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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
    Streamlined Path
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		161 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		171 Peter Dishno
    Commissioning Engineer
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		118 Adam Knoff
    Sustainability Project Manager
    Unico Properties
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior window shades controllability
    in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting     		2 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics
    in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Number of testing point
    in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		265 Joel McCreary
    Principal
    McCreary/Snow Architects, PA
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    WC's
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		156 CRolim Engenharia
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		171 Larissa Oaks
    Specialist, LEED
    USGBC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		33 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Still a Pilot Credit?
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		101 Rebecca Grant
    Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: minimum required irrigated area
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		76 Kris Phillips
    Architect
    Arcadis
    Wed, May 22, 2013
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    Recycling in Malaysia
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		48 Joel Cesare
    Tue, Sep 18, 2012
    RE: Asphalt Paving with white paint coating
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		30 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 11, 2012
    RE: Participation in Online Forum
    in Pilot Credit 6: Integrative Project Planning & Design     		25 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 11, 2012
    RE: Sample size for air speed measurements
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring     		25 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Mon, Sep 10, 2012
    RE: IEQp1- A3 Table Mechanical Ventilation 100%OA
    in Schools-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		19 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Historical uses
    in Pilot Credit 16: Rainwater Management     		7 Theresa Backhus
    Sites Technical Specialist
    USGBC
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Materials Counted for other MR Credits
    in Pilot Credit 52: Environmentally Preferable Non-Structural Products and Materials—Prescriptive Attributes     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Plastics/PVC and Flooring
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		18 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Sep 3, 2012
    RE: LEED AP registering a CI project
    in CI 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		15 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Sep 2, 2012
    RE: Rainwater Harvesting
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 31, 2012
    RE: Superfund Sites eligible for Brownfields Redevelopment credit?
    in NC v2.2 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		6 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Wed, Aug 29, 2012
    RE: glass not allowed in co-mingled recyclables
    in Schools 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 29, 2012
    RE: PC5 still available?
    in Pilot Credit 5: Preliminary Integrative Project Planning & Design     		35 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Tue, Aug 28, 2012
    RE: Hot Water use
    in Schools 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		12 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Non-Densely Occupied Space Ventilation
    in Schools 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		8 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Fri, Aug 17, 2012
    RE: Whole System Integration Process Guide not referenced
    in Pilot Credit 60: Integrative Process     		2 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Annual Energy Cost Escalation
    in Schools 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		24 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Aug 7, 2012
    RE: IDc2
    in CS 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		11 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Aug 2, 2012
    RE: Double Skin
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spaces     		53 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: For Higher Ed (or any other project type)
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		17 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Sun, Nov 25, 2012
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Legacy LEED APs can earn IDc2 in LEED 2009 projects
    in Can a legacy LEED AP participate in LEED V3 projects??     		5 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: mixed use means LEED-NC or CS
    in LEED for homes in South East Asia     		2 Robert Himmler
    EGS-plan International GmbH
    Sun, Sep 12, 2010
    RE: GSHP
    in ground source heating & cooling     		2 Melissa Kemp
    President
    Premium Organization
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Wiggle Room
    in LEED EB O & M Submission Period     		2 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Fee Schedule
    in What is your Fee Schedule for EBOM Projects?     		1 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    check with GBCI
    in Time frame of certification: Two building parts with different completion     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    LEED AP credential maintenance
    in LEED exams+ maintain credential     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Announcing Free Webinar on LEED-CI Certification - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: renovation under LEED-CS
    in Core and Shell for an Existing Building Renovation     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
    RE: Low VOC tested products in China
    in Challenges we encountered in the LEED consulting process for China projects     		2 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
    RE: To try and answer your
    in Some problems we faced in the progress of LEED consulting in China     		5 Julian Bott
    Principal Design Consultant
    Cundall Hong Kong
    Fri, Sep 3, 2010
    RE: CIRs and LEED Interpretation changes
    in USGBC to Offer Precedent-Setting LEED Interpretations, Along with CIRs     		10 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Fri, Sep 3, 2010
    CS Appendix 3
    in FTE - vacant suites     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 3, 2010
    Re: Construction Documents
    in Construction Documents     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Sep 2, 2010
    RE: MPRs and temporary structures
    in Sem-Permanent Buildings     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 1, 2010
    official word from USGBC
    in The Future of CIRs in LEED     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    RE: rating system selection policy
    in LEED-Commercial Interiors Certification     		2 Anderson Benite
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    Dealing with MPR #6 if there is no meter
    in Minimum Program Requirements - energy and water reporting     		1 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    forum response
    in LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS CONSULTANT COSTS     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    team integration
    in What are the credits and prerequisites in the scope of MEP Contractor?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Collected StromWater for irrigation
    in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control     		67 50 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: Solid Surface Materials; Quartz, Corian, etc. claiming Regional
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		67 143 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    Energy Star: User Consumption in Multi Tenant Buildings
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		67 392 Joerg Schlenger
    Dr.-Ing.
    Drees&Sommer Advanced Building Technologies GmbH
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    Business Machine Room (doesn't generate 40,000 pages per month)
    in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		67 75 Tysa Tenebro
    Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    Permanent Carpeted System - Internal Maint. Narrative
    in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		67 75 Eamon Geary
    Sustainability Director - Facilities
    Michael Baker Jr, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    RE: CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		67 96 Malik Rehman
    Wed, Sep 1, 2010
    RE: LEED compliant trash liners
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials     		67 84 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: Incorrect payback period
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.1: Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis     		67 36 Pierce Holstrom
    Director of Engineering
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    RE: Energy Star and Energy & Water Data Release Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		67 96 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    RE: Commissioning LEED Submittal
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		67 43 David Hubka
    GROUP Leader
    E3 GROUP
    Wed, Feb 23, 2011
    RE: DES Commissioning (upstream)
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		67 43 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Mon, Jul 25, 2011
    Reference ET rates
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		66 236 mark peternell
    Fri, Mar 11, 2011
    RE: Unirrigated areas in Option 1
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		66 236 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 8, 2011
    RE: Lighting power of roof garden.
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		66 397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, Apr 2, 2012
    50 % Pervious Pavement or Each Paver need to be 50% Pervious?
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		66 159 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    Default value for open grid paver.
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		66 159 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    LEED CI v2.0 EQc4.5 Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating     		66 102 Katrina Rosa
    Owner
    The EcoLogic Studio
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RE: Can I exclude a portion of the building?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		66 134 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    RE: Cost of ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		66 73 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    Using Parking Generation 3rd Edition.
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		66 37 Clio Miller
    Architect
    GSBS Architects
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Laundry drain water
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Wei Jiang
    Fri, Jun 22, 2012
    Multiple Buildings
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Dhanujie Jayapala
    Sustainability Executive
    MAS Active Trading Pvt Ltd
    Wed, Jun 20, 2012
    Mechanically Ventilated Areas
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Angela Saggin
    Tue, Jun 19, 2012
    ID Credit - Building as a Teaching Tool
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Kellin Vellenoweth
    Fri, Jun 15, 2012
    Item 6
    in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs     		5 Tom Fisher
    Wed, Jun 13, 2012
    estimating system Ds
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance     		213 AAME User
    Wed, Jun 13, 2012
    LEED Specifications
    in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs     		5 Michael Heacock
    Architect, LEED AP
    Michael Heacock Architect, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 13, 2012
    Dan,
    in LEED Submittal Forms, Beta to v3     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jun 12, 2012
    Defining "One Building"
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Chris DeVolder
    360 Architecture
    Mon, Jun 11, 2012
    Deadline for project submission
    in LEED NC 2009 - Final Certification     		3 Peggy Brock
    Mon, Jun 11, 2012
    question
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Tarek Dalati
    Sustainbility manager
    CRHI
    Fri, Jun 8, 2012
    great
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Mary Wilkerson
    Thu, Jun 7, 2012
    Addenda to ASHRAE standards
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Jens Apel
    Thu, Jun 7, 2012
    Addenda to ASHRAE standards
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Jens Apel
    Thu, Jun 7, 2012
    LEED 2009 PI form 3
    in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data     		64 Denise Dauplaise
    Architect
    Berners Schober
    Wed, Jun 6, 2012
    Update on the survey calculator
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, Jun 6, 2012
    Thoughts about this pilot credit
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Todd Henderson
    Sr. Associate
    Boulder Associates
    Tue, Jun 5, 2012
    Inert post-installation materials
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Andrew Gil
    Architect, Associate, LEED AP BD+C. USGBC NY Upstate Board of Directors
    HOLT Architects, P.C.
    Tue, Jun 5, 2012
    elastomeric coating
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Sun, Jun 3, 2012
    Comnet automated template completion
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,362 Erin Adkins
    Executive Director
    Empirical Energy Solutions
    Fri, Jun 1, 2012

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