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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: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		33 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Still a Pilot Credit?
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		101 Rebecca Grant
    Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: minimum required irrigated area
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		76 Kris Phillips
    Architect
    Arcadis
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		365 Katie Schulze
    Project Specialist
    Investive Building Projects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: No Smoking Signs
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,362 HOUCINE TLEMSANI
    Mechanical Designer
    MEP Engineering Solutions, Inc
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Modeling LEED 2009 District Energy Systems
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		817 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Correction
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		264 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		366 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		45 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: PV's special rate
    in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		104 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: WE C1, Option 2, Path 2 submittal requirements
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, May 22, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Vocational Shops
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		124 DuWayne Baird
    Construction Administration/LEED Project Administration
    SHP Leading Design
    Sat, May 11, 2013
    RE: PMV and PPD
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		24 Patrick MacPherson
    PC
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Tenant lease clauses
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		155 M K
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Plastic chute for debris management
    in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		49 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: new FAQ
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		143 USGBC IP Account
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Private Bus Service
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		97 Daniel R Gutierrez
    Project Architect
    INGETEC
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Existing pre-cast wall covered with new metal paneling
    in NC v2.2 MRc1.1–1.2: Building Reuse     		22 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Parking Lots count as open space?
    in CS 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		24 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Case 1, Option 2. I must be
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		20 Ioannis Rizos
    Environmental Consultant
    ChapmanBDSP
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Water Bottle Filling Stations
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Rainwater use applicable for non-Retail/Healthcare projects?
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Commissioning Services Contracted Through Design Firm?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Topsoil
    in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		144 Ameet AA
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Partial Load Calculations & Fan Sizing
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		200 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: LEED-EBOM SSc3
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		51 alina racoviceanu
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: gated community
    in ND-v2009: Connected and open community     		17 Melissa Merryweather
    Director
    Green Consult-Asia
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: LEED NC-2009 IEQc8.1: How to Average Multiple Tvis Values
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		508 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: Blower Door Testing on 36 Story Multi-Family
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		71 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: What constitutes "Secure"?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: BREEAM as the certification scheme
    in ND-v2009: Certified green building     		4 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED credit achievement
    in Credit Achievement Tally     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 22, 2012
    Project Information (PI) forums
    in Project Information form     		45 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Nov 21, 2012
    Visit LEEDuser at Greenbuild 2012 - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Oct 23, 2012
    LEEDuser Adds Healthcare, ND, Retail Forums and Resources - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Oct 17, 2012
    How Well Do You Know LEED v4? Answers to the LEEDuser Quiz - by Tristan Roberts
    Fri, Oct 26, 2012
    RE: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum     		191 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Oct 15, 2012
    Forum for LEED Volume Program Certification - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Oct 15, 2012
    RE: CI V3 - SS Credit 2 - Community Connectivity
    in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements     		59 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Oct 1, 2012
    Using Specs effectively during construction
    in Did you remember to...? List of things it's best not to forget on a project     		1 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    RE: EA PR 2
    in LEEDuser’s Guide to Key Changes in LEED-EBOM 2012 – 3rd Public Comment     		40 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    FSC vs SFI
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		11 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    Governmental Cutting of Corners
    in "Wood Wars" Continue, with Military Losing     		1 Kaida Smith
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    RE: webcast recording
    in Video: Behind the Scenes on LEED 2012: New Developments in Credit Documentation, Reference Guides, and More     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 6, 2012
    RE: MPR #6 - CI project without submetered utilities
    in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager     		47 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: 4 floor building - 2 phases
    in Site boundaries for multi-phase Projects     		17 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Change of project
    in Registration     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Consult Core & Shell Appendix 1
    in Determing Transients (Students/Visitors)     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: ID Credit for Dual Certification
    in Green Globes Q&A     		9 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Not much of anything
    in USGBC LEED EBOM policy model 2009     		5 Paulina Marinkovic
    Sustainability Manager LEED AP O&M
    Samba Energy
    Fri, Aug 31, 2012
    RE: Does this mean state owned
    in Georgia Bans LEED Over Certified Wood Credits     		2 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 24, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    CxA Qualifications?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		267 53 John Garra
    President
    Square One Architecture, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 26, 2009
    M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		266 130 Emil Cuevas
    Wed, Nov 18, 2009
    RE: "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		266 55 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    CI IEQ p1 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 calculator
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		266 96 dave montgomery
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    RE: Option B and D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		265 130 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    What about leased products?
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		265 59 D. G.
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		265 73 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		264 102 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Tue, Dec 29, 2009
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		264 48 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    Calculating FTE/Transients for Hospital environments
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		263 73 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    Grabbing a non-contiguous park
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		263 140 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    RE: no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		263 20 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Mon, Nov 9, 2009
    Option 1 documentation
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		261 121 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    RE: When does the Performance Period Start?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		261 26 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    Areas of question
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		261 55 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Off Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		260 67 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    RE: CxA Qualifications?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		260 53 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Tue, Sep 1, 2009
    On Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		259 67 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		258 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Calculating FTEs
    in Calculating FTEs     		257 135 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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     		33 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     		236 Sarah Picking
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Supplementary ventilation for after-hours
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 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     		333 Shaun Andriano
    Project Manager
    C2 Design Architecture
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    CxA Experience
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Ameet AA
    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     		33 Lolita Wu
    Sun, Apr 28, 2013
    Performance Period for MRc3 versus EAc1
    in EBOM 2009 MRc3: Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions     		52 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Fri, Apr 26, 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     		33 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
    Duct Glassfiber's Adhesive
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Guillermo Hernandez Espinoza
    Civil Engineer, LEED Green Associate
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Site Boundary, SWPPP and Erosion Control
    in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		144 Sandra Ehle
    Project Architect
    BBS Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineer. P.C.
    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
    Greywater recirculated
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 M K
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013

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