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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
    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
    RE: Interior Places of Respite
    in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite     		5 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: EBOM Templates
    in EBOM-2009 Sample Template     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 8, 2010
    Norwegian Standard
    in Use of Standard ASHRAE vs NS - Norwegian Standard     		1 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Fri, Mar 5, 2010
    The Best UNLOCKED LEED 2009 credit checklists - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Mar 24, 2010
    RE: No hard rules
    in Transient and Peak     		2 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Wed, Mar 3, 2010
    CSI section?
    in Playground equipment     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 2, 2010
    RE: Divisions 31 and 32 should be included
    in CSI specification sections 3–10 only?     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 1, 2010
    Low emtting materials - measurement - by André Knutsson
    Thu, Feb 18, 2010
    RE: The term "Registered" in the US
    in Registered Civil Engineer     		4 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Wed, Feb 17, 2010
    Multiple Buildings in LEED-EB: O&M
    in Multiple Buildings in LEED-EB: O&M     		3 Chris Nixon
    Manager, Sustainable Solutions
    BRSC
    Tue, Feb 16, 2010
    You Choose the LEED Project Boundary
    in One site, Multiple Buildings     		2 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Mon, Feb 15, 2010
    treat terraces like roof
    in How are roof terraces defined under LEED SSc7.2 for SRI calculations?     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 24, 2010
    Great subject. I would add to
    in Smoking in LEED Buildings     		2 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    Speaker suggestions for "Growing the Green Casino" - by brett basara
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    RE: can you say more?
    in Supplier Participation In Open House (LEED For Homes)     		2 Byron Woodworth
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    similar to zero-lot-line situation
    in Question: Construction Activity Pollution Plan - SS Pr.1     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    Commercial Interiors
    in SSc1- Option 2, Path 5     		2 Sarah Brede
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    New technology not eligible for ID point
    in BIM（Building Information Modeling）can be used for pursue ID credit？     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    VOC Budget Method saved the day!
    in Top-10 LEED Snafus.... And Tips to Avoid Them     		2 Andrea Anderson
    Architectural Designer
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    RE: How are fees determined?
    in LEED registration and certification fees     		4 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    RE: Thank you very much. Your
    in Required Signatory     		3 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Sun, Feb 14, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    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
    RE: CxA from owner
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		59 53 Steve Khouw
    Principal
    DNA GreenDesign
    Thu, Aug 19, 2010
    RE: Educational Installation & Program
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		59 120 TINGXI WANG
    Wed, Aug 4, 2010
    RE: Controllability of Systems
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		59 22 John Bauer
    Tue, Aug 17, 2010
    RE: Confusion with ASHRAE 55
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		59 44 Victoria Lockhart
    Arup Associates
    Mon, Aug 9, 2010
    RE: ..outdoor temperature exceeds design
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		59 44 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Addenda revisions --- building vs tenant space
    in CI 2009 WEc1: Water Use Reduction     		59 70 Lida Lewis
    Director of Sustainability
    OTJ Architects
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    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
    Fox Architects
    Wed, Jan 12, 2011
    Meeting WaterSense Specification for Fixtures in WE Credits
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		59 97 Jeremy Cressman
    VP GM Commercial Business Unit
    American Standard Brands
    Wed, Apr 6, 2011
    Current registered project shifts to New Rating Systems
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		59 97 William Wong
    Mon, May 9, 2011
    RE: MPR, GFA and energy modelling
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		59 207 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Oct 19, 2011
    RE: CO2 sensors in non-densely occupied spaces
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		59 44 Jose Salinas
    Mr
    Poch & Associates
    Fri, Aug 27, 2010
    RE: Do these requirements apply to tenanted areas too ?
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		59 44 Allison Zuchman
    Green Building Consultant
    Fore Solutions
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    RE: printer rooms in tenant scope of work
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		59 64 Susie Spivey-Tilson
    Project Management Sustainability Services
    CBRE
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    EAc2.1 and EAc2.2 performance periods and compliance
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.2: Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation     		59 32 Lynette Liboy
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Pricing - Toolkit
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		59 67 Mark LaCroix
    EVP
    The CarbonNeutral Company
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    leakage rate
    in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		59 55 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Sun, Aug 15, 2010
    RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success?
    in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4     		59 28 Lorne Mlotek
    LEED AP BD+C
    LeadingGREEN
    Tue, Jun 5, 2012
    Solid Surface Materials; Quartz, Corian, etc. claiming Regional
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		59 143 BKSK Architect
    BKSK Architects
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    A & B bus lines - do they count separately?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		59 97 Jill Ziegler
    Program Manager for Sustainability Initiatives
    Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
    Wed, May 25, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Paint Stripper?
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Mon, Feb 20, 2012
    Interactive & Touch-Screen Displays
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		188 Carly Ruggieri
    Senior Sustainability Consultant
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    Diffuser Workstation Alignment
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		112 Leah Samson-Samuel
    President
    Madison Environmental Group, LLC
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    Licensed professional exemption / uploads for SSp1
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Maura Adams
    Environmental Stewardship Manager
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    contact GBCI
    in Changing Registration from CS to NC and viceversa     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    Daylighting in Residential Building
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		508 Omer Moltay
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    GS-09 superseded by GS-01
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials     		84 Johanna Ofner
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    Can the existing roof count?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof     		58 Kelly Wieczorek
    Bay Design Associates Architects
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    Reusing salvaged on-site materials
    in CI 2009 MRc3.1: Materials Reuse     		24 Kathleen Burke
    Gastinger Walker Harden Architects
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    cleaning products outside US
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials     		84 Guilherme Ramos
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    EAp2-15 Table - End use energy percentage
    in Completing the LEED Online EAp2 Form – Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation     		30 Abtar Singh
    President
    Singh360 Inc.
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    Supermarket Refrigeration - A Process Load?
    in Completing the LEED Online EAp2 Form – Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation     		30 Abtar Singh
    President
    Singh360 Inc.
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    composite wood flooring
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		119 Christi Mosher
    ZGF Architects
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    Views through sliding doors in residential bedrooms
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		42 Nancy Henderson
    Managing Partner
    ArchEcology
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    Prereq denied based on review team misunderstanding
    in Review Appeal     		24 Liz Valdez
    Energy Project Consultant
    Liz Valdez Consulting
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    Project Scope with no new fixtures
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		173 Steven Jones
    Vice President
    Quinn Evans Architects
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    EAP2 Form "Check Compliance" problem
    in Completing the LEED Online EAp2 Form – Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation     		30 Abtar Singh
    President
    Singh360 Inc.
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    Plug Load Reduction Using ASHRAE - 2010
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,381 Thomas Hellmann
    Director of Architecture
    Hixson
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    GFA Defination
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Ameet AA
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    EA Optimized Energy Performance
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Section     		33 Lauren Ferrand
    IIDA, LEED AP BD+C
    FERRAND | ACS
    Tue, Feb 14, 2012

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