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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: E Cigarettes
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		74 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Occupant feedback
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy     		45 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    retention basin and infiltration on site
    in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		109 ADRIENN GELESZ
    LEED AP
    ABUD Engineering Ltd.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    emergency Stairs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		202 Omar ElRawy
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Definition direct line of sight
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Community Connectivity
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		128 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		27 Steve Beck
    Chief Sustainability Officer
    LeChase Construction Services LLC
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    VOC limit floor coating
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		340 Andreas Offele
    Ed. Züblin AG - Zentrale Technik TNB
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Signage matters and alternative fueling stations
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		218 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		141 Ameet AA
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Project registered as CS2009 but developer just sold 70%
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		346 Sonia M. Miranda Palacios
    RA / LEED AP BD+C / QCxP
    cota.CERO / Estudio Grinberg
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Full extent of documenting hazardous chemicals and gases
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		191 Sean Hogan
    LEED AP
    RKD Architects
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Form
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		88 M K
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
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    RE: LEED AP registering a CI project
    in CI 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		15 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Sep 2, 2012
    RE: Rainwater Harvesting
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 31, 2012
    RE: Superfund Sites eligible for Brownfields Redevelopment credit?
    in NC v2.2 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		6 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Wed, Aug 29, 2012
    RE: glass not allowed in co-mingled recyclables
    in Schools 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 29, 2012
    RE: PC5 still available?
    in Pilot Credit 5: Preliminary Integrative Project Planning & Design     		35 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Tue, Aug 28, 2012
    RE: Hot Water use
    in Schools 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		12 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Non-Densely Occupied Space Ventilation
    in Schools 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		8 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Fri, Aug 17, 2012
    RE: Whole System Integration Process Guide not referenced
    in Pilot Credit 60: Integrative Process     		2 Batya Metalitz
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    USGBC
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Annual Energy Cost Escalation
    in Schools 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		24 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Aug 7, 2012
    RE: IDc2
    in CS 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		11 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Aug 2, 2012
    RE: Double Skin
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spaces     		53 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: For Higher Ed (or any other project type)
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		17 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Sun, Nov 25, 2012
    RE: LEED Homes Pilot Credit 29 - Gimme Point
    in Pilot Credit 29: Housing & Jobs Proximity     		20 Jon Texter
    President
    Essex General Construction, Inc.
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012
    RE: Legacy LEED AP
    in NC 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		35 Lorne Mlotek
    LEED AP BD+C
    LeadingGREEN
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012
    RE: Required Signatory IEQp2-1 form?
    in Schools 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		6 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jun 12, 2012
    RE: No new parking in a big campus
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		19 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 4, 2012
    RE: Combining Pathways
    in Pilot Credit 43: Certified Products     		21 Melissa Vernon
    Director of Sustainable Strategy
    Interface
    Mon, May 7, 2012
    RE: Control on a Store
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		22 Sustentator Argentina
    Sustentator
    Tue, Mar 13, 2012
    RE: SCS Gold Certificate
    in Schools IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings     		10 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    RE: Toilet Partitions
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		27 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Fri, Feb 3, 2012
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Dealing with MPR #6 if there is no meter
    in Minimum Program Requirements - energy and water reporting     		1 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    forum response
    in LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS CONSULTANT COSTS     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    team integration
    in What are the credits and prerequisites in the scope of MEP Contractor?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    Re: owner adds work outside of LEED Site Area
    in owner adds work outside of LEED Site Area     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Aug 26, 2010
    RE: Re: Recycling System
    in Recycling System to comply with Pre-Requisite     		5 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Aug 23, 2010
    RE: Re: Telepresence systems
    in We will be adding 5 Telepresence systems for our project in San Francisco. This will reduce air travel and commuting.     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Re: Parking Garage
    in Parking Garage     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    GB standards
    in issues about implementation of LEED in China     		3 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    Dr. Xing, In my opinion, I
    in About the Translation of Project Drawing     		1 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
    Tue, Aug 17, 2010
    RE: LEED-NC
    in Advice for buildings to be constructed in phases     		2 Dean Barone
    President
    Barone International
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    LEED validity for D&C systems
    in LEED Certification validity period     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: contact GBCI
    in Change the registration information     		2 Fabio Frescia
    Sustainable Engineer
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    EAc1 forum
    in ASHRAE 2004 - versus ASHRAE 2007 - 90.1 Standard     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: Re: Additional Building Added in Middle of Project
    in Additional Building Added in Middle of Project     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: kitchen facilities and LEED rating system selection
    in Definition of Residential     		2 Larry Jones
    Associate
    Atelier Ten
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    LEED-CI credits on a LEED-EBOM project
    in Combined LEED EBO&M with LEED ID+C     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    Paperless Submittals - by Bruce Maine
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    tenant scope
    in Which area applies to a CI certification, especially according to shared (non-rented) areas     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    RE: LEED Reference Guide
    in Reference Guide     		2 Paul C
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    upgrading to LEED 2012 and fees
    in Project Registration     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		67 405 Deborah Spira
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Documenting Controller Efficiency
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		67 239 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Feb 7, 2011
    RE: Commissioning LEED Submittal
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		67 43 David Hubka
    GROUP Leader
    E3 GROUP
    Wed, Feb 23, 2011
    Business Machine Room (doesn't generate 40,000 pages per month)
    in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		67 75 Tysa Tenebro
    Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    Permanent Carpeted System - Internal Maint. Narrative
    in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		67 75 Eamon Geary
    Sustainability Director - Facilities
    Michael Baker Jr, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		67 77 Carlie Bullock-Jones, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Ecoworks Studio
    Sun, Aug 22, 2010
    RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		67 77 Gary Ashford
    Architect
    Duket Architects Planners
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    LEED CI v2.0 EQc4.5 Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating     		66 104 Katrina Rosa
    Owner
    The EcoLogic Studio
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RE: Reused furniture from old office
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		66 78 Patrick Moore
    GBD Architects, Inc
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    50 % Pervious Pavement or Each Paver need to be 50% Pervious?
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		66 159 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    Default value for open grid paver.
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		66 159 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    LT Bicycle Network, Storage and Changing Rooms
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		66 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    LT Appendix 2
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		66 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    RE: just what I needed!
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		66 12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 8, 2011
    RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success?
    in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4     		66 28 Lorne Mlotek
    LEED AP BD+C
    LeadingGREEN
    Tue, Jun 5, 2012
    RE: Project Boundary
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		66 428 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 20, 2011
    RE: Mixed Mode Systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		66 117 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Feb 15, 2011
    RE: Can I exclude a portion of the building?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		66 138 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    RE: Lighting power of roof garden.
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		66 405 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, Apr 2, 2012
    Reference ET rates
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		66 239 mark peternell
    Fri, Mar 11, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Use as an Innovation Credit
    in Healthcare-v2009: PBT source reduction - lead, cadmium and copper     		3 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Tue, Oct 2, 2012
    Spreadsheet for Data Centers
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 Ricardo Marques
    Fri, Sep 28, 2012
    polyurethane foam
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		296 Anderson Benite
    Tue, Sep 25, 2012
    Purchase required for EBOM
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		27 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Tue, Sep 25, 2012
    Using Specs effectively during construction
    in Did you remember to...? List of things it's best not to forget on a project     		1 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    LEED H Pilot Credit 9
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		67 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    FSC vs SFI
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		11 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    No Zone 8 option for Athena EcoCalculator
    in Pilot Credit 1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materials     		42 Design Alaska
    Chief Mechanical Engineer
    Design Alaska
    Fri, Sep 21, 2012
    Units of measurement
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		5 Amy Van Dam
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    Boulder Associates Architects
    Fri, Sep 21, 2012
    Include low-occupancy storage/lab in LEED boundary? - MPR3&5
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Design Alaska
    Chief Mechanical Engineer
    Design Alaska
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    CHP Electric Output
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 Francesco Passerini
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    Governmental Cutting of Corners
    in "Wood Wars" Continue, with Military Losing     		1 Kaida Smith
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    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 Officer
    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     		327 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     		431 Chris Pyke
    Director, Research
    USGBC
    Fri, Sep 14, 2012
    Comprehensive Transportation management Plan.
    in NC v2.2 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		122 Elle Brown
    Mon, Sep 10, 2012
    Clarification: Portfolio Manager - Energy Audit
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		76 Ashley Chiang
    Sustainability and Climate Analyst
    UC Merced
    Fri, Sep 7, 2012
    Multiple Units - Shared Returns
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		99 Mike Oliva
    Thu, Sep 6, 2012

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