officer
    LeChase Construction Services LLC
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    VOC limit floor coating
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		340 Andreas Offele
    Ed. Züblin AG - Zentrale Technik TNB
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		141 Ameet AA
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Full extent of documenting hazardous chemicals and gases
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		191 Sean Hogan
    LEED AP
    RKD Architects
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Form
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		88 M K
    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: 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: FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		245 Michael McVinney
    LEED Program Manager
    Sauer Incorporated
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    HAP v4.5 versus eQUEST - by Omar Katanani
    Thu, Apr 15, 2010
    RE: Passed on to USGBC
    in Spam from Project Listing at USGBC.org?     		2 Forum User
    Sat, Apr 10, 2010
    USGBC and China GBC to Collaborate - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Apr 8, 2010
    Big difference between residential and non-res occupancies
    in Whatis Considered Secure Bicycle Storage     		1 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Apr 4, 2010
    RE: Context on storm shelters and LEED
    in Storm Shelter Classification     		4 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Apr 1, 2010
    Water Efficient Landscaping
    in Water Efficient Landscaping     		2 Eric Bosley
    Wed, Mar 31, 2010
    International Union of Architects CPD gives credit to USGBC training and courses - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    Revised LEED MRc7 Wood Credit Slammed from All Sides - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    RE: Check out WEp1: Water Use Reduction forum
    in Calculating metering faucets     		2 Craig Graber
    Perkins+Will
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    RE: shop-applied finishes are not covered by LEED
    in VOC fin pre-oiled wooden     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    Response to request for clarifications on ID+C
    in Clarifications on ID+C Requirements     		1 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Thu, Mar 25, 2010
    COC only for certified wood
    in Is Chain of Custody (CoC) required for any LEED credit besides MRc7: Certified Wood?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 24, 2010
    IDc1 and contractor certification
    in ISO 14001 : 2004 - Certification for Environmental Management Systems & Contractors     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 17, 2010
    Standard 189 Integrated into New Green Construction Code - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Mar 16, 2010
    RE: You answered your own question
    in CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 15, 2010
    Landscape Water irrigation Calculation - by Surenthira Stephe...
    Sun, Mar 14, 2010
    RE: LEED Online project registration number
    in project registration number     		2 Rachael McClain
    Fri, Mar 12, 2010
    RE: Need 1 FTE to meet Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
    in FTE for Parking Garage project     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 12, 2010
    RE: Temporary wood structures and MRc7: Certified Wood
    in Wood products that are only used temporarily!     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    RE: CI in a certified CS building
    in CI in a certified CS building     		2 Leticia SooHoo
    Green Building Consultant
    soohoocity
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Base Line Budget and Change Orders
    in NC v2.2 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials     		62 23 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    RE: M&V Plan - Questions
    in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building     		61 68 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RE: Extra Point = Building Performance Partnership
    in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building     		61 68 Jennifer Kelly
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    Concrete Curing Systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		61 296 Tim Rogers
    Designer
    The Clark Enersen Partners
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: Actual VOC Content
    in Schools IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		61 23 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jul 27, 2010
    Project Registration Fee - Non-member or USGBC Member
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		61 56 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Wed, Oct 19, 2011
    RE: Controller Efficiency (CE) data
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		61 239 Amy Rider
    Sustainability Manager
    KEMA Services
    Fri, Nov 12, 2010
    RE: Blinds
    in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		61 126 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    Energy Model
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		61 213 Oliver Preuss Hernandez
    Mon, Dec 19, 2011
    RE: VOC Methodologies
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		61 64 Carmelito Tatlonghari
    LEED-AP BD+C
    Leighton Contractors Philippines, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		61 77 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		61 58 Kathy Buck
    Senior Project Manager
    Neumann/Smith Architecture
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		61 61 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		61 61 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: USGBC responses to comments on LEED Interpretations
    in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs     		61 27 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Mar 3, 2011
    RE: MRc6
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		61 23 Doug Pierce, AIA
    Architect / Sustainability Strategist
    Perkins+Will
    Tue, Jan 18, 2011
    Chemical Concentrates and Portion-Controlled Dilution
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program     		61 16 John Ida
    President
    Urban Works, Inc.
    Mon, Aug 23, 2010
    RE: ..outdoor temperature exceeds design
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		61 44 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
    performance period
    in EBOM 2009 SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan     		61 72 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Commissioning Authority was hired in 65% of Construction Docs.
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		61 43 Tysa Tenebro
    Mon, May 10, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    I recently stumbled upon a
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		296 Chloe Bendistis
    Sustainability Project Manager
    The Sheward Partnership, LLC
    Tue, May 8, 2012
    Documentation Word of Caution
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		78 Matthew Fortin
    Mon, May 7, 2012
    Pilot Credit 45
    in Pilot Credit 45: Site Assessment     		5 Rachel McCaffery
    Weston Solutions, Inc.
    Mon, May 7, 2012
    Where do special review requirements come from?
    in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements     		60 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Sat, May 5, 2012
    credit for MR4 or MR7
    in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		86 Steven Jones
    Vice President
    Quinn Evans Architects
    Thu, May 3, 2012
    WEp1 - Total Daily Usage Rates
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		159 Krista Wayne
    Thu, May 3, 2012
    MPR 2 'complete building' & LEED HC MRc6 Design for Flexibility
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Thu, May 3, 2012
    Property Manager vs Facility Manager
    in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms     		46 Johanna Ofner
    Wed, May 2, 2012
    Conference Call with Review Team prior to submittal
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Alison Y Rivenburgh
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    retaining LEED certification
    in Loss of LEED Certification after renovating?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    Reference Guide E-Books need to be editable or updated by USGBC
    in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation     		4 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    GBCI Changes - Notification and Timing
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Harvard University Green Building Services
    Mon, Apr 30, 2012
    "Confidential" projects
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Kath Williams
    LEED Fellow 2011, Principal
    Kath Williams + Associates
    Mon, Apr 30, 2012
    Signatories
    in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation     		4 Brittany Eldredge
    Mon, Apr 30, 2012
    LEED online access and compatability
    in leedonline.com access - is it possible???     		6 Sherri Brown
    Thu, Apr 26, 2012
    USGBC Energy and Water Data Release Authorization Form Upload
    in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager     		47 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Wed, Apr 25, 2012
    Tenant Space Ventilation
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Tue, Apr 24, 2012
    C&S Default Occupancy - Unoccupied zones
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Omar Katanani
    Tue, Apr 24, 2012
    Detached Offices and Restroom
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Prudence Ferreira
    Principal
    Integral Impact Inc
    Mon, Apr 23, 2012
    System type and OA input
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Mary Ann Santos
    Sat, Apr 21, 2012

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