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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
    LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Arpan Bakshi
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		103 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Exterior Lighting for Baseline
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,364 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    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: VOCs emissions after given number of days
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		63 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		24 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		367 SW LEE
    LEED AP
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		119 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Park & Community Centers = Services?
    in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		7 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Streamlined Path
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		164 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 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
    RE: Number of testing point
    in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: For Higher Ed (or any other project type)
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		17 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Sun, Nov 25, 2012
    RE: LEED Homes Pilot Credit 29 - Gimme Point
    in Pilot Credit 29: Housing & Jobs Proximity     		20 Jon Texter
    President
    Essex General Construction, Inc.
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012
    RE: Legacy LEED AP
    in NC 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		35 Lorne Mlotek
    LEED AP BD+C
    LeadingGREEN
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012
    RE: Required Signatory IEQp2-1 form?
    in Schools 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		6 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jun 12, 2012
    RE: No new parking in a big campus
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		19 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 4, 2012
    RE: Combining Pathways
    in Pilot Credit 43: Certified Products     		21 Melissa Vernon
    Director of Sustainable Strategy
    Interface
    Mon, May 7, 2012
    RE: Control on a Store
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		22 Sustentator Argentina
    Sustentator
    Tue, Mar 13, 2012
    RE: PIlot Credit 42
    in Pilot Credit 42: Integrated Process     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 21, 2012
    RE: SCS Gold Certificate
    in Schools IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings     		10 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    RE: Toilet Partitions
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		27 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Fri, Feb 3, 2012
    RE: Identify Indemnified
    in Pilot Credit 11: Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials     		32 Julie Hendricks
    Director of EcoServices
    Kirksey
    Thu, Jan 26, 2012
    Help with Submittal Documentation
    in Pilot Credit 4: Innovative Ventilation     		6 Erik Ruoff
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Jan 25, 2012
    Upcoming Pilot Credit Webinar
    in Pilot Credit 15: Parking Reduction     		8 Chris Marshall
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Thu, Jan 5, 2012
    Webinar on Chemicals of Concern
    in Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern in Building Materials     		3 Sarah Buffaloe
    Specialist, LEED
    US Green Building Council
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    Webinar From USGBC
    in Pilot Credit 2: PBT Source Reduction—Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds     		20 Sarah Buffaloe
    Specialist, LEED
    US Green Building Council
    Wed, Jan 4, 2012
    RE: LEED AP consistency
    in NC v2.2 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 31, 2012
    RE: viscose
    in CI 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials     		10 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 20, 2011
    RE: What about for an initial interior fit-out?
    in Pilot Credit 20: Recycled Content for Non-Structural Materials     		10 Juan Ramos
    Project Manager
    Boulder Associates
    Tue, Nov 8, 2011
    RE: EAc6 review comment.
    in EBOM 2009 EAc6: Emissions Reduction Reporting     		26 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Mon, Nov 7, 2011
    RE: Prerequisite Denied
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		20 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 7, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Re: owner adds work outside of LEED Site Area
    in owner adds work outside of LEED Site Area     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Aug 26, 2010
    RE: Re: Recycling System
    in Recycling System to comply with Pre-Requisite     		5 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Aug 23, 2010
    RE: Re: Telepresence systems
    in We will be adding 5 Telepresence systems for our project in San Francisco. This will reduce air travel and commuting.     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Re: Parking Garage
    in Parking Garage     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    GB standards
    in issues about implementation of LEED in China     		3 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    Dr. Xing, In my opinion, I
    in About the Translation of Project Drawing     		1 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
    Tue, Aug 17, 2010
    RE: LEED-NC
    in Advice for buildings to be constructed in phases     		2 Dean Barone
    President
    Barone International
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    LEED validity for D&C systems
    in LEED Certification validity period     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: contact GBCI
    in Change the registration information     		2 Fabio Frescia
    Sustainable Engineer
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    EAc1 forum
    in ASHRAE 2004 - versus ASHRAE 2007 - 90.1 Standard     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: Re: Additional Building Added in Middle of Project
    in Additional Building Added in Middle of Project     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: kitchen facilities and LEED rating system selection
    in Definition of Residential     		2 Larry Jones
    Associate
    Atelier Ten
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    LEED-CI credits on a LEED-EBOM project
    in Combined LEED EBO&M with LEED ID+C     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    Paperless Submittals - by Bruce Maine
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    tenant scope
    in Which area applies to a CI certification, especially according to shared (non-rented) areas     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    RE: LEED Reference Guide
    in Reference Guide     		2 Paul C
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    upgrading to LEED 2012 and fees
    in Project Registration     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    Hopefully eliminating the CBs will raise the quality of reviews
    in Clarification overkill     		1 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Aug 2, 2010
    RE: RE: residential high rise: leed rating system selection
    in residential high rise: leed rating system selection     		4 stefano sani
    Fri, Jul 30, 2010
    a good thing but not a LEED thing
    in Possible points for reducing project scope?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jul 29, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Using Parking Generation 3rd Edition.
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		66 37 Clio Miller
    Architect
    GSBS Architects
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Innovation in Design Credit
    in Schools 2009 IEQc10: Mold Prevention     		66 26 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    RE: Commissioning LEED Submittal
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		66 43 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Tue, Feb 22, 2011
    LT Bicycle Network, Storage and Changing Rooms
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		66 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    LT Appendix 2
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		66 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    RE: just what I needed!
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		66 12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 8, 2011
    VOC Testing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		65 287 Alfred L Tibbs Jr
    Wed, Jan 6, 2010
    RE: Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		65 58 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    RE: Facade Lighting
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		65 397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Dec 20, 2011
    RE: Interior Lighting_24-hour operation project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		65 397 Glenn Heinmiller
    IALD, LC, LEED AP, Principal
    Lam Partners
    Thu, Dec 29, 2011
    Actual VOC Content
    in Schools IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		65 22 Carmelito Tatlonghari
    LEED-AP BD+C
    Leighton Contractors Philippines, Inc.
    Tue, Jul 27, 2010
    RE: Documented benefits as a result of LEED for Existing Buildings
    in LEED-EBOM: Eight Steps to Success     		65 30 mike w lackey, pe
    principal
    lackey de carvajal cx
    Wed, Aug 4, 2010
    RE: Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		65 40 Mark LaCroix
    EVP
    The CarbonNeutral Company
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    RE: Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		65 40 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: LEED EBOM performance period for EA credits.
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		65 73 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    RE: 100% WATER CONSUMPTION FROM TREATED HARVESTED RAIN WATER
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		65 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jul 27, 2010
    RE: 100% WATER CONSUMPTION FROM TREATED HARVESTED RAIN WATER
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		65 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 29, 2010
    RE: Confusion with ASHRAE 55
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		65 44 Roger Chang
    Principal, Director of Sustainability
    Westlake Reed Leskosky
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    SRECs
    in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		65 31 Michelle Cottrell
    President
    Design Management Services
    Thu, Aug 26, 2010
    RE: For naturally ventilated buildings.....
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		65 135 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Different showers in Wellness / Fitness Center
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		159 Ralf Lehmann
    M.Sc. | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | LEED AP BD&C
    ALPHA Energy & Environment GmbH
    Thu, May 31, 2012
    Exterior Lighting special circumstances
    in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power     		64 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Wed, May 30, 2012
    interview with Sarah Alexander posted
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 30, 2012
    Are “default values” and “estimated values” the same thing?
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		392 Patrick Culhane
    Sustainability Officer
    Canderel
    Mon, May 28, 2012
    Certified Wood In LEED 2012 Does Not Align with FSC Standard
    in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum     		191 Judy Landwehr
    Product Compliance & Training Manager
    Masonite Architectural DoorSystems
    Wed, May 23, 2012
    "Material Type" definition in the raw materials credit
    in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum     		191 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, May 22, 2012
    Football pitches LEEd Boundary
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Ameet AA
    Fri, May 18, 2012
    Mixed Use Residential Baseline 90.1-2004
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Ruben Porter
    Thu, May 17, 2012
    LEED ND - Construction Credits
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		333 Shakir Ismail
    Senior Sustainability Associate, LEED AP (BD+C)
    KEO International Consultants
    Thu, May 17, 2012
    Multiple Bulidings within LEED Project Boundary
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Emanuele Incorvaia
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Burns & McDonnell
    Wed, May 16, 2012
    LEED 2012 Ballot
    in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum     		191 Jackie Evans
    VP Sales
    Wed, May 16, 2012
    Performance Equivalency of CIBSE TM23:2000 for ANSI/ASTM-E779-03
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 Jutta Berns-Mumbi
    principal
    ecocentric cc
    Tue, May 15, 2012
    How to account for Transients when defining Fixture Usage Groups
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 Gabriele E. Bibee
    Architectural Intern
    Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering
    Tue, May 15, 2012
    Heating and Cooling Ez, and Occupant Diversity
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Sat, May 12, 2012
    Exhaust Fan Power
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		174 Blair Seibert
    Principal, Architect
    Verde Concepts, Inc.
    Fri, May 11, 2012
    Fresh Air Measurements on Rooftop Units
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance     		213 Christopher Pinkowski
    Energy Engineer
    Michaels Energy
    Fri, May 11, 2012
    Ice Storage and unmet hours
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 James Chueh
    Thu, May 10, 2012
    Parking on the Top of the Parking Deck
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		30 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 9, 2012
    I recently stumbled upon a
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Chloe Bendistis
    Sustainability Project Manager
    The Sheward Partnership, LLC
    Tue, May 8, 2012
    Documentation Word of Caution
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		75 Matthew Fortin
    Mon, May 7, 2012

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