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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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    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
    E Cigarettes
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		73 Robin Obaugh
    Vice President - Engineering
    Hines
    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
    Signage matters and alternative fueling stations
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		218 Juliane Muench
    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
    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
    LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		37 Paola Moschini
    Architect LEED AP BD+C
    MACRO DESIGN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
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    RE: Calculation of baseline, "lowest first-cost"
    in ND-v2009: Infrastructure energy efficiency     		2 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Fri, Oct 26, 2012
    RE: Individual Thermal Control
    in Retail–NC-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting and thermal comfort     		2 Thomas Morris
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    RE: SSp2 Environmental SIte Assessment (LEED Healthcare)
    in Healthcare-v2009: Environmental site assessment     		2 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    RE: Option D or Option B
    in NC v2.2 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		23 Afonso Cardoso
    CxA
    Leaf
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    RE: LUSTs discovered and remediated
    in CS 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		6 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    RE: Densely occupied spaces exemption
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.2: IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		23 Hannah Bronfman
    Sustainability Consultant
    YR&G
    Fri, Oct 19, 2012
    RE: OA Measurement for small system serving small mechanical area.
    in NC v2.2 EQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		14 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Fri, Oct 19, 2012
    RE: Pilot Credit 21 Systems approach
    in Pilot Credit 21: Low-Emitting Interiors     		44 Randy Carter
    Manager, Global Codes & Approvals
    Steelcase Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Filtration Media Documentation Table
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		12 Patricia Brezny
    via Integral Group
    Wed, Oct 10, 2012
    RE: Multiple Stops On Same Route
    in Pilot Credit 12: Reduced Automobile Dependence     		43 Eric Orozco
    Urban Designer, LEED AP ND
    Neighboring Concepts, PLLC
    Sat, Oct 6, 2012
    RE: Making progress?
    in Pilot Credit 3: Medical and Process Equipment Efficiency     		23 Brian Alessi
    Sustainability Project Manager
    The Sheward Partnership, LLC
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Exclude Existing Lights From Calculation?
    in Schools 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		46 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Oct 2, 2012
    Recycling in Malaysia
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		48 Joel Cesare
    Tue, Sep 18, 2012
    RE: Asphalt Paving with white paint coating
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		30 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 11, 2012
    RE: Participation in Online Forum
    in Pilot Credit 6: Integrative Project Planning & Design     		25 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 11, 2012
    RE: Sample size for air speed measurements
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring     		25 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Mon, Sep 10, 2012
    RE: IEQp1- A3 Table Mechanical Ventilation 100%OA
    in Schools-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		19 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Historical uses
    in Pilot Credit 16: Rainwater Management     		7 Theresa Backhus
    Sites Technical Specialist
    USGBC
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Materials Counted for other MR Credits
    in Pilot Credit 52: Environmentally Preferable Non-Structural Products and Materials—Prescriptive Attributes     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Plastics/PVC and Flooring
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		18 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Sep 3, 2012
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: LEED-EBOM webinar
    in Activities before registration     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    guide to form
    in EAp2 Mininum Energy Performance     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    leaving them alone
    in LEED Online     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    what is scope of work?
    in Owners role versus Tenant role in LEED CI 2009     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: Legacy LEED APs can earn IDc2 in LEED 2009 projects
    in Can a legacy LEED AP participate in LEED V3 projects??     		5 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: mixed use means LEED-NC or CS
    in LEED for homes in South East Asia     		2 Robert Himmler
    EGS-plan International GmbH
    Sun, Sep 12, 2010
    RE: GSHP
    in ground source heating & cooling     		2 Melissa Kemp
    President
    Premium Organization
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Wiggle Room
    in LEED EB O & M Submission Period     		2 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Fee Schedule
    in What is your Fee Schedule for EBOM Projects?     		1 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    check with GBCI
    in Time frame of certification: Two building parts with different completion     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    LEED AP credential maintenance
    in LEED exams+ maintain credential     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Announcing Free Webinar on LEED-CI Certification - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: renovation under LEED-CS
    in Core and Shell for an Existing Building Renovation     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
    RE: Low VOC tested products in China
    in Challenges we encountered in the LEED consulting process for China projects     		2 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
    RE: To try and answer your
    in Some problems we faced in the progress of LEED consulting in China     		5 Julian Bott
    Principal Design Consultant
    Cundall Hong Kong
    Fri, Sep 3, 2010
    RE: CIRs and LEED Interpretation changes
    in USGBC to Offer Precedent-Setting LEED Interpretations, Along with CIRs     		10 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Fri, Sep 3, 2010
    CS Appendix 3
    in FTE - vacant suites     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 3, 2010
    RE: MPRs and temporary structures
    in Sem-Permanent Buildings     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 1, 2010
    official word from USGBC
    in The Future of CIRs in LEED     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    RE: rating system selection policy
    in LEED-Commercial Interiors Certification     		2 Anderson Benite
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		68 58 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		68 61 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Is PC9 seen as an additional
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		68 67 Carey Paul
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    Does my project qualify for pilot credit 9?
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		68 67 ZEB Tech singapore
    ESD Consultancy
    ZEB-Technology Pte Ltd
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    RE: Site with no Zoning Requirements
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		68 37 Larry Jones
    Associate
    Atelier Ten
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: entry way from outdoor atrium
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		68 37 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    Original Building Compliance
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		68 44 Jeremy Kuhre
    Sustainable Buildings & Operations Manager
    Sustainable Solutions Corporation
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    PFc Occupant Experience Survey
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		68 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		67 405 Deborah Spira
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Is it a roof-2?
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		67 173 Jim Weiner, AIA
    principal
    collaborative project consulting
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Solid Surface Materials; Quartz, Corian, etc. claiming Regional
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		67 154 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    Energy Star: User Consumption in Multi Tenant Buildings
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		67 396 Joerg Schlenger
    Dr.-Ing.
    Drees&Sommer Advanced Building Technologies GmbH
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Energy Star and Energy & Water Data Release Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		67 99 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    IEQ C6.2, acceptable adjustable diffusers?
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		67 117 mike diess
    Engineer
    LNI, inc.
    Fri, Aug 27, 2010
    RE: Documenting Controller Efficiency
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		67 239 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Feb 7, 2011
    RE: CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		67 99 Malik Rehman
    Wed, Sep 1, 2010
    RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		67 77 Carlie Bullock-Jones, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Ecoworks Studio
    Sun, Aug 22, 2010
    RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		67 77 Gary Ashford
    Architect
    Duket Architects Planners
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: How to address area requirements
    in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		67 83 Xavi B
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		67 61 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Pedestrian Connectivity
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		67 Shiva Prakash
    New Ecology Inc.
    Fri, Nov 2, 2012
    LEED Interpretation #10248 Requiring Residential Kitchen Exhaust
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		479 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Thu, Nov 1, 2012
    Use current radon maps in determining areas of high radon risk
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		97 Jeff Miner
    Radon At Tahoe
    Thu, Nov 1, 2012
    Pilot Credit #45
    in Pilot Credit 45: Site Assessment     		5 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Mon, Oct 29, 2012
    Complicated HVAC situation in a CI 2009 project.
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		368 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, Oct 27, 2012
    Include fuel oil usage from emergency generators?
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		396 EBI Consulting
    EBI Consulting
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    How LEED-ND's Access to Quality Transit (SLLc3) can harm transit
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		97 Eric Orozco
    Urban Designer, LEED AP ND
    Neighboring Concepts, PLLC
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    Daylit sensors for windows and glass roof
    in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls     		48 Carolina Vergnano
    LEED AP
    Concremat
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    Major Renvation Baseline Building Envelope Selection for Title 2
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 Jayme Buresh
    Tue, Oct 23, 2012
    Ventilation Verification
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		99 Laura Rebbe
    Architectural Designer, LEED AP BD+C
    Jacobs Engineering
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    LEED-ND forums and credit language
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		171 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    new PIf2 forum and resource page
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    Materials Which Always Get Review Comments
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		267 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012
    I wonder how I should model a Ventilation system
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		213 Ronald Dean
    Sumac Inc.
    Thu, Oct 18, 2012
    Millwork as a whole vs. each piece
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		245 Caro Wilbanks
    lauckgroup
    Wed, Oct 17, 2012
    For Assemblies - What is the Location of Extraction?
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		78 Melissa Wrolstad
    Tue, Oct 16, 2012
    basecourse ,bedding sand and subbase materials
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		267 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Tue, Oct 16, 2012
    fifth public comment period is open
    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
    Lighting levels for underground parking lots
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 shashank jain
    Environmental Analyst
    BDSP Partnership
    Thu, Oct 11, 2012
    Building and trees shading
    in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		168 Carolina Vergnano
    LEED AP
    Concremat
    Mon, Oct 8, 2012

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