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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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    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
    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
    RE: Metering faucet for Ktchen sink
    in Retail–NC-v2009: Water use reduction     		4 Richard Manning
    Principal
    Green Building Services
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: What is an intersection?
    in ND-v2009: Preferred locations     		5 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: spaces with a lot of activity
    in Schools 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		5 Anthony Hardman
    Building Performance Analyst
    The Green Engineer
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: Credit availability
    in Pilot Credit 48: Discovery—Analysis to Support Integrative Process     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Feb 3, 2013
    I am referring to the skills LEED in Italy
    in Schools 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		1 Claudio Ciamaglia Ciamaglia
    Sat, Feb 2, 2013
    RE: Exterior Walls and Ceiling Furred Out
    in NC-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		20 April Brown (Wackerman)
    Projects Manager
    Institute for the Built Environment
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: Super Useful FYI - green building curriculum
    in Schools 2009 IDc3: The School as a Teaching Tool     		16 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: IAQ Procedure contaminant testing - costs and concerns
    in EBOM-2009: Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path     		2 Russ Pellegrino
    Technical Director
    Centek Laboratories, LLC
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: UV Treatment of Intake air?
    in Schools 2009 IEQc10: Mold Prevention     		26 Sonia M. Miranda Palacios
    RA / LEED AP BD+C / QCxP
    cota.CERO / Estudio Grinberg
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    RE: Water Bodies
    in Schools 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		13 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 31, 2013
    RE: Performance Period too short to reflect annual costs
    in EBOM 2009 IOc3: Documenting Sustainable Building Cost Impacts     		25 Hannah Bronfman
    Sustainability Consultant
    YR&G
    Wed, Jan 30, 2013
    IAQ Procedure contaminant testing - costs and concerns
    in NC-2009: Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path     		1 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Sun, Feb 10, 2013
    RE: Calculations in the Letter Template
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		19 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Wed, Jan 23, 2013
    Kitchen Food Service Equipment
    in Schools 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		3 Hamilton Cort
    Principal
    Cort Architectural Group
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    Surface brightness requirement
    in Pilot Credit 22: Quality Interior Lighting     		9 Fatima Plaza
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    RE: Would this be suitable use for this credit for a CS project?
    in CS 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		14 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    RE: Waterbody
    in ND-v2009: Wetland and water body conservation     		4 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Sat, Jan 19, 2013
    embodied energy
    in Pilot Credit 63: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment     		7 Jody Solell
    Owner
    Solar Electrics
    Fri, Jan 18, 2013
    RE: VOC content Methods
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		63 John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
    Sustainability Consultant
    CSV Architects
    Wed, Jan 16, 2013
    RE: Seeking resources to develop transportation management plan
    in Retail–NC-v2009: Alternative transportation     		8 Amy King
    LEED Green Associate
    GGO Architects
    Tue, Jan 15, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Focus of Webinar
    in USGBC offers IEQp1 webinar: Common pitfalls and how to avoid them     		2 Julia Feder
    Director, Educational Technology
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Tue, Feb 1, 2011
    Time to finish that LEED-NC v2.1 project, or upgrade - sunset date is coming - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Jan 31, 2011
    How will points for LEED 2012 credits be weighted? - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Jan 27, 2011
    More EBOM addenda highlights
    in Highlights from the LEED-EBOM 2009 addenda     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: CMP renewal
    in CE Credits     		2 Katie Hegarty
    Project Engineer
    The Weitz Company
    Tue, Jan 25, 2011
    RE: LEED Online agreement
    in LEED User Registration Agreement - Jan. 2011 version 3     		2 John Ida
    President
    Urban Works, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 21, 2011
    LEED scorecards
    in Scorecard     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 21, 2011
    see the FAQ
    in LEEDuser Templates     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 21, 2011
    RE: Underground parking and multiple buildings
    in Multiple buildings     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 20, 2011
    LEED selection thread
    in NC or LEED for Homes     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 13, 2011
    forms or templates
    in LEED worksheet     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 11, 2011
    saving LOv3 forms
    in Understanding saving features on the LEED forms     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 11, 2011
    combined submission
    in Design Credit Submission during Construction Phase Submission?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 7, 2011
    RE: Plaster coatings under SCAQMD
    in is polished/venetian plaster exempt from LEED VOC categories?     		2 Dave Low
    Fri, Jan 7, 2011
    RE: IDc1
    in Unit Mock-up     		2 Melanie Joseph
    Designer & LEED Coordinator
    GLMV Architecture
    Fri, Jan 7, 2011
    post within comment thread
    in Previously Developed Sites     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 6, 2011
    registering the project
    in LEED AP     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 6, 2011
    post to EAp2
    in Servers Now Included for Equipment and Appliances     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 5, 2011
    Re: Design Phase Submission allowed after Construction
    in Design Phase Submission allowed after Construction?     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 4, 2011
    RE: We always have requests like
    in LEED Certification Plan     		3 Husam Haron
    Architect
    Ahmad Najmi Architect, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
    Sun, Jan 2, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: CASE 2 vegetated roof inclusion subject to earning SSc2?
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		73 140 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		73 397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		73 397 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Documented benefits as a result of LEED for Existing Buildings
    in LEED-EBOM: Eight Steps to Success     		73 30 Karen Stewart
    President, LEED AP
    EcoPotential
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		73 200 Victoria Lockhart
    Arup Associates
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		73 200 Mark Benson
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Metering
    in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement     		73 66 Paul C
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    Security fixtures on site perimeter
    in NC v2.2 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		73 92 Peter Feibelman
    Manager, Sustainable Design
    HDR Architecture
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Using different metrics (volume and weight) for MR: Solid Waste
    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		73 49 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    LT Glossary
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		73 97 Linda Smithe
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    RE: Exemplary Performance for EA Cr3 Enhanced Commissioning
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		72 172 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		72 397 Deborah Spira
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		72 397 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: IEQ C6.2, acceptable adjustable diffusers?
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		72 112 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    RE: eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		72 200 Paul Conrad
    Energy Engineer
    CLEAResult Consulting
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Value input for "Minimum required outside air flow,CFM"
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance     		72 213 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: "New Wood"
    in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		72 82 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    Uploading Phase II ESA report - where?
    in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment     		72 49 Renee Shirey
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    RE: non-project specific RECs
    in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power     		72 77 John Bauer
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Local zoning requires no parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		72 84 Larry Jones
    Associate
    Atelier Ten
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Electric Bike Fleets are ZEV's so...
    in Healthcare-v2009: Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing rooms     		1 John Chinnery
    Fleet Facilitator
    Small Planet E Vehicles
    Thu, Nov 15, 2012
    Licensed Professional Exemption
    in Licensed Professional Exemption     		18 Ameet AA
    Thu, Nov 15, 2012
    Naturally Ventilated Space
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		200 Orlin Velinov, PE
    Mechanical Engineer
    Termo Aire, LTDA
    Wed, Nov 14, 2012
    Accessibility for Seniors
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Lance Hillegas
    VP of Design & Sustainable Development
    The Hankin Group
    Fri, Nov 9, 2012
    Legacy LEED AP
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		43 Bonnie Richardson AIA, LEED AP
    Architect/Principal Planner
    City of Tempe
    Wed, Nov 7, 2012
    Carpet tile approved as acceptable walk-off mat
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		37 Melissa Vernon
    Director of Sustainable Strategy
    Interface
    Tue, Nov 6, 2012
    Carpet tile approved as acceptable walk-off mat
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		64 Melissa Vernon
    Director of Sustainable Strategy
    Interface
    Tue, Nov 6, 2012
    carpet tile approved as walk-off mat
    in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		28 Melissa Vernon
    Director of Sustainable Strategy
    Interface
    Tue, Nov 6, 2012
    Universal Design Features - Mid Rise
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Jennifer Palermo
    Tue, Nov 6, 2012
    I am very happy to see these
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		43 Gang Chen
    Author, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
    ArchiteG, Inc.
    Sat, Nov 3, 2012
    Pedestrian Connectivity
    in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network     		67 Shiva Prakash
    New Ecology Inc.
    Fri, Nov 2, 2012
    LEED Interpretation #10248 Requiring Residential Kitchen Exhaust
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Thu, Nov 1, 2012
    Use current radon maps in determining areas of high radon risk
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Jeff Miner
    Radon At Tahoe
    Thu, Nov 1, 2012
    Pilot Credit #45
    in Pilot Credit 45: Site Assessment     		5 Kendal Neitzke
    LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA
    MSI General Corporation
    Mon, Oct 29, 2012
    Complicated HVAC situation in a CI 2009 project.
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		367 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, Oct 27, 2012
    Include fuel oil usage from emergency generators?
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		392 EBI Consulting
    EBI Consulting
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    How LEED-ND's Access to Quality Transit (SLLc3) can harm transit
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Eric Orozco
    Urban Designer, LEED AP ND
    Neighboring Concepts, PLLC
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    Daylit sensors for windows and glass roof
    in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls     		48 Carolina Vergnano
    LEED AP
    Concremat
    Thu, Oct 25, 2012
    Major Renvation Baseline Building Envelope Selection for Title 2
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Jayme Buresh
    Tue, Oct 23, 2012
    Ventilation Verification
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 Laura Rebbe
    Architectural Designer, LEED AP BD+C
    Jacobs Engineering
    Mon, Oct 22, 2012

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