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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: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		109 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    RE: Green Roofs, High Albedo Roofs and U-factor Assembly values
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,381 TOMAS URIBE
    PROJECT MANAGER
    SOLUCIONES ENERGETICAS SOSTENIBLES
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    When to submit for construction Review
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		334 Jon Quigley
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		175 Craig Sieben
    President
    Sieben Energy Associates
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    RE: Gravel
    in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		167 Crissy Tsai
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Webcor Builders
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    infill site
    in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies     		1 Cardy V
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    RE: EA Credit 1 - Using available waste oil for heating
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    RE: Golf Courses
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		124 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    EAp 1 Performance Period
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		74 Lucy Williams
    Principal
    Lucy C. Williams, Architect
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		119 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    RE: Correct FSC Claim
    in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood     		149 Jason Grant
    Principal
    Jason Grant Consulting
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    Parking space separate problem
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		194 Nan ZHANG
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    HCFC123 or HFC410A
    in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		35 edward deschapell
    Facility Manager
    Airbus North America
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Spray insulation
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		128 Laurie Winter
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Landscape not performing well (post certification)
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		77 Jill Tomczyk
    Thu, May 23, 2013
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    RE: Skateboard Wall Panels
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		41 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Who can be the CxA?
    in CS 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		49 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: SSc6.2 form
    in CS-2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		13 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: Shower Location Outside LEED Project Boundary
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		50 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: May 2011 Addenda - CFC Phaseout Plan
    in CI 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		38 Dana Villeneuve
    Sustainable Design Consultant
    Architectural Energy Corporation
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: Recycling Design Guidelines for large projects
    in ND-v2009: Solid waste management infrastructure     		7 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    Non Potable Water Source Use
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		55 Rajesh Ghorla
    Mr
    First Green Consulting Pvt Ltd
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: Ashpalt used in MRc4
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		138 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    RE: Tenant Lease Agreement-Glazed partitions as part of fit-out work
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		25 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    RE: Tenant Lease Agreement - Interior glare protection
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		110 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    Open bottom planters
    in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		79 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Sat, Apr 13, 2013
    Tenant Lease Agreement - Interior glare protection
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		57 Petr Vogel
    Specialist Consultant
    EkoWATT CZ
    Sat, Apr 13, 2013
    Current Regs?
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		4 Robert Millspaugh
    Fri, Apr 12, 2013
    RE: Heat Island Effect - Nonroof in a Zero-Lot Building
    in CS 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		42 Crissy Tsai
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Webcor Builders
    Fri, Apr 12, 2013
    RE: IEQc3.2 APPA audit compliance using ISO 90001
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.2: Green Cleaning—Custodial Effectiveness Assessment     		53 Gerrit-Jan Teunissen
    consultant
    TRAJECT
    Fri, Apr 12, 2013
    Test
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		51 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    RE: Multiple CxAs?
    in CS 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		27 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    RE: documentation
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		70 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    RE: Capitol Cost ECMs
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.2: Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation     		32 Robert Calloway
    President
    Global Facility Solutions, LLC
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    RE: ASHRAE 90.1 Mandatory provisions within the LEED ND boundary
    in ND-v2009: Minimum building energy efficiency     		4 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Re: Is EBOM Cheaper than NC
    in Is EBOM cheaper than NC     		2 Eric Johnson
    Associate
    Gardiner & Theobald
    Fri, Nov 11, 2011
    Hi Kay
    in Documentation Hours     		2 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Thu, Nov 3, 2011
    LEED 2009 AGMBC
    in Multiple Buildings Connected - Campus Approach vs Standard Approach     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Nov 2, 2011
    RE: Credential Maintenance Guide
    in Live Presentation Hours     		3 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Nov 1, 2011
    RE: Energy Star ratings and volume
    in LEED Volume: EBOM, All Need Energy Star Rating?     		5 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Mon, Oct 31, 2011
    RE: Timing of LEED registration
    in Can you register a project for LEED CI after construction has been completed?     		3 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Thu, Oct 27, 2011
    Hi Krista
    in LEED Core and Shell Extents     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Thu, Oct 27, 2011
    Rainwater Collection?
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Water Efficiency (WE) Section     		4 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Tue, Oct 25, 2011
    Automation Session at Greenbuild Shows Potential
    in LEED App Store Coming Soon – What's on Your Wish-List?     		3 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Oct 12, 2011
    LEED 2012 Greenbuild Session Seeks High Ground - by Nadav Malin
    Wed, Oct 12, 2011
    Higher Appeal fee for certain credits and prerequisites - by Susann Geithner
    Wed, Oct 12, 2011
    Can I get some advice on fee structure for LEED volume certification? - by Valerie Molinski
    Tue, Oct 11, 2011
    RE: Alen A350 air purifier
    in Air purification     		7 Robert Neil
    Tue, Oct 4, 2011
    RE: Do parking garages need to be included in the LEED project?
    in LEED Certifications for Parking Garages No Longer Allowed     		10 Helen Kessler
    President
    HJKessler Associates
    Sun, Oct 2, 2011
    RE: synergies from LEED-NC to LEED-EBOM
    in Sysnergies from LEED NC 2.2 carry over to EBOM 2009     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Sep 30, 2011
    RE: LEED 2012 Credit Comments
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Sustainable Sites (SS) Section     		16 Glenn Heinmiller
    IALD, LC, LEED AP, Principal
    Lam Partners
    Mon, Sep 26, 2011
    RE: O&M Manual is the bible
    in LEED AP EB O+M Exam     		3 Bazeeth Ahamed Khader Mohamed Ali
    Sat, Sep 24, 2011
    RE: check with GBCI
    in Block Team Administration     		2 Brian Wolfe
    Sustainable Coordinator
    HKS
    Thu, Sep 22, 2011
    RE: Public LEED Project Directory
    in LEED CI - PI form 5     		2 Sheela I
    Thu, Sep 22, 2011
    Pilot Credit 44
    in LEED Certification and Ergonomics     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 21, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Composite materials
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		90 138 Gary Ashford
    Architect
    Duket Architects Planners
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Composite materials
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		90 138 Gary Ashford
    Architect
    Duket Architects Planners
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    2004 GSA Report on Cost of LEED
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		90 43 Barbara McCrary
    Mechanical Engineer, PE, LEED AP BD&C
    HHB Engineers, P.C., Prattville, AL
    Thu, Dec 23, 2010
    RE: non-project specific RECs
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		90 77 Jacob Arlein
    Director of Energy Services
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Paint Colorants?
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		90 78 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    Independent review of contractors submittals
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		90 43 Brian Farrelly
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Is PC9 seen as an additional
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		89 67 Michael Miller
    Project Architect, Sustainability Resources Group
    SERA Architects
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    Tenant paid energy, but not a lease.....
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		89 74 James Wilson
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    100 year flood for project outside US?
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		89 56 Eric JS
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: Composite materials
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		89 138 Anne Nicklin
    Executive Director
    Building Materials Reuse Association
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    MPR's and details
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		89 428 Yun Day
    Firm Administrator
    Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		89 43 hao zhang
    Sun, May 23, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		89 43 David Wardell
    President & CEO
    Leed International, LLC
    Sat, Jul 10, 2010
    Paint Colorants?
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		89 78 Fresco Green
    Fresco Green Building
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Exemplary Performance
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		89 42 Carlie Bullock-Jones, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Ecoworks Studio
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: Smoking area in retail area
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		88 189 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Fruits & Vegetables?
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		88 140 Nena Elise
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		88 43 Michael Heacock
    Architect, LEED AP
    Michael Heacock Architects + LEED Consultants
    Thu, Apr 22, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		88 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 22, 2010
    Alternative standards
    in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment     		88 49 Martin Mechtenberg
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Wet mineral wool on spandrel
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		17 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Man-made canal
    in NC v2.2 SSc1: Site Selection     		19 Ye Yao
    Engineer
    ARUP
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Dual Flow faucet
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		73 Mariela Garate Clarke
    Architect
    Green Building Council Chile
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    USGBC as Code Officials
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		36 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    Lease Agreement an option to comply with the credit requirements
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Mary Ann Santos
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    What's the surprise new MR option in LEED v4 all about?
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    Is there no opportunity for ID pt for data sharing in CI retail
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Measurement and verification     		1 Valerie Molinski
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Vocon
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    PC 26 Advanced Energy Metering - Feedback
    in Pilot Credit 26: Advanced Energy Metering     		17 SOFIA KESIDOU
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    PC 25 Water Metering and Reporting - Feedback
    in Pilot Credit 25: Water Metering & Reporting     		8 SOFIA KESIDOU
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    Clogging Issues with Low Flow Fixtures
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		410 Melissa Perry
    Director of Sustainable Operations
    Manfred Construction
    Fri, Mar 15, 2013
    WR p3 and EA p3 Building-Level Monitoring
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Timothy Nabholz
    Miljöcertifieringsingenior (Environmental Certification Engineer)
    Skanska
    Thu, Mar 14, 2013
    LEED v4 Sixth Public Comment
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    WR p3 and EA p3 Building-Level Monitoring
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Timothy Nabholz
    Miljöcertifieringsingenior (Environmental Certification Engineer)
    Skanska
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    Lease Agreement an option to comply with the credit requirements
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		44 Mary Ann Santos
    Tue, Mar 12, 2013
    Are Science Classrooms with no fume hood exempt?
    in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		28 Rebecca Grant
    Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 12, 2013
    asbestos roof
    in Asbestos Roof     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 11, 2013
    MR Credits - Building product disclosure and optimization
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Melissa Wrolstad
    Mon, Mar 11, 2013
    ID&C - EApr1 - preventing ID&C projects from achieving LEED?
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Melissa Wrolstad
    Mon, Mar 11, 2013
    What exactly is a medical furnishing?
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		3 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Mon, Mar 11, 2013
    Manual/ Automatic irrigation required
    in Healthcare-v2009: Water efficient landscaping - no potable water use or no irrigation     		1 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, Mar 8, 2013

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