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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.

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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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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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: Tenant lease clauses
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		158 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
    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
    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
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: NC Comercial Building into a LEED ND Neighborhood (Stage 1)
    in ND-v2009: Bicycle network and storage     		4 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Mon, Dec 3, 2012
    RE: GIBp1
    in ND-v2009: Certified green buildings     		8 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Mon, Dec 3, 2012
    RE: BAS Summary
    in EBOM 2009 EAc3.1: Performance Measurement—Building Automation System     		30 Paul Spannhake
    Owner/Principal
    Spannhake Strategic Consulting
    Fri, Nov 30, 2012
    RE: farmland
    in CS 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Nov 27, 2012
    LEEDuser's MRp2 template
    in EBOM 2009 MRp2: Solid Waste Management Policy     		18 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Nov 27, 2012
    RE: Dedicated Bike Lanes on School Property
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		28 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Nov 26, 2012
    RE: Review comment regarding minimum recycling area
    in NC v2.2 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		3 Tiffany Moore
    LEED Documentation Consultant
    Built Kansas City LLC
    Mon, Nov 26, 2012
    RE: Existing jobs within the project area? (Option 1)
    in ND-v2009: Housing and jobs proximity     		4 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Mon, Nov 26, 2012
    RE: Individual Workstation Lighting Controls
    in Schools 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		21 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Sun, Nov 25, 2012
    RE: Lease Language Mandate for Fixture Flow Rate Thresholds
    in CS 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		10 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Nov 24, 2012
    RE: Material Reused in another location
    in CI 2009 MRc3.1: Materials Reuse     		24 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    RE: Occupied only OR All outdoor air ventilated spaces
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.4: IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    RE: Certified LEED CI project going for EBOM
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		26 Michelle Cottrell
    President
    Design Management Services
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    ACP EN standards in CS.IEQp1 and CS.IEQc2
    in CS 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventlilation     		3 Petr Vogel
    Specialist Consultant
    EkoWATT CZ
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    RE: Motorcycles parking space
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof     		36 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    RE: MPR6
    in Retail–NC-v2009: Measurement and verification     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 22, 2012
    RE: LEED 2009 for Retail: Commercial Interiors EAc1.5
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Optimize energy performance - building envelope     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 22, 2012
    RE: Waste to energy conversion
    in Schools 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 18, 2013
    RE: Greenfield Sites1: site disturbance
    in Schools 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 25, 2012
    RE: Call-a-Ride as compliant public transport
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		14 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Nov 19, 2012
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    certifying the process
    in LEED for Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Nov 13, 2010
    runs the gamut
    in Taking Advantage of Utility Incentives?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 12, 2010
    RE: out buildings and LEED
    in Question about multiple buildings & LEED     		2 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Fri, Nov 12, 2010
    New LEED 2009 Addenda Released - November 2010 - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Nov 8, 2010
    post to credit forum
    in Development Density declaration (in buildings per hectare)     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 4, 2010
    two projects
    in MPR & Energy Modeling for C&S 2009     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Nov 3, 2010
    RE: Rollar Blinds
    in Blinds     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Oct 31, 2010
    USGBC
    in LEED Project Directory on GBCI.org     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 29, 2010
    historic preservation and green
    in Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse and LEED     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 29, 2010
    fees
    in Fees for Multiple Buildings & On-Campus Projects     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 29, 2010
    LEED-NC
    in Choosing between EBOM or CI     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 29, 2010
    Building Operating Hours - by Eric Bosley
    Tue, Oct 26, 2010
    What Do the LEED Lawsuit Reactions Say About Us? - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Oct 26, 2010
    Performance Period
    in Performance Period     		1 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Fri, Oct 22, 2010
    split out buildings
    in Which rating system to apply?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 22, 2010
    LEED-NC or LEED-EBOM
    in rating system selection     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Oct 21, 2010
    RE: Re: NC or CS
    in NC or CS     		3 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Oct 20, 2010
    PLf2
    in Determining "project building context" for LEED PI Form 2: Project Summary Details, LEED LOv3     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 15, 2010
    RE: percentage of spaces
    in future fit outs     		2 Jeff Riggs
    Sr. HVAC designer
    BCCLT
    Fri, Oct 15, 2010
    post under specific credit forum
    in Water Efficiency / Use Reduction     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Oct 15, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Conductivity Meter and Auto Controls/No chemical management
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		70 55 John Ida
    President
    Urban Works, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: Alternative standards
    in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment     		70 49 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: Underground Parking
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof     		70 36 Jacob Arlein
    Director of Energy Services
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    RE: Recommissioning Manual
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		70 43 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Tue, Feb 22, 2011
    RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		69 76 Amy Rider
    Sustainability Manager
    KEMA Services
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		69 58 Kathy Buck
    Senior Project Manager
    Neumann/Smith Architecture
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    EQ3.2 - Option 2, IAQ Testing - If the test fails, what's next?
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		69 124 Patrick McGraw
    Design Engineer
    Southland Industries
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		69 61 Mike Liu
    ATKINS
    Sun, Aug 15, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		69 61 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: Including Gyms in Regularly Occupied Spaces
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		69 55 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    Off-site sorting and land clearing debris
    in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		69 49 mark peternell
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Ventilation in a Fire Station Apparatus bay
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		69 54 Roger Chang
    Principal, Director of Sustainability
    Westlake Reed Leskosky
    Mon, Aug 2, 2010
    RE: Accounting for interior offices with glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		69 251 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Composite materials
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		69 138 Anne Nicklin
    Executive Director
    Building Materials Reuse Association
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: LEED NC - MPR #2
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		69 428 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: Prime farmland area
    in NC v2.2 SSc1: Site Selection     		69 19 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: CO2 sensors in non-densely occupied spaces
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		69 44 Allison Zuchman
    Green Building Consultant
    Fore Solutions
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    RE: For naturally ventilated buildings.....
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		69 135 Nena Elise
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    RE: Commissioning Authority was hired in 65% of Construction Docs.
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		69 43 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Mon, May 10, 2010
    MRc Bio Based Materials
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		69 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED 2.2 Registered Projects
    in LEED 2.2 Registered Projects (with the eventual adoption of LEED v4)     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    MR Calculator incorrect?
    in CS 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		16 Tim Murray
    Sustainability Director
    Apollo BBC
    Fri, Aug 17, 2012
    Lead, but not from paint...?
    in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		68 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Mon, Aug 13, 2012
    IEQ 4 - Group 5, 1168 and SCM discrepancies
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 Bruce Maine
    Sustainable Design Consultant
    Mon, Aug 13, 2012
    LEED plaque analogous to college diploma
    in LEED Certified or Certifiable? Architects Make the Case for Earning the Plaque     		9 Ed Gulick
    Architect
    High Plains Architects
    Wed, Aug 8, 2012
    "Feet to the Fire"
    in LEED Certified or Certifiable? Architects Make the Case for Earning the Plaque     		9 Julia Weatherby
    Senior Mechanical Engineer
    Lindgren & Sharples, P.C.
    Wed, Aug 8, 2012
    Seam Adhesive for Vinyl Flooring
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Bruce Maine
    Sustainable Design Consultant
    Wed, Aug 8, 2012
    Thanks for the responses so
    in Student looking for LEED users to complete a questionnaire on the IgCC and LEED     		1 Michael Zagorski
    Thu, Aug 2, 2012
    Simulation Software Capability
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 James Chueh
    Wed, Aug 1, 2012
    Prop 65
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 Bruce Maine
    Sustainable Design Consultant
    Mon, Jul 30, 2012
    square footage of all parking areas
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Malwina Mokrzycka
    Thu, Jul 26, 2012
    Schools SSc9 clarified
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    EQc8.1 Applicable spaces
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    Residential projects ineligible for IEQc7.2
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    IEQc5 requirements eased up
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    Janitor sinks out
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    WEc1 Month With Highest Irrigation Demand
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    Mineral-based flooring exempt
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    New Regional Materials Distance
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    LED Job-site lighting earns ID point
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012

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