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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: Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		356 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		159 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    changing prerequisite completed forms
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Linda Francis
    President
    Francis Consulting
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Percantage Make-Up
    in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products     		5 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Casework
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		238 Jason Grant
    Principal
    Jason Grant Consulting
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    School addition - LEED Boundary
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 padraic o connell
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		255 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Good to know
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		13 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Brett Farbstein
    Commissioning Engineer
    AKF Group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Form Questions
    in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment     		7 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Entry mat in vestibule w/ tile surround
    in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		28 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1
    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
    NORR
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Meaning of "Ready to Use Products"
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    CS - Residential Building
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 CRolim Engenharia
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: LEV discounted parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		209 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    RE: HERS equivalency in international context
    in ND-v2009: Building energy efficiency     		4 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    MRc5 Calculator Question
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		3 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: Exemplary Performance, Point 2
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		251 Sara Zoumbaris
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Rainwater storage system
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Single possibly non-compliant adhesive
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Eric Thompson
    Architect
    NBBJ
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Time Averaged Occupancy
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Andrew Mitchell
    Mechanical Engineer / LEED Coordination Manager
    Moses & Associates
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Daylighting for Nurseries
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight 75% of Spaces     		140 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Ground-Mounted Solar PV Arrays
    in NC 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		118 Amy Van Dam
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    Boulder Associates Architects
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Chiller
    in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		167 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Gymnasium Flooring and IEQ 4
    in Schools IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		25 Agnes Vorbrodt
    Principal
    VvS | Architects & Consultants
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Do non-regularly occupied spaces have to be air tested?
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		105 Dale Walsh
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: Toilets not within the tenant space
    in CI 2009 WEc1: Water Use Reduction     		70 Sam Farmer
    Green Fields
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Does a Real Estate Tax is
    in CI 2009 MRc1.1: Tenant Space—Long-Term Commitment     		29 Joseph Goldstein
    JGArchitects
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: Clarification
    in CS 2009 EAc5.2: Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering     		33 Thiago Bondini
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: Can Exterior Plantings count in MRc6?
    in Schools 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: designated exhaust systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		178 Charline Seytier
    CEO, Co-owner. LEED AP BD+C
    ThemaVerde, France
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Supplementary ventilation for after-hours
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 Diana Nezamutinova
    Associate
    Dalen Strategies
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    RE: EA Minimum Energy Performance - Star Rated Equipment
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		364 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    RE: EAc6 Implementation
    in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		78 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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: PI Form 3 - Daily Occupancy
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		17 Tyra Sorensen
    Wed, Apr 11, 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
    RE: EA forum closed for official commenting
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section     		16 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     		236 186 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     		233 186 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     		231 186 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     		227 186 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     		223 186 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     		222 138 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     		221 186 John Burnett
    FAC
    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     		220 186 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
    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
    Non Potable Water Source Use
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		55 Rajesh Ghorla
    Mr
    First Green Consulting Pvt Ltd
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    acrylic cove base adhesive for wall
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		285 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    Providing verification that there will be side stream filtration
    in Pilot Credit 17: Cooling Tower Water Use     		24 Sara Greenwood
    Green Building Consultant
    Cadmus Group
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    Toilets not within the tenant space
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		173 M K
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    Open bottom planters
    in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		79 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Sat, Apr 13, 2013
    Tenant Lease Agreement - Interior glare protection
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		57 Petr Vogel
    Specialist Consultant
    EkoWATT CZ
    Sat, Apr 13, 2013
    Current Regs?
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		4 Robert Millspaugh
    Fri, Apr 12, 2013
    New USGBC searchable database..
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Lewis Hewton
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Outside Air for Trash/recycle area and Teledata Ashrae 62.1 2004
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Test
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		51 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Energy Modeling donations
    in Schools 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		35 Stantec IP
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Evapotranspiration rate units?
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		234 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Flush-out Spreadsheet?
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		124 James Houston
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    "Keep Calm and Do Your Homework"
    in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First     		15 deborah lucking
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Using greywater for all flush-fixtures
    in Schools 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		33 Shakir Ismail
    Senior Sustainability Associate, LEED AP (BD+C)
    KEO International Consultants
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Enough for credit compliance
    in CS 2009 IEQc6: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		21 Mathilda Jonsson
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Air Curtain for Building in Climate Zone 3A
    in Vestibules in 90.1-2007 and LEED 3.0 Projects     		8 Shenhao Li
    Atkins
    Mon, Apr 8, 2013
    Calculating FTE- LEED for Healthcare
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Mon, Apr 8, 2013
    Translation to american english
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, Apr 8, 2013

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