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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: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    How many signs are required for preferred parking?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		220 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Slate Porcelain Tiles
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		203 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Secure parking garage/room
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		162 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Duct adhesives
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		71 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Extended Stay?
    in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		32 Sara Neff
    Director, Sustainability Programs
    Kilroy Realty Corporation
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Recycling Rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		192 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		107 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Line between consumables and 'process' consumables
    in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables     		78 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: E Cigarettes
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		74 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Occupant feedback
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy     		45 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    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: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Submit a Low Mercury ID Credit
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		370 Clara Pistoni
    Sustainability Consultant
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Definition direct line of sight
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    No-break (UPS - UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supplies)
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		189 Vitorio Lepiane
    Sustentech
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Floor polish/finsh over epoxy terrazzo floor
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		80 Jonathan Clifford
    LEED-AP BD+C
    Blackburn Architects
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Site Boundary, SWPPP and Erosion Control
    in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		147 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup
    in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		69 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: FSC lagging?
    in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		86 Doug Pierce, AIA
    Architect / Sustainability Strategist
    Perkins+Will
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: New requirements in Version 5.0 form for LEED-EB: O&M v3/2009?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance     		217 David Hubka
    Director - Operations
    Transwestern Sustainability Services
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    Mixed Mode Natural & Mechanical Ventilation...?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		55 Tony Ricketts
    Mechanical Engineer
    Wick Fisher White
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Waste use for leveling
    in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		52 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Exemplary Performance for Greenfields
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		146 Ahmed Younis
    Instrumentation and Control Engineer
    Dar Al Handasah
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Cooling Tower Submetering
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		83 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Accounting for Change Orders In Total Material Cost
    in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		126 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    LEED for Healthcare - EAc7 -
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		5 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Green cleaning innovation points
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		123 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		74 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: floor area for PIf3 vs IEQc8
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		111 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    RE: Distance calculation
    in EBOM 2009 MRc5: Sustainable Purchasing—Food     		61 Magda Aghababyan
    CEO
    Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd.
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    RE: GBCI Review Comments Regarding Parking Requirements for Campus
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		88 Lisa Milano
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    RE: Naturally or mechanically conditioned?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		138 Lindsay Austrom
    Mechanical Engineer
    Stantec
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    RE: reporting complication
    in NC v2.2 EAc6: Green Power     		51 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    Medical Equipment
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		5 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: webcast recording
    in Video: Behind the Scenes on LEED 2012: New Developments in Credit Documentation, Reference Guides, and More     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 6, 2012
    RE: MPR #6 - CI project without submetered utilities
    in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager     		47 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: 4 floor building - 2 phases
    in Site boundaries for multi-phase Projects     		17 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Change of project
    in Registration     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Consult Core & Shell Appendix 1
    in Determing Transients (Students/Visitors)     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: ID Credit for Dual Certification
    in Green Globes Q&A     		9 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Not much of anything
    in USGBC LEED EBOM policy model 2009     		5 Paulina Marinkovic
    Sustainability Manager LEED AP O&M
    Samba Energy
    Fri, Aug 31, 2012
    RE: Does this mean state owned
    in Georgia Bans LEED Over Certified Wood Credits     		2 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 24, 2012
    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
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Calculating FTEs
    in Calculating FTEs     		257 136 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Manufacturer's are slowly
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		256 103 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Sep 2, 2009
    Daylighting Collaborative (Organization)
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		255 111 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     		253 123 Wagner Oliveira
    CTE
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    RE: ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		252 99 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Wed, Feb 3, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		250 132 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Nov 25, 2009
    RE: Concrete Sealer
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		249 154 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Thu, Nov 19, 2009
    RE: Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		249 154 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     		248 111 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jul 14, 2009
    RE: Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		247 123 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    RE: Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		246 76 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 14, 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: Hospital water use?
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		244 76 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		244 132 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Sun, Nov 29, 2009
    RE: Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		243 123 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 76 Tommy Linstroth
    Principal
    Trident Sustainability Group
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    Option B and D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		240 132 Gilbrt Dilanchian
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		239 132 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Unable to meet 5% building occupants
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		88 Rebecca Hart
    WSP
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    4.3 effic vehicle parking versus 4.4 car pool parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		197 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Re-use existing equipment?
    in Healthcare-v2009: Minimize potable water use for medical equipment cooling     		1 Mark Meaders
    Sustainable Design Project Manager
    HDR Architecture, Inc.
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    Credit language
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		48 Michael Beattie
    LEED Administrator
    NBF Architects
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    Install furnitures during construction and with A/C on
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		19 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Sun, May 26, 2013
    water use reduction calculation
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Jamal Uddin
    Sun, May 26, 2013
    LEED Project Boundary for a Train Station
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		100 Michael Guadagnoli
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    infill site
    in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies     		1 Cardy V
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    Parking space separate problem
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		197 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
    3 month performance period vs. Construction
    in Performance Period     		42 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    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
    last minute
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		43 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    SSc4 Alternate Commuting Transportation - survey question
    in Doing the Alternative Commuting Transportation Survey     		9 Tim Lewis
    MetroPool Inc.
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Change in Owner signature
    in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms     		46 Henrique Mendes
    Mr.
    Green Domus
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		346 Arpan Bakshi
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Still a Pilot Credit?
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		120 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		48 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Just joined in with LEED
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		42 alex songs
    Tue, May 21, 2013

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