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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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    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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    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
    RE: Performance period management
    in Shortest Possible Performance Period     		2 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Tue, Jun 1, 2010
    Post to credit
    in DAYSIM 3.0     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 1, 2010
    YRG
    in LEED Consultant Needed - construction centric     		2 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, May 31, 2010
    Green roofs and habitat
    in Green roofs and habitat restoration     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Fri, May 28, 2010
    RE: What does this mean for current projects under review?
    in GBCI To Do Away with Certification Bodies?     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 26, 2010
    Split review
    in New Credits After Application?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    Wed, May 26, 2010
    Wheatboard Manufacturers on the East Coast - by Linda Davisson
    Wed, May 26, 2010
    Multiple building guidance
    in Project registreation/ 2 buildings, one site.     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 26, 2010
    Post to WEc1
    in LEED standard for watering of Lanscape!     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 25, 2010
    RE: Check with GBCI on multiple building application
    in Certifying mechanical services buildings     		2 Lakshmi Suryan
    Architect / LEED AP
    Tue, May 25, 2010
    RE: Yes, it's possible
    in Attempt credit after the construction review     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 24, 2010
    Horizontally attached buildings
    in Vertically Attached Buildings     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 24, 2010
    Is LEED still leading the EE front? - by Andrew Michler
    Mon, May 24, 2010
    LEEDuser subscription
    in Spec language     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    Fri, May 21, 2010
    RE: LEED Trivia
    in Test your knowledge of building reuse and LEED MR credits!     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 21, 2010
    Test your knowledge of the history of LEED – Trivia Friday - by Tristan Roberts
    Fri, May 21, 2010
    Post-Occupancy Tools - by Jenny Carney
    Thu, May 20, 2010
    Try a LEED consultant
    in Is it possible to invite a USGBC representative to visit the job site     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 17, 2010
    Varies by MR credit
    in LEED CI-Div. 12 Furniture and Furnishings     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, May 16, 2010
    RE: Natural Ventilation
    in Natural Ventilation for Low Ambient Cooling     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 14, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Option 1 - CO2 sensors
    in NC v2.2 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		62 257 Omar Katanani
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    Pricing - Toolkit
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		62 67 Paul C
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    RE: All weather pathways?
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		62 67 Cory Benson
    Managing Director
    Made Sustainable
    Wed, Sep 29, 2010
    RE: 100 year flood for project outside US?
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		62 56 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: Reused furniture works against you for MRc4?
    in CI 2009 MRc3.2: Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishings     		62 48 Angelica Ospina Alvarado
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    Incorrect payback period
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.1: Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis     		62 36 ZEB Tech singapore
    ESD Consultancy
    ZEB-Technology Pte Ltd
    Sun, Aug 8, 2010
    Innovation in Design Credit
    in Schools 2009 IEQc10: Mold Prevention     		62 26 steven maynard
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RE: Bike Lanes for Urban Schools
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		62 28 Carly Ruggieri
    Senior Sustainability Consultant
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 25, 2010
    RE: right to access checklist
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		62 26 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Commissioning LEED Submittal
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		62 43 Mary Petrovich
    Senior Sustainability Associate
    Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
    Wed, Mar 30, 2011
    RE: Base Line Budget and Change Orders
    in NC v2.2 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials     		62 23 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		61 77 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Aug 10, 2010
    RE: VOC Methodologies
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		61 63 Carmelito Tatlonghari
    LEED-AP BD+C
    Leighton Contractors Philippines, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: Controller Efficiency (CE) data
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		61 236 Amy Rider
    Sustainability Manager
    KEMA Services
    Fri, Nov 12, 2010
    Concrete Curing Systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		61 287 Tim Rogers
    Designer
    The Clark Enersen Partners
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		61 58 Kathy Buck
    Senior Project Manager
    Neumann/Smith Architecture
    Thu, Aug 5, 2010
    Energy Model
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		61 207 Oliver Preuss Hernandez
    Mon, Dec 19, 2011
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		61 61 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		61 61 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		61 61 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Mon, Aug 16, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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
    Non-fossil fuel in district heat
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,381 Jens Apel
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    White ceramic tile
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		164 ICE Co.
    Indochine Engineering Vietnam Ltd
    Wed, Apr 11, 2012
    Jasmin,
    in Addition (second construction phase) to LEED certified building     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Motors that should be covered by 90.1 efficiency requirement
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 James Chueh
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Integrated Water Budget
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – WE (Water Efficiency) Section     		14 ROBIN KINERK
    Owner
    Kinerk Strategic Marketing
    Mon, Apr 9, 2012
    What to do when electricity produces less carbon than gas?
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Raphael Sperry
    Simon & Associates, Inc. Green Building Sonsultants
    Fri, Apr 6, 2012
    Green Cleaning
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Lauren Ford
    Project Architect
    Cooper Carry
    Fri, Apr 6, 2012
    Central Plant Equipment Under scope of credit?
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		25 Janene Bolt
    Interior Designer
    Clark Nexsen Architecture Engineering
    Wed, Apr 4, 2012
    DES Option 1 or Option 2
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Mary Ann Santos
    Tue, Apr 3, 2012
    EAp2-7 Example Spreadsheet
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,381 AAME User
    Mon, Apr 2, 2012
    lease agreement for residential units
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Carolina Vergnano
    LEED AP
    Concremat
    Thu, Mar 29, 2012
    Project on Military base (or campus)...help
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Justin Sack
    Crafton Tull
    Thu, Mar 29, 2012
    Air Sealing between demising walls in Mid-rise
    in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum     		97 Ian Johnson
    Project Director
    Thornton Tomasetti - Fore Solutions
    Wed, Mar 28, 2012
    Ebie awards
    in Could Your Existing Building Win an EBie Award?     		4 Craig Bloomfield
    Mon, Mar 26, 2012
    Problems with ID&C
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum     		107 Melissa Wrolstad
    Fri, Mar 23, 2012
    video overview of proposed LEED 2012 changes
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum     		107 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 22, 2012
    Evolution of LEED - incremental change or sweeping updates?
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum     		107 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Thu, Mar 22, 2012
    EA PR2
    in LEEDuser’s Guide to Key Changes in LEED-EBOM 2012 – 3rd Public Comment     		40 John Burnett
    FAC-LEEDership
    Thu, Mar 22, 2012
    EBie Submission Period Extended to April 2
    in Could Your Existing Building Win an EBie Award?     		4 Christina Anjesky
    Director, Development and Communications
    Urban Green Council
    Wed, Mar 21, 2012

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