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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
    LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		37 Paola Moschini
    Architect LEED AP BD+C
    MACRO DESIGN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: CI for retail?
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		345 Jan Hesse
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Building eyebrows count towards area?
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		173 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recycling Rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		190 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy - Help Please!
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		106 Gary Shlifer
    Green Building Professional LEED AP BD+C, Homes - Chief Sustainability Professional
    Guernsey
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Indoor Turf
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		201 Martha Norbeck
    President
    C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: ablution fixture
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		431 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		38 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: LEED v4 Voting
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		34 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		245 Michael McVinney
    LEED Program Manager
    Sauer Incorporated
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recertification
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		3 David Wood
    Property Coordinator
    Jones Lang Lasalle/ BNY Mellon
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Innovation Credit: Electric charge stations
    in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations     		39 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Meeting GIBp2 and GIBp3 in mixed uUse Buildings not fully leased
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		171 Marc Mondor
    Principal
    evolve LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: PIf3 Default Occupancy
    in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data     		68 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Indirectly Conditioned Bathrooms
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Building eyebrows count towards area?
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		173 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recycling Rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		190 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy - Help Please!
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		106 Gary Shlifer
    Green Building Professional LEED AP BD+C, Homes - Chief Sustainability Professional
    Guernsey
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Indoor Turf
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		201 Martha Norbeck
    President
    C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: ablution fixture
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		431 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		38 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		245 Michael McVinney
    LEED Program Manager
    Sauer Incorporated
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recertification
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		3 David Wood
    Property Coordinator
    Jones Lang Lasalle/ BNY Mellon
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Innovation Credit: Electric charge stations
    in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations     		39 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Indirectly Conditioned Bathrooms
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Two certifications paths as proof of compliance
    in Schools IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		18 Linda Davisson
    Senior Consultant
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		138 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Non-US Green-E Available?
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		46 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Community Connectivity
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		127 Sam Alfassy
    CEO
    WAWA
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: List energy end uses
    in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building     		68 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Theoretical VOC content
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		339 Jeffry Magnuson
    Architect
    Opus AE Group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: WEp1 fixture group for bicyclists
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		175 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Time to start flush out - Museum project
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		125 Sustainability Consultant
    LEED Consultant
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    SS5.1 and tree planting
    in NC v2.2 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		56 Jim Houk
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Definition of offices
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		28 Jill Dalglish, PE
    Founder & Senior Engineer
    Dalglish Daylighting
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		37 Paola Moschini
    Architect LEED AP BD+C
    MACRO DESIGN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: CI for retail?
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		345 Jan Hesse
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: LEED v4 Voting
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		34 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Meeting GIBp2 and GIBp3 in mixed uUse Buildings not fully leased
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		171 Marc Mondor
    Principal
    evolve LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: PIf3 Default Occupancy
    in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data     		68 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: what are your AGMBC Part II questions
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		327 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    LEED v4 Homes
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		97 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Contractor refusing to submit LEED documentation with submittals
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		20 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: LEED for homes certification in United Arab Emirates
    in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum     		104 Mohd Imran Shaikh
    Sun, Jun 16, 2013
    MPR 6 Compliance through a different Portfolio manager
    in Video: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy     		4 Vinsu Shah
    Intern Architect
    LLB Architects
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    First in Africa ?
    in First-in-Country Projects to Get Free LEED Certification     		5 Mike Barker
    Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer
    BuildingPhysics South Africa
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    LEED ND acronyms
    in What’s New in LEED for Neighborhood Development v4     		1 Paul Suckow
    Sr. Planner
    Harris County
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: Mechanics of Appealing
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		362 Elizabeth Thompson
    LEED Specialist
    USGBC
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: LEED scorecards
    in Scorecard     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: I took both tests
    in 10 Tips for Passing the LEED Green Associate Exam     		11 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: LEED-NC alteration
    in Minor Renovation of an Existing LEED Certified Building     		3 Camala Jones
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    Construction Documents
    in Construction Documents     		2 Jeannine Cone
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    Campus projects with different rating system
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		120 Lolita Wu
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		19 Erica Downs
    Sustainability & LEED Consultant
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    FTE for a Kinder-6thGrade school in LEED New Construction v2.2
    in Calculating FTEs     		136 Cristina Algaze
    Architect. LEED AP BD+C.
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Process water for EP point
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		329 55 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Dec 23, 2009
    RE: Low VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		325 62 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 12, 2009
    RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		325 88 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Tenant spaces are simple, right?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		323 58 Richard McKay
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    RE: Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		321 46 Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Thornton Tomasetti
    Fri, Sep 25, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		319 88 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Low VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		316 62 Rona Easton
    HOK
    Thu, Nov 12, 2009
    Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		316 88 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Tue, Nov 17, 2009
    RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		313 88 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Dec 8, 2009
    RE: Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		313 55 Joshua Lloyd
    Phillip Markwood Architects
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    Site Master Plan - Recalculations
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		313 19 Erik Bergstrom
    Green Building Associate
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Question Regarding Requirements
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		309 55 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009
    Master Plan:Open Space
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		308 19 Erik Bergstrom
    Green Building Associate
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		307 55 Kim Pomeranz
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		306 46 Pia Öhrling
    WSP
    Mon, Sep 21, 2009
    RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		305 83 Dave Intner
    Firmitas Architecture & Planning
    Mon, Dec 21, 2009
    RE: Site Master Plan - Recalculations
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		305 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		304 88 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    RE: Is this a typo?
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		304 23 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 29, 2009
    The Square Footage
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		303 64 Alejandro Alfaro
    Project Director Mexico
    PGAL
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		37 Paola Moschini
    Architect LEED AP BD+C
    MACRO DESIGN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Indoor Turf
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		201 Martha Norbeck
    President
    C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Default Occupancy and WEp1
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		106 Mary Ostafi
    Sustainability Specialist
    HOK
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Two certifications paths as proof of compliance
    in Schools IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		18 Linda Davisson
    Senior Consultant
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Theoretical VOC content
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		339 Jeffry Magnuson
    Architect
    Opus AE Group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Time to start flush out - Museum project
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		125 Sustainability Consultant
    LEED Consultant
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Paint VoC content certification
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		339 Magda Aghababyan
    CEO
    Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    SS5.1 and tree planting
    in NC v2.2 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		56 Jim Houk
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    LEED v4 Homes
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		97 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    private minibus VS shuttle
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 ADRIENN GELESZ
    LEED AP
    ABUD Engineering Ltd.
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Interior Green Garden
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		38 Diana Nezamutinova
    Associate
    Dalen Strategies
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Feel like being penalized by not providing carpark on site
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		23 William Wong
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Discharging the rainwater to municipality facilities.
    in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		21 Mohammed Magdy
    LEED AP
    Al Yamama Construction
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Use of "Offsite" sources of nonpotable water
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		431 Ahmed Mosa
    Sustainability Consultant - Sustainable Design Researcher
    P&T Architects and Engineers
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    How do I calculate?
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		431 adi ashkenazi
    Sun, Jun 16, 2013
    Sealant VOCs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		296 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    MPR 6 Compliance through a different Portfolio manager
    in Video: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy     		4 Vinsu Shah
    Intern Architect
    LLB Architects
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    LEED CI for Retail WEp1
    in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		219 Blythe Jopling
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    School Busses
    in CI 2009 SSc3.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		24 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Thu, Jun 13, 2013
    Shuttle takes 10min or less to get to the first bus stop
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira
    Thu, Jun 13, 2013

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