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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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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Submittal templates in metric Units
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		66 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 25, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		109 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    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: 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
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    RE: PV's special rate
    in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		104 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    water use reduction calculation
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Jamal Uddin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		46 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    sealant applied to clearance between double glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		83 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Jessica Wuest
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Planters and window boxes
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		140 Karin Miller
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Tenant spaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: WDF - Power generation other than electricity?
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		253 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		58 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: SIGNALIZATION SIZE
    in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		53 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: FSC certification for drywall subs
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		239 Doreen Kruschina
    Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Just joined in with LEED
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		42 alex songs
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup
    in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		68 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Leakage Rate in v5 Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		31 Andy Rhoades
    Partner
    Leading Edge Consulting
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Construction Waste Management (Material & Resources : Credit 2)
    in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		97 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Covered Parking
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: SSc2 Site Area vs LEED Project Boundry
    in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		31 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Percantage Make-Up
    in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products     		6 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    join LEEDuser
    in New for LEED need help     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    EAp2 forum
    in Appendix G and anair conditioned distribution center     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    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 Sandro Tubertini
    BDSP
    Thu, Jan 31, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		288 48 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 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
    Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		287 189 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    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
    "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		285 55 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    Depth of data collection required
    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		285 49 Chris Munn
    Director, National Operations
    Chelsea Group, Ltd.
    Tue, Dec 1, 2009
    Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		283 74 Robert McNeice
    Thu, Dec 3, 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
    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
    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
    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
    RE: Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		281 102 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Tue, Dec 29, 2009
    Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		279 143 Carrie Gunzel
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		278 48 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Thu, Jan 21, 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
    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
    ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		278 96 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    Off Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		278 67 Reynaldo Castro
    Sat, Jan 9, 2010
    RE: IEQ and related products
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		277 96 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 3, 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
    LEED Campus vs LEED Schools vs LEED NC
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Caroline Hedin
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Comprehensive waste management program
    in CS 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		31 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    "wood wars"
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		239 Doreen Kruschina
    Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Municipal tertiary treated water transported in on tankers?
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Natalie Tan
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Material reuse based on cost or volume
    in NC 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		45 Mahbuba Khan
    President
    MnKhan Architects PLLC
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Non-US Projects
    in CI 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		5 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    LEED vs Global Green vs The next rating system
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Wyan DeFilippo
    LEED AP BD+C
    Green Work Experience
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Timeline on reports
    in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		55 Hugh Hagues
    University Centers Assist. Director
    University of California, San Diego
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Contact your senators!
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Michelle Robinson
    Re:Vision Architecture
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Carbon Offsets (Green-e Equivalent)
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		67 Green Domus
    Green Domus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Equipment Re-use, is an ID credit the best place?
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Credit SSc4.3 and LTpc70
    in NC-2009: Green vehicles     		4 Kenner Kingston
    Director of Sustainability
    Architectural Nexus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    smoking is allowed in hotel guest rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Pipe Corrosion Rates
    in Pilot Credit 17: Cooling Tower Water Use     		24 charles chaloeicheep
    WSP
    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
    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
    Water Efficient Landscaping
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Sundararaj Subburaman
    Director
    Ecopro Design Consultancy Private Limited
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Submitted drawings
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Ashley Sadowski
    DRAW Architecture + Urban Design
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    Free map tools Google maps
    in How to Document SSc2 with Map Data     		30 Terence Heron
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Mon, May 13, 2013

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