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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: 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: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		108 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    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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    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
    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
    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 77 Amy Rider
    Sustainability Manager
    KEMA Services
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: Accounting for interior offices with glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		69 248 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Fri, Jan 22, 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: 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
    RE: Separate design and construction commissioning agents?
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		69 43 Chris Ladner
    Partner
    Viridian
    Wed, Apr 6, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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     		410 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     		74 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
    Data center consumption and the EAp2 - Case 2 – Option 1 Labs
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		392 Carolina Vergnano
    LEED AP
    Concremat
    Thu, Aug 23, 2012
    More to Come?
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		11 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    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

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