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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: 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
    Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		118 Adam Knoff
    Sustainability Project Manager
    Unico Properties
    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
    RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		265 Joel McCreary
    Principal
    McCreary/Snow Architects, PA
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    WC's
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		156 CRolim Engenharia
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		171 Larissa Oaks
    Specialist, LEED
    USGBC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    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
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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
    RE: Occupancy for the calculations
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance     		213 Ante Vulin
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: CHANGING FIXTURES TO MEET PREREQUISITE
    in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		217 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: Total energy use for documenting EA credit 1
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		174 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    2 options, Flush out and Air testing
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Yazmin Trueba
    Project Engineer
    Sundt Construction
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Furniture Value
    in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		122 Eric Thompson
    Architect
    NBBJ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    Mixed Ventilation
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		54 PAULA HERNANDEZ
    MRS.
    INGENIERO MARIO PEDRO HERNANDEZ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Is facade advertising included in illuminance simultions?
    in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		103 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		37 Diaa Madkour
    Architect
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Pilot Credit #44 Ergonomics Strategy - LEED User registration
    in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy     		23 Zhengqian Cai
    Faithful+Gould, ATKINS
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: Sub-metering in Option D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		130 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    LEEDUser vs. USGBC
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: MPR#6 - Option 1: Sharing data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager
    in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building     		64 Ronald Dean
    Sumac Inc.
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Ongoing Cx Requirements
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Colleen Collins
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: LEED for Schools - bike storage
    in Pilot Credit 13: Bicycle Network, Storage, and Changing Rooms     		33 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: Fernanda Palacios
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		40 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED 2.2 Registered Projects
    in LEED 2.2 Registered Projects (with the eventual adoption of LEED v4)     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    RE: Activity Date in CMP
    in GBCI now reviewing CMP hours within 48 hours of entry     		11 Kristina Bach
    CORE Steward
    Cooper Carry
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    RE: Thanks Andrew!
    in LEED Online and how to make it run FAST on Google Chrome     		4 Maura Adams
    Environmental Stewardship Manager
    Wed, Aug 15, 2012
    RE: LEED Certified or Certifiable?
    in LEED Certified or Certifiable? Architects Make the Case for Earning the Plaque     		9 Sandeep Goswami
    COO
    Fountain Head II
    Sat, Aug 11, 2012
    Thanks for the responses so
    in Student looking for LEED users to complete a questionnaire on the IgCC and LEED     		1 Michael Zagorski
    Thu, Aug 2, 2012
    RE: post-event Q&A
    in Video: Top-20 LEED-EBOM Documentation Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jul 27, 2012
    RE: suggestions
    in Breech of Protocol by GBCI and Project Administrator Changes     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jul 27, 2012
    RE: Contaminants of Concern & Green Globes
    in Chemical Industry Attacks LEED: We Check the Facts     		12 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Thu, Jul 26, 2012
    RE: The AHPBC
    in The New Anti-LEED?     		2 J Michael Pearson
    Director of Engineering
    Genelco, Inc
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    RE: change LPE info
    in Change LPE     		4 Peter Warren
    Principal
    Warren Architecture
    Tue, Jul 24, 2012
    RE: And the winning number is???
    in Tristan's thumbs up rating?     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jul 23, 2012
    Green Globes Guiding Principles Certification
    in Government Hears Overwhelming Support for LEED     		1 John Chyz
    Commissioning Authority
    The Cross Creek Initiative, Inc.
    Fri, Jul 13, 2012
    RE: LEED EBOM: India
    in assistance for overseas projects     		6 sanjay vashishtha
    Dr.
    Firstgreen Consulting
    Thu, Jul 12, 2012
    First LEED-ND Platinum Certification for NYC at Columbia University - by Erin Weaver
    Wed, Jul 11, 2012
    LEED for Existing Homes
    in LEED for EB- O&M for Homes     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jul 2, 2012
    RE: LEED Online Issues
    in leedonline.com access - is it possible???     		6 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Jun 29, 2012
    LEED “Certifiable” Specifications: 4 Approaches - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Jun 27, 2012
    ACP Process : BREEAM equivalency
    in LEED Now Recognizes Energy Credits from BREEAM     		1 CHRISTOPHE MATHIEU
    Sustainable Design And Construction Consultants, Paris, France
    greenaffair
    Mon, Jun 25, 2012
    RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success?
    in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4     		28 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012
    RE: LEED Specifications
    in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs     		5 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jun 20, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    When does the Performance Period Start?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		256 26 Mark Westover
    Mon, Jan 18, 2010
    Daylighting Collaborative (Organization)
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		255 101 Candice Clark
    Business Development Manager- Commercial Div.
    Solatube Int. Inc.
    Tue, Jul 14, 2009
    New CIRs are not precedent setting
    in Upgrade to LEED 2009? How to Choose for Your Project     		254 13 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Oct 13, 2009
    Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		253 118 Wagner Oliveira
    CTE
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Manufacturer's are slowly
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		252 102 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Sep 2, 2009
    RE: ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		252 96 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Wed, Feb 3, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		250 130 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Nov 25, 2009
    RE: Concrete Sealer
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		249 143 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Thu, Nov 19, 2009
    RE: Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		249 143 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Daylighting Collaborative (Organization)
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		248 101 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jul 14, 2009
    RE: Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		247 118 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC
    in LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC     		246 1 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    RE: Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		245 73 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 14, 2009
    RE: Hospital water use?
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		244 73 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		244 130 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Sun, Nov 29, 2009
    RE: Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		243 118 Allyson Wendt
    Freelance Editor and Writer
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    RE: ANSI S12.60-2002 - Not required?
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		243 124 Daniel Hicks
    Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE
    Geiler & Associates
    Mon, Nov 16, 2009
    Hospital water use?
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		240 73 Tommy Linstroth
    Principal
    Trident Sustainability Group
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    Option B and D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		240 130 Gilbrt Dilanchian
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		239 130 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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
    Smoke & Acoustic Sealant
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Giancarlo Perossa
    Associate
    Planning Design Research Corporation
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    MPR#6 - Option 1: Sharing data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 Ronald Dean
    Sumac Inc.
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    Modifying landscape area for appeal review
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    unknown VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Anna Ohlmeier
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    invidually buildings ceritifcation vs multiple buildings/ campus
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Muhammad Faisal Azizullah Jaffar
    Sustainability Consultant
    Ramboll
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    Residential Dual Flush Calculations
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    Reconstituted Veneer
    in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		82 Lara Schneider
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    European wood certificates
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		23 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    WEc2 vs. Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Jiri Dobias
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    Compliant Products
    in EBOM IEQc3.3 Product Finder     		1 Amber Gangelhoff
    Sr. Building Engineer
    Nor'wood Development
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    Drop-off area
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		37 Mark Wilhelm
    Principal
    Green Ideas, Inc.
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    ITE Parking Generation - Which data should be considered?
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		20 Daniel Brum
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Engineering - A Hill Intl. Company
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    EAp2/EAc1 - Case 2 Option 2b
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		392 Peter Locke
    Sustainability Consulting Director
    McKinstry
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Residential Units requirements Ashrae 62.1 2004
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Smoking Prohibition in a Border Crossing Building
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 María Fernanda Aguirre
    Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C
    Renato Miranda and Associates
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Interior vegetation
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Albert Sagrera
    Architect
    Societat Organica
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    suspiciously high savings in auxillary power
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 shashank jain
    Environmental Analyst
    BDSP Partnership
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Waste water generation and treated water
    in CS 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		14 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013

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