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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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    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
    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
    RE: Interior Places of Respite
    in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite     		5 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
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: You absolutely CAN use the
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		7 172 Kath Williams
    LEED Fellow 2011, Principal
    Kath Williams + Associates
    Fri, Mar 5, 2010
    RE: Team roles and responsibilities
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		7 172 Michelle Halle Stern
    Thu, Feb 17, 2011
    RE: Team roles and responsibilities
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		7 172 Rob Watson
    CEO
    EcoTech International
    Thu, Feb 17, 2011
    RE: flashing and trim
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		7 164 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 26, 2012
    RE: Task Lighting for Private Offices?
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		7 171 Amy Van Dam
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    Boulder Associates Architects
    Wed, Oct 26, 2011
    Lighting levels for underground parking lots
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		7 24 shashank jain
    Environmental Analyst
    BDSP Partnership
    Thu, Oct 11, 2012
    RE: Permanent Irrigation System, Temporary Use of Potable Water
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		7 236 Susann Geithner
    Director of Sustainability
    HSB Architects & Engineers
    Wed, Sep 12, 2012
    RE: Seam Adhesive for Vinyl Sheet Flooring
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		7 287 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Fri, Aug 3, 2012
    RE: LEED v4 AP Format
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Tue, Feb 19, 2013
    Use current radon maps in determining areas of high radon risk
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Jeff Miner
    Radon At Tahoe
    Thu, Nov 1, 2012
    RE: Radon Potential Maps
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Jeff Miner
    Radon At Tahoe
    Wed, Nov 7, 2012
    RE: Recycled Content in LEED v4 - post consumer fly ash?
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Tom Lent
    Policy Director
    Healthy Building Network
    Tue, Nov 27, 2012
    RE: Forest Advocates' Perspective
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Tom Lent
    Policy Director
    Healthy Building Network
    Wed, Nov 28, 2012
    RE: Assessing the new MR credits - #2 & 3
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Tom Lent
    Policy Director
    Healthy Building Network
    Thu, Nov 29, 2012
    What will the fixes be for LEED Online V4?
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		7 94 Rob Watson
    CEO
    EcoTech International
    Sun, Dec 9, 2012
    RE: U-Values Requirements for Skylight with Curbs
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		7 518 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 1, 2010
    RE: Are there some list of
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		7 518 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Apr 27, 2010
    RE: EAp2 LEED Online form
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		7 518 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Jun 30, 2010
    RE: Process and non-Process energy
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		7 518 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Are there some list of
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		7 518 milton muñiz
    arquitecto
    instituto mexicano del edificio sustentable ac
    Mon, Oct 25, 2010
    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
    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
    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     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		46 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013

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