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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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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    2 options, Flush out and Air testing
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Yazmin Trueba
    Project Engineer
    Sundt Construction
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Furniture Value
    in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		122 Eric Thompson
    Architect
    NBBJ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    Mixed Ventilation
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		54 PAULA HERNANDEZ
    MRS.
    INGENIERO MARIO PEDRO HERNANDEZ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Is facade advertising included in illuminance simultions?
    in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		103 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		37 Diaa Madkour
    Architect
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    RE: Pilot Credit #44 Ergonomics Strategy - LEED User registration
    in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy     		23 Zhengqian Cai
    Faithful+Gould, ATKINS
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: Sub-metering in Option D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		130 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    LEEDUser vs. USGBC
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: MPR#6 - Option 1: Sharing data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager
    in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building     		64 Ronald Dean
    Sumac Inc.
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Ongoing Cx Requirements
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Colleen Collins
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: LEED for Schools - bike storage
    in Pilot Credit 13: Bicycle Network, Storage, and Changing Rooms     		33 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: Biomass from energetic crops
    in CS 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		37 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: leed pilot credits - we need your help!
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		67 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    RE: STC for Ceiling Assembly
    in Schools 2009 IEQc9: Enhanced Acoustical Performance     		31 Daniel Hicks
    Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE
    Geiler & Associates
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Shuttle bus
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		19 Valentin Grimaud
    Thermal Engineer
    TERAO Green Building Engineering
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    RE: shuttle bus
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		51 Valentin Grimaud
    Thermal Engineer
    TERAO Green Building Engineering
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Separate Buildings, Same Cellar
    in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		45 Jesus Deras
    Energy Analyst
    The Wall Consulting Group
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    RE: What about Greenguard instead of Floorscore
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		90 María Fernanda Aguirre
    Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C
    Renato Miranda and Associates
    Sat, May 4, 2013
    RE: Building Reuse
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		51 April Brown (Wackerman)
    Projects Manager
    Institute for the Built Environment
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    RE: EAp2&c1 - Case 2 Option 2B Normalization
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		392 Peter Locke
    Sustainability Consulting Director
    McKinstry
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: LEED Specifications
    in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs     		5 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jun 20, 2012
    Dan,
    in LEED Submittal Forms, Beta to v3     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jun 12, 2012
    RE: 4th edition vs. 3rd edition
    in More Money, Less Guesswork: ITE Parking Generation Study and SSc4.4     		18 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Thu, Jun 21, 2012
    RE: LEED Online Access to Certified Projects
    in LEED Online Access to Certified Projects     		8 Matt Bartner
    Wed, May 30, 2012
    RE: 4th comment period open
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum     		107 Barry Giles
    Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M
    BuildingWise LLC
    Tue, May 15, 2012
    RE: LEED certification in China
    in Hi from China LEED engineer     		3 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Sat, May 5, 2012
    retaining LEED certification
    in Loss of LEED Certification after renovating?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    Reference Guide E-Books need to be editable or updated by USGBC
    in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation     		4 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    RE: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section     		16 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Fri, Apr 27, 2012
    RE: Fundamental Commissioning
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Performance (PF) Section     		9 Daniel Forino
    Sustainability Engineering
    Horizon Engineering Associates
    Thu, Apr 19, 2012
    RE: GSF with demolition
    in Demolition of Existing Building     		4 Clint Newton
    Project Manager
    Spillman Farmer Architects
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    BREEAM Equivalency for LEED Projects - by Deon Glaser
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    RE: Specific Forum
    in The Certification of an Institutional Building     		2 Marco Antonio
    Sustainability Manager
    Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    RE: MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
    in Retail Project     		6 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Jasmin,
    in Addition (second construction phase) to LEED certified building     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Integrated Water Budget
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – WE (Water Efficiency) Section     		14 ROBIN KINERK
    Owner
    Kinerk Strategic Marketing
    Mon, Apr 9, 2012
    RE: let the Q&A begin
    in Video: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 29, 2012
    RE: Low-emitting materials – YIKES
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section     		20 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    12,000th Commercial Project has Earned LEED Certification - by Marie Jessup
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    RE: LEEDuser MR forum closed for official comments
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section     		43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		237 143 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Points available for EQ pr2 (ETS control)?
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		236 189 jeff gaines
    manager of programming and planning
    albert kahn associates, inc.
    Thu, Sep 24, 2009
    understanding the Daylight Factor method
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		236 110 Alex Warburton
    Sat, Jan 9, 2010
    Concrete Sealer
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		235 143 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Thu, Nov 19, 2009
    RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		233 189 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    Janitor Sinks
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		232 173 Eric Doyle
    Project Administrator
    Catalyst Partners
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    Motel-style dormitory with smoking rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		231 189 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    RE: Hospital water use?
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		231 73 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    ANSI S12.60-2002 - Not required?
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		229 124 John Dunn
    President
    2D Innovations
    Sat, Nov 14, 2009
    No extra points available for EQp2
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		227 189 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Fri, Sep 25, 2009
    The Naming of Options, and Knowing Which Applies to You
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		226 96 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Comprehensive Info on Green Roofs
    in Green Roofs     		226 14 Jim Newman
    Principal
    Linnean Solutions
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009
    USGBC provides additional guidance
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		225 173 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Thu, Dec 3, 2009
    RECs providers...
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		224 67 Jared Silliker
    Owner
    Silliker + Partners
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    RE: Illogical ETS requirement for existing non-res. buildings?
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		223 189 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    RE: Grabbing a non-contiguous park
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		222 140 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Wed, Feb 3, 2010
    Illogical ETS requirement for existing non-res. buildings?
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		221 189 John Burnett
    FAC-LEEDership
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    RE: USGBC provides additional guidance
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		221 173 Dave Intner
    Firmitas Architecture & Planning
    Mon, Dec 21, 2009
    RE: Motel-style dormitory with smoking rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		220 189 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    RE: Calculating FTE/Transients for Hospital environments
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		217 73 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Wed, Feb 3, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    WEc2 vs. Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Jiri Dobias
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    Compliant Products
    in EBOM IEQc3.3 Product Finder     		1 Amber Gangelhoff
    Sr. Building Engineer
    Nor'wood Development
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    Drop-off area
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		38 Mark Wilhelm
    Principal
    Green Ideas, Inc.
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    ITE Parking Generation - Which data should be considered?
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		20 Daniel Brum
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Engineering - A Hill Intl. Company
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    EAp2/EAc1 - Case 2 Option 2b
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		392 Peter Locke
    Sustainability Consulting Director
    McKinstry
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Residential Units requirements Ashrae 62.1 2004
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Smoking Prohibition in a Border Crossing Building
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 María Fernanda Aguirre
    Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C
    Renato Miranda and Associates
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Interior vegetation
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Albert Sagrera
    Architect
    Societat Organica
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    suspiciously high savings in auxillary power
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 shashank jain
    Environmental Analyst
    BDSP Partnership
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Waste water generation and treated water
    in CS 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		14 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    Cafeteria/Training Room: Regurlarly Occupied Area?
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Alejandro Rivera Rivera
    Junior Engineer
    Studio Domus
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    Option 4 - ITE Land use type
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		194 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    Ongoing commissioning when follow EA c2.1- option 2
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 ICE Co.
    Indochine Engineering Vietnam Ltd
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    Community Center on Park Land
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		56 Paula Jarrett Nasta
    CPZ Architects
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    Refrigerant Management Plan
    in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		55 Robert Calloway
    President
    Global Facility Solutions, LLC
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    Campus setting uploading refrigerant data LEED letter template
    in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		35 John Covello
    LEED and Sustainability Manager
    Development Management Group
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    enlosed smoking room outside the building
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    FSC Mix
    in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		9 Gabriela G
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    adhesives for wall covering/wall paper
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Tue, Apr 16, 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

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