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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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    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Casework
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		238 Jason Grant
    Principal
    Jason Grant Consulting
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 padraic o connell
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		255 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
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    Managing Editor
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    RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Brett Farbstein
    Commissioning Engineer
    AKF Group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Form Questions
    in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment     		7 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    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
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    CS - Residential Building
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 CRolim Engenharia
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    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		209 BABAR MEHMOOD
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    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		356 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, May 18, 2013
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    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
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    in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products     		5 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    RE: Casework
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		238 Jason Grant
    Principal
    Jason Grant Consulting
    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		96 padraic o connell
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		255 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Brett Farbstein
    Commissioning Engineer
    AKF Group
    Fri, May 17, 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.
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    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Alicia Silva
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    CS - Residential Building
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: LEV discounted parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		209 BABAR MEHMOOD
    SAUD CONSULT
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Ventilated attic roofs - Baseline Vs Proposed
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		207 Marcus Sheffer
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    7group
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		111 Michael DeVuono
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Educational Program
    in CS 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		42 Morteza Kasmaei
    Principal
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Vertical addition to a hotel project
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    Owner
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    green roof cover - ivy
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    Fri, May 17, 2013
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    Sr. Sustainability Professional
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    in EBOM-2009 Sample Template     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
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    Principal & Founder
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    Fri, Mar 5, 2010
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    Wed, Mar 24, 2010
    RE: No hard rules
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    RE: Divisions 31 and 32 should be included
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Wed, Feb 17, 2010
    Multiple Buildings in LEED-EB: O&M
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    Manager, Sustainable Solutions
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    Tue, Feb 16, 2010
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    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
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    in LEED registration and certification fees     		4 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
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    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    RE: Thank you very much. Your
    in Required Signatory     		3 Shannon Gray
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    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
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    RE: Nice addition to the site
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    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
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    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		59 44 Jose Salinas
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    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		59 44 Allison Zuchman
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    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
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    Tue, Sep 7, 2010
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    RE: MR Materials Credits (recycled/reuse/regional/biobased)
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		59 97 Brett Beckemeyer
    LEED-AP, BD&C
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    Wed, Jan 12, 2011
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    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
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    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
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    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
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    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
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    Energy Engineering Specialist
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    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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    ATsec
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
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    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		812 William Wong
    Sun, Feb 12, 2012
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