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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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    Bicycle racks and chaging rooms underground
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		62 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    EXTRACTION DUCTS AND FANS
    in CS 2009 IEQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		20 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: International Projects - Environmental Site Assesment
    in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment     		49 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Pilot House - Credit 67 Approach
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		7 Ryan Pitera
    Energy Consultant
    van Zelm, Heywood & Shadford
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: What to do if no EAc1.3?
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		77 Darrell Sommerlatt
    Mon, Apr 1, 2013
    RE: Building flush out for several small alterations
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.5: IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management for Facility Alterations and Additions     		32 Julie Pollack
    Principal/Owner
    Stewart-Pollack Design Associates
    Fri, Mar 29, 2013
    RE: Clarification for Conference Room
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.2: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		36 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    RE: LEED EB:OM 2009 Addenda : IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning - Entryway
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		37 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    RE: Stand Alone Restroom Building
    in MPR4: Must comply with minimum floor area requirements     		6 Brad Gambrell
    RIM Architects
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: ND standard vs the NC standard
    in ND-v2009: Construction activity pollution prevention     		2 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    MRc7 and MRc6
    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		49 Gabriel Frasson
    Project Coordinator
    OTEC
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    RE: Latest review comments based on LEEDUser policy template
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		36 Michelle Cottrell
    President
    Design Management Services
    Wed, Mar 27, 2013
    RE: Existing Transit
    in ND-v2009: Locations with reduced automobile dependence     		10 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Wed, Mar 27, 2013
    RE: Recertification Tracking
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.4: Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment     		29 Megan Meiklejohn
    Sustainability Operations Director, East Coast
    Healthy Buildings
    Tue, Mar 26, 2013
    LPD for data center space type
    in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power     		64 Keith Amann
    Sr. Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Mar 26, 2013
    RE: Final stabilization for zero-lot line projects
    in CS 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		47 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    RE: Energy Star HVAC equipment
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		114 Daniel LeBlanc
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    RE: Classroom Sinks
    in Schools 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		31 Carl Sherman
    CPD, LEED A.P.
    Weigand Associates
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    RE: FTEs only!?!?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		84 Matthew VanSweden
    Community and Environmental Advocate
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    RE: VOC content for concret additive (curing enhancer)
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		67 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Sat, Mar 23, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: MR Credit - Environmentally Preferable Structure and Enclosure
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Materials & Resources (MR) Section     		46 Keith Lindemulder
    Environmental Business Development- LEED AP BD&C
    Nucor
    Thu, Sep 15, 2011
    RE: Poured concrete is not an air
    in Is poured concrete an air barrier material?     		3 Aaron Ashley
    Thu, Sep 15, 2011
    Sorry, late thread
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Section     		12 Jeff Chapman
    EcoDesigner
    Kirksey
    Fri, Oct 28, 2011
    Development Density and Diverse Uses - Option 3
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section     		11 Megan Koehler
    KMD Architects
    Wed, Sep 14, 2011
    RE: Re:Regional Priority Credit
    in Regional Priority Credit     		2 Sue Barnett
    Principal
    Sue Barnett Sustainable Design
    Wed, Sep 14, 2011
    RE: In the past, the published
    in How long does it take for USGBC to do the LEED design & construction review?     		5 Susann Geithner
    Director of Sustainability
    HSB Architects & Engineers
    Fri, Sep 9, 2011
    v2.0 timeline
    in Deadline to tackle USGBC review     		3 Daniela Castro Salgado
    LEED AP BD+C / Sustainability Coordinator
    Edmonds International Ltd
    Thu, Sep 8, 2011
    Calculating Waste Diversion Rates for a Modular Factory - by Christopher Rober...
    Thu, Sep 8, 2011
    RE: Another question on a similar
    in EBOM WEp1 and showers/showerheads     		2 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Sep 7, 2011
    RE: LEED tenant manual
    in Tenant Manual for LEED New development in Core & Shell     		2 Ivan Ora
    Sales Manager
    Tulipan Grupa
    Fri, Sep 2, 2011
    Performance Period for EBOM v2 - using more than the minimum
    in Performance Period LEED EBOM     		2 Tyra Sorensen
    Thu, Sep 1, 2011
    RE: LEED definition of weatherproofing system
    in "Within the Weatherproofing System" at walls     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 31, 2011
    RE: Good riddance
    in $100M Lawsuit Against LEED Dismissed by Federal Judge     		13 James Thornton
    Project Manager, Commissioning Group
    ccrd
    Thu, Aug 18, 2011
    Hard copy signatures
    in Owner Required Signatory - USGBC soliciting feedback     		5 Mike Barker
    Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer
    BuildingPhysics South Africa
    Tue, Aug 16, 2011
    RE: email reviewer
    in Can You Refute Credit Denial Prior To the Appeal Stage?     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 9, 2011
    RE: Re: Cancellation of project review
    in Regarding Cancellation of project review     		4 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Aug 8, 2011
    RE: certifications for cleaning products
    in ID credit Green Cleaning and Maintenance     		1 Patrice Coffman
    Sustainability Coordinator
    UC Davis Student Housing
    Thu, Aug 4, 2011
    RE: Current registered project shifts to New Rating Systems
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		97 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 6, 2012
    contacting reviewer
    in Contacting the Reviewer     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Jul 30, 2011
    project admin duties
    in General LEED project duties - Project Admin     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Jul 30, 2011
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    RE: leed pilot credits - we need your help!
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		87 33 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: 100 year flood for project outside US?
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		87 56 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Composite materials
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		87 138 Anne Nicklin
    Executive Director
    Building Materials Reuse Association
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		87 43 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 16, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		87 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Nov 23, 2010
    RE: non-project specific RECs
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		87 77 Jacob Arlein
    Director of Energy Services
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Zero Blowdown Technology for Cooling Towers - No Chemicals
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		86 55 Ashley Miele
    President
    J&A Associates Engineers and Managers
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: non-project specific RECs
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		86 77 Jacob Arlein
    Director of Energy Services
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    RE: 75% COMPLIANCE area
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof     		86 58 Paul C
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Permanent Monitoring System for Thermal Comfort Verification
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		85 61 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Excluding Kitchens in Regularly Occupied Spaces
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		85 55 Renee Shirey
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Smoking area in retail area
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		85 186 GABRIEL MORALES
    Architect
    Grupo Syasa
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    Zero Blowdown Technology for Cooling Towers - No Chemicals
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		85 55 Ashley Miele
    President
    J&A Associates Engineers and Managers
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    Anti-termite Treatment
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		85 70 KC Rat
    ESG
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: Anti-termite Treatment
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		85 70 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		85 43 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Mon, Nov 22, 2010
    RE: non-project specific RECs
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		85 77 John Bauer
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Automatic for a LEED CS certified building?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		85 84 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Aluminum
    in NC v2.2 MRc5: Regional Materials     		85 105 Paul Duffy
    glaserworks
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Using the DOE CBECS Table
    in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		85 31 Andrew Casas
    Sun, Sep 12, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Rainwater Harvesting Calculator
    in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		75 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Mon, Feb 18, 2013
    Option 2: Scope and EAp2
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		200 Marco Abdallah
    Fri, Feb 15, 2013
    What codes or standards for Fundamental Commissioning
    in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		42 Veronica Reed
    Founder
    SDSARCH CIA. LTDA.
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    Option 2: EV Capacity per Station
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Alternative transportation     		1 Richard Manning
    Principal
    Green Building Services
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    MRcredit 7
    in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		7 Esther Kohout
    Kohout Woodwork, Inc
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    problem with MR Cr2.1 template version 5 at LEED online
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		59 Sofia Otterheim
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    Space by Space method
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Minimum energy performance     		5 Tejaswi Damaraju
    Tue, Feb 12, 2013
    Flush out and un-touched area in LEED boundary
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Mon, Feb 11, 2013
    EAc7 Community Contaminant Prevention - Airborne Releases
    in Pilot Credit 27: Reconcile Projected and Actual Energy Performance     		11 Andrew Gil
    Architect, Associate, LEED AP BD+C. USGBC NY Upstate Board of Directors
    HOLT Architects, P.C.
    Fri, Feb 8, 2013
    Firestop Sealant
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		127 Erin Norton
    Wed, Feb 6, 2013
    WEc1 Option 1
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		234 Arzu Tugrul
    Dipl.-Ing.
    Tue, Feb 5, 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
    District Energy Systems: Confusion
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		200 Marco Abdallah
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    fire retardant coatings
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Marco Capelli
    LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ND
    Open Project srl
    Mon, Feb 4, 2013
    I am referring to the skills LEED in Italy
    in Schools 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		1 Claudio Ciamaglia Ciamaglia
    Sat, Feb 2, 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
    WEc3 Reviewer's Response
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Thu, Jan 31, 2013
    IAQ Procedure contaminant testing - costs and concerns
    in NC-2009: Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path     		1 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Tue, Jan 29, 2013
    Feedback for ACP Program
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		7 Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt
    Environmental Coordinator
    EPB
    Thu, Jan 24, 2013
    LEED automation partners
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Michael Beattie
    LEED Administrator
    NBF Architects
    Wed, Jan 23, 2013

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