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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
    Big difference between residential and non-res occupancies
    in Whatis Considered Secure Bicycle Storage     		1 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Apr 4, 2010
    Timeline for CIR responses from GBCI
    in How long for CIR responses?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 1, 2010
    RE: Context on storm shelters and LEED
    in Storm Shelter Classification     		4 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Apr 1, 2010
    Water Efficient Landscaping
    in Water Efficient Landscaping     		2 Eric Bosley
    Wed, Mar 31, 2010
    International Union of Architects CPD gives credit to USGBC training and courses - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    Revised LEED MRc7 Wood Credit Slammed from All Sides - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    RE: Check out WEp1: Water Use Reduction forum
    in Calculating metering faucets     		2 Craig Graber
    Perkins+Will
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    RE: shop-applied finishes are not covered by LEED
    in VOC fin pre-oiled wooden     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    Response to request for clarifications on ID+C
    in Clarifications on ID+C Requirements     		1 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Thu, Mar 25, 2010
    COC only for certified wood
    in Is Chain of Custody (CoC) required for any LEED credit besides MRc7: Certified Wood?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 24, 2010
    IDc1 and contractor certification
    in ISO 14001 : 2004 - Certification for Environmental Management Systems & Contractors     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 17, 2010
    Standard 189 Integrated into New Green Construction Code - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Mar 16, 2010
    RE: You answered your own question
    in CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 15, 2010
    Landscape Water irrigation Calculation - by Surenthira Stephe...
    Sun, Mar 14, 2010
    RE: LEED Online project registration number
    in project registration number     		2 Rachael McClain
    Fri, Mar 12, 2010
    RE: Need 1 FTE to meet Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
    in FTE for Parking Garage project     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 12, 2010
    RE: Temporary wood structures and MRc7: Certified Wood
    in Wood products that are only used temporarily!     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    RE: CI in a certified CS building
    in CI in a certified CS building     		2 Leticia SooHoo
    Green Building Consultant
    soohoocity
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    LEED-NC v2.2 requirements compared to LEED v2009 - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    Mister Tristan Talks LEED – Episode #1 - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 8, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Irrigation supply from local farmland irrigation channel
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		60 236 Maura Adams
    Environmental Stewardship Manager
    Wed, Feb 9, 2011
    RE: Irrigation - Baseline case
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		60 236 Omar Katanani
    Tue, Mar 8, 2011
    IEQ Testing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		60 287 Aliesa Adelman
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    Individual Comfort Controls in a Library
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		60 112 Kyra Weinkle
    Program Manager
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    Mon, Jun 13, 2011
    Blower Test with ASTM-779-03
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		60 71 Ashu Gupta
    Project Engineer
    Sat, Aug 7, 2010
    RE: printer rooms in tenant scope of work
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		60 64 Susie Spivey-Tilson
    Project Management Sustainability Services
    CBRE
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
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    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		60 134 mike diess
    Engineer
    LNI, inc.
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    RE: Reused furniture from old office
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		60 75 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: Regional Priority in LEED-ND
    in NC 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		60 18 Lauren Brust
    Assistant Director
    Steven Winter Associates
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    RE: Grey Water for Flushing
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		60 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    RE: Do these requirements apply to tenanted areas too ?
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		60 44 Allison Zuchman
    Green Building Consultant
    Fore Solutions
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    Owner letter sample - any references out there
    in NC v2.2 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		60 31 Alicia Ravetto LEED Fellow
    President
    Alicia Ravetto Architect PA
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    Energy Star and Energy & Water Data Release Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		60 96 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Mon, Aug 9, 2010
    Energy Star Partner
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		60 96 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    Bike Lanes for Urban Schools
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		60 28 Carly Ruggieri
    Senior Sustainability Consultant
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
    Mon, Aug 9, 2010
    Pilot Credit 5 & 6
    in Pilot Credit 6: Integrative Project Planning & Design     		60 25 Jill DeMarotta
    Interior Designer
    Gresham Smith and Partners
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    RE: Commissioning Authority was hired in 65% of Construction Docs.
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		60 43 Chris Ladner
    Partner
    Viridian
    Thu, Mar 31, 2011
    RE: Balancing required for LEED enhanced Cx credit in NC v2.2?
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		60 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Oct 26, 2011
    RE: Controllability of Systems
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		60 22 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    RE: LEED outside the US
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		60 97 Nicolas Galiotto
    Owner
    BuildGreen.dk
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    No. The 1/2 mile radius
    in SS C2 density calculation for site area     		1 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, Mar 14, 2012
    Only one room non-densely occupied
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		135 Christian Brücher
    LEED AP / LEED AP BD+C
    ARCADIS Deutschland GmbH
    Wed, Mar 14, 2012
    Increase in Fundamental Scope...
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section     		16 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, Mar 14, 2012
    Reduced Parking Footprint
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section     		16 Robert Korp
    Manager of Projects
    Barry Isett & Associates
    Mon, Mar 12, 2012
    Question About UPS and Power Supply Efficiency
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Ricardo Marques
    Mon, Mar 12, 2012
    What happened to water reuse?
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – WE (Water Efficiency) Section     		14 Melissa Wrolstad
    Fri, Mar 9, 2012
    Some Concerns with Low-Emitting Interiors
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section     		20 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Thu, Mar 8, 2012
    Low emitting interiors - reference private low VOC programs?
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section     		20 Reinhard Oppl
    Director VOC Testing
    Eurofins Product Testing A/S
    Thu, Mar 8, 2012
    Subdivide & Sell Buildings Affect LEED?
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Thu, Mar 8, 2012
    LEED Project Boundary & underground piping that extend beyond
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Tue, Mar 6, 2012
    Hi Luana
    in Domestic hot water     		1 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Mar 5, 2012
    Zone Air Distribution Effectiveness
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Fri, Mar 2, 2012
    Naming Convention - Options/Compliance Paths
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section     		43 Jessica McNaughton
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    Materials & Resources Changes In LEED 3rd Public Comment Period
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section     		43 Jessica McNaughton
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    Fantastic Summary
    in LEEDuser’s Guide to Key Changes in LEED-EBOM 2012 – 3rd Public Comment     		40 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    LEED CI SSc2 previously developed
    in CI 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		83 Allen Cornett
    Sustainable Consultant
    INSPEC
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
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    in Pilot Credit 29: Housing & Jobs Proximity     		20 Evelyn Smith
    Architect
    Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc
    Wed, Feb 29, 2012
    Upgrading Older Models
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		188 Curt Pascoe
    P.E., LEED AP BD+C
    Ryan Companies US, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 28, 2012
    Areas to be considered
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Angela Saggin
    Mon, Feb 27, 2012
    Contradiction for Pressurized Hallways
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Omer Moltay
    Fri, Feb 24, 2012

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