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  • 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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    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: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		103 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Exterior Lighting for Baseline
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,364 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: WC's
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		159 OSCAR DE LA RED
    LEED AP BD+C
    PROMEC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: VOCs emissions after given number of days
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		63 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		24 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		367 SW LEE
    LEED AP
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		119 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Park & Community Centers = Services?
    in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		7 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Streamlined Path
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		164 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    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
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    in Pilot Credit 30: Alternative Transportation     		6 Nate Steeber
    LEED Consultant & Designer
    Sol Developments
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    RE: Special precluding circumstance?
    in NC v2.2 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		25 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 9, 2013
    RE: Document review
    in Schools 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		2 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Mon, Jan 7, 2013
    RE: Do I have to install plumbing fixtures?
    in ND-v2009: Building water efficiency     		3 Fang Wang
    Fri, Jan 4, 2013
    RE: Defining performance goals and seeking an example initiative
    in Pilot Credit 59: Occupant Engagement     		2 Samantha Harrell
    LEED Project Reviewer certificate holder
    Thu, Jan 3, 2013
    USGBC BPP
    in Pilot Credit 38: Advanced Utility Tracking     		4 Sara Aschliman
    Thu, Jan 3, 2013
    Missing requirement on Pilot Form?
    in Pilot Credit 53: Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials     		3 Brian Leet
    Freeman French Freeman
    Mon, Dec 31, 2012
    RE: Multiple Building -Energy Credits
    in Schools 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		42 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Thu, Dec 27, 2012
    RE: population diversity factor
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.3: IAQ Best Management Practices—Increased Ventilation     		6 Andrew Mitchell
    Mechanical Engineer / LEED Coordination Manager
    Moses & Associates
    Tue, Dec 18, 2012
    RE: IEQ c4.4 and accoustical panel ceilings
    in Schools IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		17 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Mon, Dec 17, 2012
    RE: "Systematic mechanism for occupants to provide feedback?"
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.1: Occupant Comfort—Occupant Survey     		34 Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt
    Environmental Coordinator
    EPB
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    RE: WE 2.2 states, "minimize the
    in NC v2.2 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 13, 2012
    RE: Tap for bar counter
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Water use reduction     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 13, 2012
    Pilot Credit 45 - LEED for Retail
    in Pilot Credit 45: Site Assessment     		5 Serena Wray
    Designer and LEED Project Administrator
    Larson Design Group
    Thu, Dec 13, 2012
    RE: What about on-site renewable energy, factored or not?
    in Schools 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		12 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Dec 12, 2012
    RE: Too many densely occupied spaces
    in CI 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		21 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: repost from older HC forum
    in Healthcare-v2009: Minimum indoor air quality performance     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    here is another post from the older LEED-HC forum
    in Healthcare-v2009: PBT source reduction - lead, cadmium and copper     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    post on older LEED for Healthcare forum
    in Healthcare-v2009: Alternative transportation - public transportation access     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Difference between this credit and prereq
    in ND-v2009: Site design for habitat or wetland and water body conservation     		3 Lee Ann Walling, LEED AP ND
    Principal
    Cedar Creek Sustainable Planning Services
    Mon, Dec 10, 2012
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Elaras Question - LEED Certification for High-Rise Multi-family
    in LEED Certification for High-Rise Multi-family Residential Building     		8 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Dec 28, 2010
    Recycled Definition
    in MR CR4 Recycled Content     		1 Michael Wolfe
    Mon, Dec 27, 2010
    LEED for Healthcare Open for Registration - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Dec 20, 2010
    Re: Project Summary Information
    in Project Summary Information     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Dec 20, 2010
    RE: LEED for hotels
    in Hotels - Must We Use New Retail Program?     		2 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Fri, Dec 17, 2010
    post under IEQc4.2
    in Paint VOC limits     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 14, 2010
    RE: BUilding area to site area ratio
    in EB-OM PIf2- Project Summary Details     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 8, 2010
    Proposed changes to the LEED AP credit
    in What's behind the proposed changes to the LEED AP credit for LEED 2012?     		1 James Green
    VP Engineering
    HInes
    Wed, Dec 8, 2010
    CS expedited process
    in Core and Shell Precertification     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 8, 2010
    MEP components
    in Include plumbing components to recycled content     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 8, 2010
    RE: Does anyone have any thoughts
    in BREEAM as an alternative green building system?     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 7, 2010
    RE: Same here. Its been about 15
    in Pilot Credit Survey completion e-mail     		3 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Wed, Dec 1, 2010
    Treatment of District or Campus Thermal Energy
    in DOes any one know if the USGBC produced the Addenda for LEED 2009 Districit Energy guidance?     		1 Scott DeGaro
    Sustainability Administrator
    Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc.
    Tue, Nov 30, 2010
    Thank you
    in Want to share LEED documentation tools or documents?     		1 Terry Squyres
    Principal
    GWWO Inc./Architects
    Wed, Nov 24, 2010
    Ergonomic Design
    in Ergonomic Design for an Innovation Point     		1 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Thu, Nov 18, 2010
    RE: 2009 CI IEQ Credit 5 Entryway System
    in CI 2009 IEQ Credit 5 Entryway Systems     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Nov 17, 2010
    RE: change in scope
    in Extension of Mechanical Duct work     		2 Kendrick Richardson
    LSY Architects
    Tue, Nov 16, 2010
    LEED boundary
    in Remote Parking lot, pre-existing LEED project     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Nov 16, 2010
    MPR#6
    in Sharing energy/water useage data     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 15, 2010
    RE: LEED documentation in English
    in Documentation     		3 Katsiaryna Mazur
    ISG OLSON, CJSC
    Mon, Nov 15, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Exterior lighting - option 3
    in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		72 82 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    SS C4 2008 v2
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		71 232 Dana Dinolfo
    Assistant Property Manager
    Cassidy Turley
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: Off-site sorting and land clearing debris
    in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		71 49 mark peternell
    Wed, Sep 29, 2010
    RE: CxA from owner
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		71 53 Omer Moltay
    Mon, Sep 20, 2010
    No Green Products available
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		71 51 Chris Munn
    Director, National Operations
    Chelsea Group, Ltd.
    Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    Standard 90.1 provisions
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		71 174 Gregg Schwieterman
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Is PC9 seen as an additional
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		71 67 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    RE: ASHRAE 62.1 and Kitchen Ventilation in High-Rise Residential
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		71 467 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    ASHRAE 62.1 and Kitchen Ventilation in High-Rise Residential
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		71 467 Joseph Snider, AIA, LEED AP
    LEED Architect
    SEQUIL Systems, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    Energy Use Breakdown Scenario
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		71 73 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Uploading Phase II ESA report - where?
    in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment     		71 49 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    RE: Using the DOE CBECS Table
    in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		71 31 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    Space Usage Types
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		71 26 Steve Offutt
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success?
    in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4     		71 28 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Jun 5, 2012
    RE: HERS Rater
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		70 189 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    Runoff volumes
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		70 116 Gregory Hurst
    Office Manager
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    Mon, Sep 21, 2009
    RE: Furniture
    in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		70 97 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    Including Gyms in Regularly Occupied Spaces
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		70 55 Omar Katanani
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES?
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		70 103 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Reused furniture from old office
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		70 75 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Spreadsheet for Data Centers
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Ricardo Marques
    Fri, Sep 28, 2012
    polyurethane foam
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Anderson Benite
    Tue, Sep 25, 2012
    Purchase required for EBOM
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		25 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Tue, Sep 25, 2012
    Using Specs effectively during construction
    in Did you remember to...? List of things it's best not to forget on a project     		1 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    LEED H Pilot Credit 9
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		67 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    FSC vs SFI
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		11 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    No Zone 8 option for Athena EcoCalculator
    in Pilot Credit 1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materials     		42 Design Alaska
    Chief Mechanical Engineer
    Design Alaska
    Fri, Sep 21, 2012
    Units of measurement
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		4 Amy Van Dam
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    Boulder Associates Architects
    Fri, Sep 21, 2012
    Include low-occupancy storage/lab in LEED boundary? - MPR3&5
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Design Alaska
    Chief Mechanical Engineer
    Design Alaska
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    CHP Electric Output
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Francesco Passerini
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    Governmental Cutting of Corners
    in "Wood Wars" Continue, with Military Losing     		1 Kaida Smith
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    Recycling in Malaysia
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		48 Joel Cesare
    Tue, Sep 18, 2012
    Clarify roof of underground parking & fallout shelter inside?
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Ward Miller
    Chief Environmental Advisor
    Alpenglow Advisory
    Mon, Sep 17, 2012
    The way it used to be...
    in New USGBC Membership Fee Structure     		55 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Mon, Sep 17, 2012
    LEED gym on campus
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 maartje van roosmalen
    senior sustainable design consultant
    Kaer Pte Ltd
    Sun, Sep 16, 2012
    Help with a new study of green water technologies!
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 Chris Pyke
    Director, Research
    USGBC
    Fri, Sep 14, 2012
    Comprehensive Transportation management Plan.
    in NC v2.2 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		116 Elle Boykin
    Mon, Sep 10, 2012
    Clarification: Portfolio Manager - Energy Audit
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		73 Ashley Chiang
    Sustainability and Climate Analyst
    UC Merced
    Fri, Sep 7, 2012
    Multiple Units - Shared Returns
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 Mike Oliva
    Thu, Sep 6, 2012
    Base Building ASHRAE 62 Compiance
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 Breeze Glazer
    Research Knowledge Manager: Healthcare Sustainability
    Perkins+Will
    Thu, Sep 6, 2012

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