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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: 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
    Landscape not performing well (post certification)
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		77 Jill Tomczyk
    Thu, May 23, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Daylight controls in ALL daylit areas within 15 ft?
    in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls     		48 Maria Porter
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Skanska Sweden
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    water treatment outside LEED project boundary
    in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		76 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		159 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    changing prerequisite completed forms
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Linda Francis
    President
    Francis Consulting
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Form Questions
    in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment     		7 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Entry mat in vestibule w/ tile surround
    in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		28 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Meaning of "Ready to Use Products"
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    CS - Residential Building
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 CRolim Engenharia
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Ventilated attic roofs - Baseline Vs Proposed
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Educational Program
    in CS 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		42 Morteza Kasmaei
    Principal
    Climatic Design Inc.
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Vertical addition to a hotel project
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		45 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Determining FTE, PTE
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    green roof cover - ivy
    in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		83 Mario Pinoli
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Room by Room flush-out Calculations
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		124 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Who develops the plan for corrective action?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		61 Nicole Kimoto
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    RE: Bicycle Storage for a Daycare
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		157 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    RE: Sand Filter
    in Pilot Credit 17: Cooling Tower Water Use     		24 USGBC IP Account
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Comprehensive waste management program
    in CS 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		31 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    RE: Dorm - shared FCU and Controls
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		112 Larissa Oaks
    Specialist, LEED
    USGBC
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    RE: Stormwater Inspection Checklist - Clarity/Support Needed
    in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control     		50 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Best energy modeling software
    in What is the best strategy/software to model District Cooling for LEED     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Tue, Jan 29, 2013
    RE: Submitting Credits at Very End?
    in Design Submital - 1batch only ?     		15 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 28, 2013
    RE: LEED CI new tenant new registration required?
    in LEED-CI and Building Owner     		14 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    RE: LEED for Health Care or NC registration
    in Draft LEED Online Forms for LEED for Healthcare 2009     		11 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jan 14, 2013
    RE: Substantive revisions
    in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools     		49 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Tell us about your experiences with LEED 2009 - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Jan 7, 2013
    RE: Recertification Fees
    in LEED for Existing Buildings Recertification Is Here     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Jan 5, 2013
    RE: What can we learn?
    in USA Today attacks LEED schools next, again with selective use of data     		18 Z Smith
    Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
    Fri, Jan 4, 2013
    RE: Submit a review
    in Registering Projects     		16 Tony Holub
    Architect
    DKA
    Wed, Jan 2, 2013
    Two building connected by bridge.
    in Multiple Buildings - One Registration     		3 Zonda E. Team
    Zonda Engineering
    Fri, Dec 28, 2012
    LEED CI 2009 : Project without HVAC change
    in LEED CI 2009 : Integrating HVAC work after project completion     		3 Diana Hill
    Sat, Dec 22, 2012
    RE: Simple Tips on Defining a Project Boundary
    in Project Boundary - New Building linked to an Existing Building     		16 Mark Taake
    United Excel Design
    Tue, Dec 18, 2012
    USGBC Exploring A New Kind of LEED Plaque - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Dec 20, 2012
    RE: Substantial Completion......?
    in LEED NC 2009 - Final Certification     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    RE: leed online v3 user interface
    in Great Tips on LEED Online v3     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    RE: MPDp1c and NPDc1j - sidewalk definition
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		168 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    Projects boundaries in campus and LED site lights with OC sensor
    in LEED project boundary in campus setting     		6 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: LEED for Healthcare on LEEDuser
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: Ohio Investment in Green Schools Not Spurious
    in USA Today Story on LEED Misses the Mark     		31 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, Dec 6, 2012
    Helpful
    in A Guide to the Key LEED-CI v2009 Addenda     		1 Geoffrey Eddy
    PE, LEED AP
    GHT Limited
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Question Regarding Requirements
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		277 55 John Drigot
    Design/LEED Specialist
    The Neenan Company
    Mon, Sep 28, 2009
    Off gasing furniture
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		276 55 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		276 73 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		274 74 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		274 102 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    IEQc1
    in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		273 135 Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Thornton Tomasetti
    Thu, Aug 13, 2009
    RE: Flush monitoring requirements
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		273 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    Which Spaces Should Be Included?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		273 54 Omer Moltay
    Mon, Jan 18, 2010
    Issue -
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		272 96 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Automatic Credits for tenant improvement in new LEED Silver bldg
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		272 53 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Sep 8, 2009
    Using option (3) measuring lighting (%) percent
    in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		271 82 Reynaldo Castro
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 73 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Dec 8, 2009
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		271 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		269 20 Doug Drynan
    Thu, Nov 5, 2009
    7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		269 54 Paul Girello
    Fri, Jan 15, 2010
    RE: 7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		268 54 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    RE: Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		268 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 20, 2009
    RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		268 189 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Flush monitoring requirements
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		267 55 Mary Davidge
    Principal
    Mary Davidge Associates
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    How to define ‘Roof Area’
    in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		83 Christina Nybergh
    LEED AP BC+D
    Skanska Talonrakennus Oy
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    ET0 for Beijing
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		37 JIN PARK
    SAMOO Architects
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    WEc1 Water Efficient Landscaping
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Brian Kelly
    Project Designer
    UED
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    Private Bus Service
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		97 Daniel R Gutierrez
    Project Architect
    INGETEC
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Commissioning Services Contracted Through Design Firm?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Calculating "Projection Factor" for curtainwall shading devices
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Amit Ahiel
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    added FAQ
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    Eliminating Multiple Responses From One Person - Survey Changes
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Kevin Kelly
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    2 options, Flush out and Air testing
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Yazmin Trueba
    Project Engineer
    Sundt Construction
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    MPR 2 - Separate Ownership
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		45 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    Mixed Ventilation
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		54 PAULA HERNANDEZ
    MRS.
    INGENIERO MARIO PEDRO HERNANDEZ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    LEEDUser vs. USGBC
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Ongoing Cx Requirements
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Colleen Collins
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    LEED Project Boundary in case of uderground parking
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Mario Pinoli
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Shuttle bus
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		19 Valentin Grimaud
    Thermal Engineer
    TERAO Green Building Engineering
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    LEED Signage for display inside Gold certified office building
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		11 Jeff Zunt
    THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement
    in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement     		19 Julie Hendricks
    Director of EcoServices
    Kirksey
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Separate Buildings, Same Cellar
    in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		45 Jesus Deras
    Energy Analyst
    The Wall Consulting Group
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Reasonable Boundary - other support builidngs beyond project
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Nicole Kimoto
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Building Configurations
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		175 Andrew Dasso
    Architect
    Heart of America Group
    Fri, May 3, 2013

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