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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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    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: PV's special rate
    in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		104 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: WE C1, Option 2, Path 2 submittal requirements
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: LEED EB:OM
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		11 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: No Smoking Signs
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		188 Omar Katanani
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    HVAC to meet COP, outside US
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		365 SW LEE
    LEED AP
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Correction
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		14 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		46 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		23 Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Golf Courses
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		121 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    sealant applied to clearance between double glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,360 Anil Bhari
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    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		83 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Jessica Wuest
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    MRc4 and MRc7
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		263 Ramon Watkins
    Tue, May 21, 2013
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    Man-made canal
    in NC v2.2 SSc1: Site Selection     		19 Ye Yao
    Engineer
    ARUP
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: Question regarding the OPR and BOD
    in CI 2009 EAc2: Enhanced Commissioning     		19 Robert Calloway
    President
    Global Facility Solutions, LLC
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    RE: NPDc13 - Local Food Production
    in ND-v2009: Local food production     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    RE: Percentage Occupancy
    in ND-v2009: Mixed-use neighborhood centers     		6 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    Exterior window shades controllability
    in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting     		1 April Eisenhauer
    Mechanical Engineer
    ccrd
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    RE: Two Part Paint System
    in NC v2.2 MRc5: Regional Materials     		105 Giselle Walsh
    Manager, Training & Development
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    Is there no opportunity for ID pt for data sharing in CI retail
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Measurement and verification     		1 Valerie Molinski
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Vocon
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    RE: Standard requirements clarification
    in Healthcare-v2009: Light pollution reduction     		6 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    PC 26 Advanced Energy Metering - Feedback
    in Pilot Credit 26: Advanced Energy Metering     		17 SOFIA KESIDOU
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    PC 25 Water Metering and Reporting - Feedback
    in Pilot Credit 25: Water Metering & Reporting     		8 SOFIA KESIDOU
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    RE: Period & time of Breakdown
    in EBOM 2009 EAc3.2: Performance Measurement—System Level Metering     		24 Hannah Bronfman
    Sustainability Consultant
    YR&G
    Fri, Mar 15, 2013
    RE: Bathroom Waste
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		57 Barry Giles
    Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M
    BuildingWise LLC
    Thu, Mar 14, 2013
    RE: Area rugs / Loose mats
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Carpet Systems     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 14, 2013
    RE: Thermal Comfort Survey and Corrective Action
    in Schools 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		7 Gabriela G
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    RE: DG Gravel
    in Schools 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		14 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    RE: Floodplain Documentation
    in ND-v2009: Floodplain avoidance     		2 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    Lease Agreement an option to comply with the credit requirements
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		44 Mary Ann Santos
    Tue, Mar 12, 2013
    RE: handling overflow
    in ND-v2009: Rainwater management     		2 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Tue, Mar 12, 2013
    RE: PBT Source Reduction - No Circular Fluorescent Lamps?
    in Healthcare-v2009: PBT source reduction - mercury in lamps     		4 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Mar 12, 2013
    RE: Parks and natural reserves in community connectivity
    in NC v2.2 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		18 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 12, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    vinyl windows in LEED
    in pvc windows and cooling towers     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 1, 2011
    wow! also heard ASHRAE is
    in LEED Professional Exams Now Available in French     		1 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Wed, Jun 1, 2011
    RE: If the design intentA written
    in Occupant and Usage Data     		3 David Mirabile
    LEED AP, BD+C
    Wed, Jun 1, 2011
    Re: Documentation Time for Credits
    in Documentation Time for Credits     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Fri, May 27, 2011
    D&C credit designations
    in Design and construction phase     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 27, 2011
    RE: contact GBCI
    in LEED Fees - Payment method     		2 Puteri Shireen Jahnkassim
    consultant
    EAG Consulting Sdn Bhd
    Wed, May 25, 2011
    MRc4 forum and information
    in submittal Template     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 23, 2011
    RE: MPRs on small adjacent buildings
    in Industrial Plant LEED Certification     		10 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 23, 2011
    RE: v2.1 certification
    in Submitting Documentation for LEED NC v2.1 - With Today's Reviewers     		2 Brittany Eldredge
    Fri, May 20, 2011
    RE: LEED-EBOM
    in Reregistering a Project     		2 Emma Sanborn
    Fri, May 20, 2011
    USGBC customer service
    in project owner's name changed     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 20, 2011
    LEED certification for zoo
    in New Exhibit Problem     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 20, 2011
    phased construction and LEED certification
    in Impact of project construction phasing on LEED submittal?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 19, 2011
    keeping LEED records
    in Keeping and MAintaining records after LEED Certification     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 19, 2011
    RE: Bed Formatting
    in Incongruous DES District Steam Policy     		2 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Sat, Jul 30, 2011
    LEED EBOM
    in LEED EB Presentation     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Thu, May 12, 2011
    Underground parking under adjacent building
    in Underground parking under adjacent building     		1 Michelle Halle Stern
    Fri, Apr 29, 2011
    RE: Re: Project Summary
    in Project Summary - mandatory or just suggested     		4 Breana Detzler
    Project Designer
    Risinger + Associates
    Thu, Apr 28, 2011
    RE: LEED Online form improvements
    in Beta Credit Versions     		7 Breana Detzler
    Project Designer
    Risinger + Associates
    Tue, Apr 26, 2011
    campus forum
    in Phased Construction and Early Release Packages     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 22, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: 2004 GSA Report on Cost of LEED
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		81 43 Sayeed Muhammad
    Principal Consultant
    Green Building Consultants (S) Pte Ltd
    Mon, Mar 21, 2011
    EQc6.1 for enclosed offices
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		80 43 Megan Snyder
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Roof Parapet
    in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		80 83 Jim Weiner, AIA
    principal
    collaborative project consulting
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    Where are RPs in LEED Online?
    in EBOM 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		80 44 Jared Silliker
    Owner
    Silliker + Partners
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Where are RPs in LEED Online?
    in EBOM 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		80 44 John Ware
    Senior Consultant
    Net Giver
    Sun, Sep 12, 2010
    RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		80 57 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Conductivity Meter and Auto Controls/No chemical management
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		80 55 Andrea Traber
    Director, Sustainable Buildings and Operations
    KEMA
    Mon, Aug 23, 2010
    RE: Smoking area in retail area
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		80 188 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Smoking area in retail area
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		80 188 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Is it worth it? Maybe.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		80 239 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Oct 15, 2009
    RE: Including Gyms in Regularly Occupied Spaces
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		80 55 Omar Katanani
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: Ongoing Commissioning Overlap with New Building Commissioning
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		79 26 Doug Pierce, AIA
    Architect / Sustainability Strategist
    Perkins+Will
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site
    in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit     		79 57 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    EP Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		79 37 Walker Burttschell
    APM
    Hines
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: EP Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		79 37 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Extensive Green Cleaning Policy
    in Schools 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		79 17 Russell Philstrom
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		79 43 Mike Barker
    Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer
    BuildingPhysics South Africa
    Thu, Feb 24, 2011
    RE: Documented benefits as a result of LEED for Existing Buildings
    in LEED-EBOM: Eight Steps to Success     		78 30 Yun Day
    Firm Administrator
    Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates
    Wed, Sep 29, 2010
    RE: Solid Surface Materials; Quartz, Corian, etc. claiming Regional
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		78 143 Jennifer Preston
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    Staging Flush Out.
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		78 124 Clio Miller
    Architect
    GSBS Architects
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
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    New LEED boundary definition for SSc8
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, Jan 14, 2013
    USGBC Membership and Cont. Ed
    in Webcast Video: – LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have     		14 Cassandra Kail
    MWA Architects
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    Modified AHU
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		365 Alejandro Rivera Rivera
    Junior Engineer
    Studio Domus
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    Multi-family - Energy Disclosure Requirement
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 Jeremy Kuhre
    Sustainable Buildings & Operations Manager
    Sustainable Solutions Corporation
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    Bicycle Network
    in Pilot Credit 30: Alternative Transportation     		6 Nate Steeber
    LEED Consultant & Designer
    Sol Developments
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    WE-P1 Reduced Occupancy Guidance
    in How to Complete the LEED-NC WEp1 Form in LEED Online     		35 Bruce Albright
    LEEDAP O+M
    PJS
    Thu, Jan 10, 2013
    LI #2500/#10209 Shower Requirements for Mixed Use Buildings
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Wed, Jan 9, 2013
    note to LEED users posting to this forum
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 4, 2013
    Carbon Offset V4 Alternative Compliance Success - LEED CI
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		77 Andreas Gyr
    Mary Davidge Associates
    Thu, Jan 3, 2013
    USGBC BPP
    in Pilot Credit 38: Advanced Utility Tracking     		4 Sara Aschliman
    Thu, Jan 3, 2013
    Missing requirement on Pilot Form?
    in Pilot Credit 53: Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials     		3 Brian Leet
    Freeman French Freeman
    Mon, Dec 31, 2012
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    in Multiple Buildings - One Registration     		3 Zonda E. Team
    Zonda Engineering
    Fri, Dec 28, 2012
    Error in the LEEDuser CI Materials Calculator re: MRc5 threshold
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		75 Tom Dietsche
    LEED Project Manager
    EMO Energy Solutions
    Thu, Dec 27, 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
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    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Diana Hill
    Fri, Dec 21, 2012
    Fair price for off-site land conservation credits
    in EBOM 2009 SSc5: Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitat     		72 Chris Draper
    Fri, Dec 21, 2012
    market transformation
    in USA Today attacks LEED schools next, again with selective use of data     		18 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Wed, Dec 19, 2012
    sound reinforcement and masking systems required?
    in Pilot Credit 24: Acoustics     		17 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Tue, Dec 18, 2012
    Requirements of this madatory credit for India based projects
    in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		144 Kevin Sullivan
    Director
    Leap Sustainability Design Consulting
    Tue, Dec 18, 2012
    Our credit for MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing-Reduced is denied
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		102 Minh Triet Thieu
    Thu, Dec 13, 2012

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