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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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    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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    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
    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
    Landscape not performing well (post certification)
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		77 Jill Tomczyk
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: How to define vision glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		248 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll)
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		37 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		120 Adam Knoff
    Sustainability Project Manager
    Unico Properties
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Property Boundry.
    in Pilot Credit 57: Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control     		2 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		34 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    U values and ci for Climate Zone 2
    in U values and ci for Climate Zone 2 - This is a tropical country!     		1 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Fri, Jul 2, 2010
    Check MPRs
    in LEED Boundary     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 30, 2010
    LEED rating system selection policy - schools
    in LEED Schools     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
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    narrow it down
    in Leed Consultant Contract     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    If we assume there's no
    in Major Renovation - Minimum Program Requirements     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Jun 24, 2010
    RE: FTE
    in Calculating FTEs for a Lobby     		8 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Wed, Jun 23, 2010
    LEED 2009 - Major Renovation of Metal Bldg: Recycle, Reuse, Regional Issues - by Sara LeMone
    Wed, Jun 30, 2010
    post to EQc8.1 forum
    in Daylighting calculation for open areas     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
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    SSc4.2 Bicycle path minimum width (LEED for Schools) - by Jorge Arismendi
    Fri, Jun 18, 2010
    RE: Scope of work
    in Determining the best rating system for a project     		4 Amanda Roelle
    Architect
    Thu, Jun 17, 2010
    RE: alternative path with signatories
    in Initials on LEED Credit Forms     		2 Leo van Veldhuizen
    Outback Building Design
    Thu, Jun 17, 2010
    RE: Project eligibility
    in Implementing LEED NC on a project that has commenced construction     		9 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 14, 2010
    Alternative Documentation Paths
    in Owner Signatories     		1 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Fri, Jun 11, 2010
    LEED Online troubles
    in Credits that were complete are no longer on LEED Online     		2 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Fri, Jun 11, 2010
    RE: Smaller projects
    in MAN-HOUR     		5 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jun 8, 2010
    LEED-NC Application Guide for Multiple Buildings & On-Campus Bu
    in 1 Site ... 2 Projects     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 8, 2010
    RE: "Passed in 2006 or before and not appearing in LEED AP Directory
    in LEED AP for 6 years - but NOT on LEED Online     		2 Brian Kaplan
    Associate
    STUDIOS architecture
    Fri, Jun 4, 2010
    RE: Which version
    in Changing Authorization Levels     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jun 4, 2010
    RE: Check MPR and rating system selection policy
    in Add addition to a LEED certified building.     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jun 3, 2010
    No spreadsheet...
    in Accepted local codes and standards in other countries (Sweden)     		1 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Thu, Jun 3, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    just what I needed!
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		64 12 C Brokaw
    Architect
    Tue, Feb 8, 2011
    RE: just what I needed!
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		64 12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 8, 2011
    RE: ETS and Ventilation Requirements for Residential Projects
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		63 189 Rick Gehrke
    Consultant
    A.C.E. AmBiental
    Wed, Sep 22, 2010
    RE: Reference evapotranspiration rate ET0
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		63 236 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 11, 2011
    RE: Concrete Curing Systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		63 287 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: Roof space under the perforated panel
    in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		63 83 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    RE: Mixed Mode Systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		63 112 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Feb 15, 2011
    RE: FTE calculation for Hotel occupancy
    in Calculating FTEs     		63 135 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Sun, Aug 8, 2010
    RE: Reused furniture from old office
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		63 75 Patrick Moore
    GBD Architects, Inc
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    Metering
    in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement     		63 66 Paul C
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: entry way from outdoor atrium
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		63 37 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: Bank Entrance Separate from Building Entrance
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		63 37 John Beeson
    Chief Mystic in Resident
    betterENVIRONMENT, LLC
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    RE: ..outdoor temperature exceeds design
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		63 44 Steve Khouw
    Principal
    DNA GreenDesign
    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
    RE: Energy Star Partner
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		63 96 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Separate design and construction commissioning agents?
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		63 43 Molly A. Jones
    Director of Sustainable Facilities
    SAIC
    Tue, Apr 5, 2011
    LEED outside the US
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		63 97 Nicolas Galiotto
    Owner
    BuildGreen.dk
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    RE: Nice addition to the site
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		63 12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Feb 2, 2011
    Irrigation - Baseline case
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		62 236 Omar Katanani
    Mon, Mar 7, 2011
    LEED Project Boundary, Existing Irrigation, and Crane Placement
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		62 236 Brooks Critchfield
    Principal
    Open Field Designs, Inc.
    Mon, Aug 1, 2011
    FTE´s
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		62 157 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Reference Guide E-Books need to be editable or updated by USGBC
    in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation     		4 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 1, 2012
    GBCI Changes - Notification and Timing
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Harvard University Green Building Services
    Mon, Apr 30, 2012
    "Confidential" projects
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Kath Williams
    LEED Fellow 2011, Principal
    Kath Williams + Associates
    Mon, Apr 30, 2012
    Signatories
    in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation     		4 Brittany Eldredge
    Mon, Apr 30, 2012
    LEED online access and compatability
    in leedonline.com access - is it possible???     		6 Sherri Brown
    Thu, Apr 26, 2012
    USGBC Energy and Water Data Release Authorization Form Upload
    in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager     		47 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Wed, Apr 25, 2012
    Tenant Space Ventilation
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Tue, Apr 24, 2012
    C&S Default Occupancy - Unoccupied zones
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Omar Katanani
    Tue, Apr 24, 2012
    Detached Offices and Restroom
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Prudence Ferreira
    Principal
    Integral Impact Inc
    Mon, Apr 23, 2012
    System type and OA input
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Mary Ann Santos
    Sat, Apr 21, 2012
    Weather data for sizing runs
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Francesco Passerini
    Fri, Apr 20, 2012
    IEQp1 Compliance ?
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 George Bender
    arora engineers
    Thu, Apr 19, 2012
    Ventilation in residential portion of mixed use project
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 David Sheridan
    Principal
    Aqua Cura
    Wed, Apr 18, 2012
    LEED EB:OM SS c 4: No Transport Survey
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Srimannarayana NCVK
    ESD Consultant
    Mon, Apr 16, 2012
    Vertical grids
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Fri, Apr 13, 2012
    Task Lighting Required at Copy and Fax Machines
    in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements     		59 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Fri, Apr 13, 2012
    v2.2 CIR applied to v2009
    in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements     		59 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, Apr 12, 2012
    This classification confuses to me
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, Apr 12, 2012
    Museum Exhibits
    in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood     		149 Green Builder
    Employee
    Consulting Firm
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    2012 public comment
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012

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