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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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    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 25, 2013
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    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		109 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
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    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
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Submittal templates in metric Units
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		66 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 25, 2013
    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
    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
    RE: How to define vision glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		248 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll)
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		37 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		120 Adam Knoff
    Sustainability Project Manager
    Unico Properties
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Property Boundry.
    in Pilot Credit 57: Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control     		2 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		34 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    When to submit for construction Review
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		334 Jon Quigley
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    3 month performance period vs. Construction
    in Performance Period     		42 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    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
    Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		18 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Arpan Bakshi
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		24 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Correction
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		45 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    LEED EB:OM
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		11 Lennart Lifvenhjelm
    Vasakronan AB
    Wed, May 22, 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: 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
    Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1
    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
    NORR
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: (Jacob) Calculating for Future Growth
    in Calculating FTEs     		135 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: about that working group....
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		36 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: Cannot login to LEED Online..
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Francisca Herrera
    Miranda & Nasi
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: V4 implementation and '09 phase out
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Master Site and different buidings certifications
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Eric Anderson
    Technical Customer Service Specialist
    GBCI
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement
    in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement     		19 Julie Hendricks
    Director of EcoServices
    Kirksey
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    RE: BD&C Exam Prep
    in Earn CEUs on LEEDuser—With Ease     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
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    RE: MR3 or MR1.2?
    in CI 2009 MRc3.1: Materials Reuse     		9 24 Susie Spivey-Tilson
    Project Management Sustainability Services
    CBRE
    Mon, Mar 12, 2012
    RE: Indoor AHUs and MERV 13 filters
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.4: IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution     		9 29 Hannah Bronfman
    Sustainability Consultant
    YR&G
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    RE: MERV 13
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.4: IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution     		9 29 Romano Iglesia
    LEED BD+C O+M
    Carde Ten Architects
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    RE: Filter Performance
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.4: IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution     		9 29 Hannah Bronfman
    Sustainability Consultant
    YR&G
    Fri, Mar 2, 2012
    RE: Existing Building for LEED on Campus - EBOM Path
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof     		9 36 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Preferred file format for plan uploads - PIF4
    in Project Information form     		9 45 Lew Bonadies
    Principal, LEED AP O+M
    BtoB Projects
    Wed, May 11, 2011
    RE: Table PIf 3-1
    in Project Information form     		9 45 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Fri, Nov 18, 2011
    RE: Demountable partitons & workstation panels
    in NC v2.2 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		9 34 Susie Spivey-Tilson
    Project Management Sustainability Services
    CBRE
    Mon, Apr 9, 2012
    RE: Re-using wood doors
    in NC v2.2 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		9 34 Heather DeGrella
    Director of Sustainable Education
    GreenCE, Inc
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    Low Mercury Lighting Systems?
    in Schools 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		9 17 Mike Kros
    Architect
    DLR Group
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    User Education Plan
    in Schools 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		9 17 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Tue, Jul 3, 2012
    RE: Views through sliding doors in residential bedrooms
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		9 42 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    regularly occupied spaces
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		9 42 tanner white
    Tue, Jul 31, 2012
    Occupied Spaces
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.4: Daylight and Views     		9 55 Emily Curley
    Sustainability Coordinator
    American University
    Thu, Mar 15, 2012
    RE: M and V
    in NC v2.2 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		9 23 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Jan 19, 2012
    Outdoor Airflow Measurement with constant volume ventillation
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.2: IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		9 23 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Tue, Jan 31, 2012
    RE: CO2 Sensors
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.2: IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		9 23 Mike Campbell
    Sustainability Specialist
    Sustainable Solutions Corporation
    Wed, Feb 22, 2012
    RE: Re: Review Comments with Phantom Requirements
    in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements     		9 59 Elizabeth Powers
    Principal
    O'Brien & Company
    Fri, Jun 29, 2012
    State by State
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		9 11 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    RE: Ever changing not published requirements
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		9 48 Steve Khouw
    Principal
    DNA GreenDesign
    Sat, Jun 16, 2012
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Submittal templates in metric Units
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		66 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 25, 2013
    Airflow Monitoring Devices Specifications
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		135 Ahmed Younis
    Instrumentation and Control Engineer
    Dar Al Handasah
    Sat, May 25, 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
    LEED Project Boundary for a Train Station
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 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
    ASHRAE 62.1 - 2007 Occupant Density vs T24
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Jauni Novak
    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
    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
    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
    JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll)
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		37 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    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
    No file uploads?
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		119 Carly Ruggieri
    Senior Sustainability Consultant
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    SSc4 Alternate Commuting Transportation - survey question
    in Doing the Alternative Commuting Transportation Survey     		9 Heather Reiners
    MetroPool Inc.
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Change in Owner signature
    in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms     		44 Green Domus
    Green Domus
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		18 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Arpan Bakshi
    Thu, May 23, 2013
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    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013

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