Welcome to LEEDuser

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.

    • Discussion Forum

    There are discussions happening on pages across this site, right in the thick of our content. If you don't find your topic, you can start your own discussion.

    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,360 Anil Bhari
    Min engineering inc
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		83 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Jessica Wuest
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		263 Joseph Ford
    RSP Architects Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		43 Melissa Crowe
    Project Engineer
    Engineered Solution Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		31 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		170 Erica Downs
    Sustainability & LEED Consultant
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: v3 stormwater design vs v4 rainwater management
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Theresa Backhus
    Sites Technical Specialist
    USGBC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Planters and window boxes
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		140 Karin Miller
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber
    in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Tenant spaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: WDF - Power generation other than electricity?
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		253 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		58 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Project Participation
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		41 USGBC IP Account
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    View more discussions...
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Construction Waste Management (Material & Resources : Credit 2)
    in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		97 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Rainwater collection
    in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		163 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Covered Parking
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: SSc2 Site Area vs LEED Project Boundry
    in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		31 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		357 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Percantage Make-Up
    in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products     		6 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Vertical addition to a hotel - site boundary
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Daylight controls in ALL daylit areas within 15 ft?
    in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls     		48 Maria Porter
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Skanska Sweden
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    water treatment outside LEED project boundary
    in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		76 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		159 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    changing prerequisite completed forms
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Linda Francis
    President
    Francis Consulting
    Sat, May 18, 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
    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: Ventilated attic roofs - Baseline Vs Proposed
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Educational Program
    in CS 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		42 Morteza Kasmaei
    Principal
    Climatic Design Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Vertical addition to a hotel project
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		45 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Determining FTE, PTE
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Can you submit Design Appeal after Construction?
    in Review Appeal     		22 ERIC WANG
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    RE: Licensed Professional Exemption (LPE) - outside of USA
    in Licensed Professional Exemption     		18 John Covello
    LEED and Sustainability Manager
    Development Management Group
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    RE: Status of corridors/hallways for IEQp1
    in LEED IEQ Space Matrix - Frequently Asked Questions     		11 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    RE: "Confirmation of Agent's Authority" form for a CCD new bldg.
    in New, Friendlier Legal Forms Rolled Out on LEED Online     		8 Paula Jarrett Nasta
    CPZ Architects
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    Spaces smaller than 3000ft2
    in Vestibules in 90.1-2007 and LEED 3.0 Projects     		8 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    New USGBC searchable database..
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Lewis Hewton
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    "Keep Calm and Do Your Homework"
    in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First     		15 deborah lucking
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    get to know LEED
    in Cabinets     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 5, 2013
    Partial interior fit-out
    in LEED CI - Is there a minimum tenant rennovation scope?     		10 Mariela Garate Clarke
    Architect
    Green Building Council Chile
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    RE: Table PIf3-3 Total Daily Occupancy
    in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data     		64 Skotieono Johnson
    The Miller Hull Partnership
    Wed, Apr 3, 2013
    update to LI #10250
    in New Rules for Formaldehyde in IEQc4.4     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: Re: Building Additions
    in Building Additions     		3 Rosamaría Mellone
    Green Building and Alternative Energy
    Mon, Apr 1, 2013
    RE: LEED for Homes Window SHGC
    in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum     		97 Ann Edminster
    founder/principal
    Design AVEnues LLC
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    RE: Guardbooth
    in Site Boundary     		69 Brad Gambrell
    RIM Architects
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    prescriptive maintenance
    in CMP reporting - what happens after webinars are complete?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 27, 2013
    LEED-CI Silver Office Documentation Available on LEEDuser - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Mar 26, 2013
    RE: BUILDING FOOTPRINT
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    RE: Stairs
    in Does underground parking count for certification fees?     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: LEED GA and LEED AP exam changes
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    join LEEDuser
    in New for LEED need help     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    IEQ and related products
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		301 96 Jill Sokol
    RCAD
    Thu, Sep 3, 2009
    RE: Site Master Plan - Recalculations
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		301 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		300 96 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		299 84 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 20, 2009
    RE: 7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		299 54 Paul Girello
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    Direct Line of Sight @ 42" w/ glazing starting at 46"?
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		299 55 John Drigot
    Design/LEED Specialist
    The Neenan Company
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		298 84 Alex Warburton
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		297 84 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Dec 8, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		297 84 Alex Warburton
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    RE: Depth of data collection required
    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		297 49 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Thu, Dec 3, 2009
    Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		296 84 Alex Warburton
    Thu, Nov 26, 2009
    RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		295 74 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Dec 16, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		292 84 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Is this a typo?
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		292 23 Nick Hentschel
    Mon, Sep 28, 2009
    M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		291 74 Dave Intner
    Firmitas Architecture & Planning
    Tue, Dec 15, 2009
    RE: What you are saying is indeed
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		290 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Dec 11, 2009
    RE: Tenant spaces are simple, right?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		289 58 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    What constitutes a "Master Plan"?
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		289 19 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		288 48 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: RECs providers...
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		287 67 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED Campus vs LEED Schools vs LEED NC
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		331 Caroline Hedin
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Comprehensive waste management program
    in CS 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		31 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    "wood wars"
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		239 Doreen Kruschina
    Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Municipal tertiary treated water transported in on tankers?
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		234 Natalie Tan
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Material reuse based on cost or volume
    in NC 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		45 Mahbuba Khan
    President
    MnKhan Architects PLLC
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Non-US Projects
    in CI 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		5 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    LEED vs Global Green vs The next rating system
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		13 Wyan DeFilippo
    LEED AP BD+C
    Green Work Experience
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Property Boundry.
    in Pilot Credit 57: Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control     		1 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Timeline on reports
    in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		55 Hugh Hagues
    University Centers Assist. Director
    University of California, San Diego
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Contact your senators!
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		13 Michelle Robinson
    Re:Vision Architecture
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Carbon Offsets (Green-e Equivalent)
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		67 Green Domus
    Green Domus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Equipment Re-use, is an ID credit the best place?
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		357 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Credit SSc4.3 and LTpc70
    in NC-2009: Green vehicles     		4 Kenner Kingston
    Director of Sustainability
    Architectural Nexus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    smoking is allowed in hotel guest rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		187 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Pipe Corrosion Rates
    in Pilot Credit 17: Cooling Tower Water Use     		24 charles chaloeicheep
    WSP
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Unusual FTE
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Erin Nuckols
    Sustainable Building Associate
    Institute for the Built Environment
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Design Build Contractual Question- EAc3
    in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		42 Bob Crowell
    Vice President / Principal
    2rw Consultants, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Water Efficient Landscaping
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		234 Sundararaj Subburaman
    Director
    Ecopro Design Consultancy Private Limited
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Submitted drawings
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Ashley Sadowski
    DRAW Architecture + Urban Design
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    Free map tools Google maps
    in How to Document SSc2 with Map Data     		30 Terence Heron
    Mon, May 13, 2013

    Copyright 2013 – BuildingGreen, Inc.