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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
    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
    Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		355 Katie Schulze
    Project Specialist
    Investive Building Projects
    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
    RE: Ventilated attic roofs - Baseline Vs Proposed
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    SSc2 Site Area vs LEED Project Boundry
    in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		30 James Wieben
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Baseline Building Rotation
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		812 Mark Zoeteman
    Sr. Mech Engr
    FTC&H, Inc.
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: regularly occupied space
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		55 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Food sustainable purchase - Compliance demonstration
    in EBOM 2009 MRc5: Sustainable Purchasing—Food     		58 H.K.C.B. Heendeniya
    Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd.
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    smoking is allowed in hotel guest rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		186 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: Option 4 ITE Parking Generation - federal property
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		193 Michele Riberdy
    Senior Project Manager
    Viridian Energy & Environmental
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: About carpool parking facilities.
    in ND-v2009: Reduced parking footprint     		2 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Unusual FTE
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Erin Nuckols
    Sustainable Building Associate
    Institute for the Built Environment
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: District Cooling System
    in NC 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		67 Ante Vulin
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Design Build Contractual Question- EAc3
    in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		42 Bob Crowell
    Vice President / Principal
    2rw Consultants, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Remediation prior to project start date
    in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		62 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Submitted drawings
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Ashley Sadowski
    DRAW Architecture + Urban Design
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: EAp2 Proposed Design
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		516 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: PF1#6
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: SS Cr1: Path 9-Innovative WasteWater Technologies
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		158 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    Appropriate use of Core and Shell?
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		6 Kath Williams
    LEED Fellow, Principal
    Kath Williams + Associates
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: Facilities for Rent
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		30 Gabriela Sabadini
    LEED Consultant
    Edificioverde S.A.
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    ET0 for Beijing
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		37 JIN PARK
    SAMOO Architects
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    RE: Composite Wood for exterior deck and melamine-urea-formaldehyde
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		119 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    RE: Vocational Shops
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		124 DuWayne Baird
    Construction Administration/LEED Project Administration
    SHP Leading Design
    Sat, May 11, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    EAp2 forum
    in Reference building for a dewatering facility     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: Silver or higher membership required for member discounts
    in New USGBC Membership Fee Structure     		55 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    RE: LEED AP v4
    in LEED NC 2009 (v3) Professional Credentials     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    RE: Why not GA?
    in 10 Tips for Passing the LEED Green Associate Exam     		8 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 15, 2013
    RE: LEED-CS sunset date
    in Sunset Dates for CI/CSv2.0     		2 Kristina Bach
    CORE Steward
    Cooper Carry
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    asbestos roof
    in Asbestos Roof     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 11, 2013
    Advice for writing a LEED EB:O+M consulting contract - by Lyle Axelarris
    Thu, Mar 7, 2013
    RE: Is it really the windows?
    in Poor Cell Phone Service in LEED buildings     		4 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Mar 6, 2013
    RE: Recertification EAc4
    in Recertification     		44 Alicia Chu
    Sustainability Advisor
    Healthy Buildings
    Thu, Feb 28, 2013
    RE: Non-U.S. Regional Priority Credits for LEED ND
    in Non-U.S. Regional Priority Credits Added to LEED     		25 Melissa Merryweather
    Director
    Green Consult-Asia
    Fri, Feb 22, 2013
    RE: LEED for Retail - MRp1 Waste Stream Study
    in upcoming LEED for Retail     		11 Caroline Hedin
    Fri, Feb 22, 2013
    RE: use of LEED logo
    in LEED Logo usage on a video     		4 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, Feb 21, 2013
    RE: advanced buildings doc
    in Where can I find a copy of "Advanced Buildings: Energy Benchmark for High Performance Buildings (E-Benchmark)”?     		5 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Feb 21, 2013
    RE: Major Tenant Build-out During Certification Period
    in Major Tenant Build-out During Certification Period     		4 Jennifer Knocha
    Assistant
    Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
    Thu, Feb 14, 2013
    IEQc3.1
    in Requirment of Equipment storage yard     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    LEED-EBOM stress test
    in Where Do I Start?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: Elevators - Energy Consumption - Sources
    in Attaining credits through advanced elevator technology?     		6 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: Precertification and site/building area change
    in LEED-CS v3 Precertification     		37 Andrea Vosgueritchian
    Project Manager
    BDSP
    Thu, Jan 31, 2013
    RE: Best energy modeling software
    in What is the best strategy/software to model District Cooling for LEED     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Tue, Jan 29, 2013
    RE: Submitting Credits at Very End?
    in Design Submital - 1batch only ?     		15 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 28, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		287 186 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    Process water for EP point
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		287 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 22, 2009
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		286 48 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    What you are saying is indeed
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		285 19 Erik Bergstrom
    Green Building Associate
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Automatic Credits for tenant improvement in new LEED Silver bldg
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		282 53 Judy Peterson
    Sr. Associate - NW Interior Design
    Heery International
    Wed, Sep 2, 2009
    "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		282 55 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    Designated Smoking Areas in parking garages
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		281 71 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Tue, Jun 2, 2009
    How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		281 73 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: Which Spaces Should Be Included?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		281 54 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    Depth of data collection required
    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		280 49 Chris Munn
    Director, National Operations
    Chelsea Group, Ltd.
    Tue, Dec 1, 2009
    Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		279 143 Carrie Gunzel
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		279 73 Robert McNeice
    Thu, Dec 3, 2009
    RE: Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		278 102 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Tue, Dec 29, 2009
    Off Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		278 67 Reynaldo Castro
    Sat, Jan 9, 2010
    ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		278 96 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    RE: Off gasing furniture
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		278 55 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    RE: What constitutes a "Master Plan"?
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		278 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		278 48 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    Question Regarding Requirements
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		277 55 John Drigot
    Design/LEED Specialist
    The Neenan Company
    Mon, Sep 28, 2009
    Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		277 73 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Tue, Nov 17, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    WEc1 Water Efficient Landscaping
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		234 Brian Kelly
    Project Designer
    UED
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    Private Bus Service
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		97 Daniel R Gutierrez
    Project Architect
    INGETEC
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Commissioning Services Contracted Through Design Firm?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Calculating "Projection Factor" for curtainwall shading devices
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		516 Amit Ahiel
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    added FAQ
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		186 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    Eliminating Multiple Responses From One Person - Survey Changes
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Kevin Kelly
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    2 options, Flush out and Air testing
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Yazmin Trueba
    Project Engineer
    Sundt Construction
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    MPR 2 - Separate Ownership
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		45 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    Mixed Ventilation
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		54 PAULA HERNANDEZ
    MRS.
    INGENIERO MARIO PEDRO HERNANDEZ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    LEEDUser vs. USGBC
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Ongoing Cx Requirements
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Colleen Collins
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    LEED Project Boundary in case of uderground parking
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 Mario Pinoli
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Shuttle bus
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		19 Valentin Grimaud
    Thermal Engineer
    TERAO Green Building Engineering
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    LEED Signage for display inside Gold certified office building
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		9 Jeff Zunt
    THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement
    in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement     		19 Julie Hendricks
    Director of EcoServices
    Kirksey
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Separate Buildings, Same Cellar
    in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		45 Jesus Deras
    Energy Analyst
    The Wall Consulting Group
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Reasonable Boundary - other support builidngs beyond project
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 Nicole Kimoto
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Building Configurations
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		174 Andrew Dasso
    Architect
    Heart of America Group
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    LEED Canada 2009 option 1
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		193 nancy picard
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Zero-lot line project, but required to install street trees
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 Courtney Royal, LEED AP BD+C
    LEED Consultant/Energy Analyst
    Taitem Engineering
    Fri, May 3, 2013

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