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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.

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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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    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 25, 2013
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    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		109 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
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    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
    When to submit for construction Review
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		334 Jon Quigley
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    3 month performance period vs. Construction
    in Performance Period     		42 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    last minute
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		43 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		18 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Arpan Bakshi
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		24 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Correction
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		45 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    LEED EB:OM
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		11 Lennart Lifvenhjelm
    Vasakronan AB
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: v3 stormwater design vs v4 rainwater management
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Theresa Backhus
    Sites Technical Specialist
    USGBC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber
    in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1
    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
    NORR
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: (Jacob) Calculating for Future Growth
    in Calculating FTEs     		135 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: about that working group....
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		36 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: Cannot login to LEED Online..
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Francisca Herrera
    Miranda & Nasi
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: V4 implementation and '09 phase out
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Master Site and different buidings certifications
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Eric Anderson
    Technical Customer Service Specialist
    GBCI
    Fri, May 10, 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
    RE: BD&C Exam Prep
    in Earn CEUs on LEEDuser—With Ease     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
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    RE: "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		58 55 Paul C
    Mon, Sep 20, 2010
    LEED Campus Certification with complex buildings conditions
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		58 43 Alejandro Matos
    LEED-AP
    ADDS
    Tue, Jun 28, 2011
    Appeal Fees Up
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		58 43 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Fri, Sep 23, 2011
    Project Registration Fee - Non-member or USGBC Member
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		58 43 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Wed, Oct 19, 2011
    RE: Offices building Project Boundary
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		58 428 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 24, 2011
    RE: Existing Equipment
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		58 188 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    USGBC responses to comments on LEED Interpretations
    in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs     		58 27 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Tue, Mar 1, 2011
    RE: USGBC responses to comments on LEED Interpretations
    in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs     		58 27 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Mar 3, 2011
    RE: LEED CI v2.0 EQc4.5 Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating     		58 102 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    RE: Ongoing Commissioning Overlap with New Building Commissioning
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		58 26 Pierce Holstrom
    Director of Engineering
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    do fire extinguishers and the
    in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		58 122 kelvin duen
    Fri, Aug 13, 2010
    RE: Commissioning Agent
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		58 53 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 22, 2010
    RE: Design Storm Interval
    in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control     		58 50 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    RE: Roof space under the perforated panel
    in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		58 83 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    Tenant area-HVAC system type
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		58 207 Amgad Khattab
    LEED Product Manager
    Raya Smart Buildings
    Fri, Sep 2, 2011
    partial renovation / partial expansion EAc1 points
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		58 207 Mary Ann Santos
    Tue, May 8, 2012
    RE: Daylight Sensors
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		58 207 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Interior Lighting_24-hour operation project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		58 397 Eric Dixon
    Energy Performance Analyst
    HDR Architecture
    Mon, Jan 9, 2012
    RE: LZ2 - LZ3
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		58 397 Glenn Heinmiller
    IALD, LC, LEED AP, Principal
    Lam Partners
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    RE: What is the correct way to find the width of the street?
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		58 46 Chris Marshall
    Manager, LEED Technical Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Thu, Apr 7, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Aerosol Coating Product ( Spray Paint?)
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
    Sustainability Consultant
    CSV Architects
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Existing Imperviouness
    in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		20 Markus Henning
    M.Eng Facility Management
    Alpha Energy & Environment
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Evapotranspiration rate
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		37 M K
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Ashrae 90.1 - Tradable Surfaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Angela Saggin
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Commissioning firm instead of a specific person?
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Veronika Sundberg
    Environmental Engineer - Certification
    Skanska Sverige AB
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Pressure Drop Adjustment when no HVAC has been designed
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Santiago Rodriguez
    Consultant
    REVITALIZA CONSULTORES
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Team Members Blocked from accessing the Project
    in Owner team member and signatories     		12 Mairead Morrissey
    Principal Environmental Consultant
    AWN Consulting Ltd
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    SCS Gold Certificate
    in Schools IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings     		10 Suzanne Allerton
    Architect
    W2A Design Group
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
    ARI Certification for Japanese equipment in LEED-NC 2.2
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		175 Mauricio Ramirez
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
    Residential project
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
    How to address the lighting in a train station?
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		175 Rosana Correa
    Director
    Casa do Futuro
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
    Strategy changes after construction review
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		334 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
    Using the centerline as the "site boundary"
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 Zachary Guren
    LEED AP BD+C
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    Addition to Hospital with Shared HW and CHW Plant
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 David Weigel, PE
    Managing Member
    The Watt Doctors, LLC
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    Charging stations and Calgreen
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		213 deborah lucking
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    PEAK Transients--What makes for PEAK? Not TOTALLY Occupied?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		157 Brooks Critchfield
    Principal
    Open Field Designs, Inc.
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    Option 2 with exterior lights on motion sensors
    in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		82 Melinda Shah
    Architect
    Schooley Caldwell Associates
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    LEED CI
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 MARIA GARCIA
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    Community Connectivity - Campus Services
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		124 Shannon Terrell
    Sustainable Design Director
    Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    IEQp1 required signatory
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Anne-Maria Vierinen
    Environmental Specialist, M.Sc (Tech.), LEED AP
    Vahanen Oy
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012

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