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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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    Duct adhesives
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		71 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Extended Stay?
    in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		32 Sara Neff
    Director, Sustainability Programs
    Kilroy Realty Corporation
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Recycling Rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		192 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		107 Mike Stopka
    Director of Sustainability
    Solomon Cordwell Buenz
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Scooter Parking
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		219 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Line between consumables and 'process' consumables
    in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables     		78 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: E Cigarettes
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		74 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Occupant feedback
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy     		45 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    retention basin and infiltration on site
    in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		109 ADRIENN GELESZ
    LEED AP
    ABUD Engineering Ltd.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    emergency Stairs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		202 Omar ElRawy
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Definition direct line of sight
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Community Connectivity
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		128 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		27 Steve Beck
    Chief Sustainability Officer
    LeChase Construction Services LLC
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
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    RE: NSF Applicability to Rainwater Reuse?
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		37 John Nichols
    Senior Sustainability Coordinator
    Moseley Architects
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: FSC 100% Pure Wood Doors
    in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		11 Judy Landwehr
    Product Compliance & Training Manager
    Masonite Architectural DoorSystems
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Interior Green Garden
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		38 Diana Nezamutinova
    Associate
    Dalen Strategies
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Feel like being penalized by not providing carpark on site
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		23 William Wong
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    Discharging the rainwater to municipality facilities.
    in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		21 Mohammed Magdy
    LEED AP
    Al Yamama Construction
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Durable Goods - Furniture
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		61 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Sun, Jun 16, 2013
    RE: No car park or external areas
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof     		38 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    Sealant VOCs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		296 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    RE: LEED online template update
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		175 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    LEED CI for Retail WEp1
    in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		219 Blythe Jopling
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    School Busses
    in CI 2009 SSc3.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		24 Lauren Fakhoury
    Research Assistant
    Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
    Thu, Jun 13, 2013
    RE: Rodent bait traps
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		55 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, Jun 13, 2013
    LEED EBOM on Industrial Buildings
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		70 Pedro Ribeiro
    Director of Sustainability
    Edifícios Saudáveis Consultores
    Thu, Jun 13, 2013
    RE: NDPp3 and a Campus Project
    in ND-v2009: Connected and open community     		19 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Moveable Walls for Views Calculations?
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		251 Curtis Dorosh
    Light House
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Construction EQ Management Plan
    in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - during construction     		1 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Is it possible to modify a LEED boundary already registered?
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		100 Mauricio J Perez R
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: Natural Ventilation Multiunit Residential Results
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		479 Michael Wironen
    Ecology and Environment, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: Content of mechanical schedule
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		40 Michael Wironen
    Ecology and Environment, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Frankenstein Building Reuse
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		52 Brett Beckemeyer
    LEED-AP, BD&C
    Fox Architects
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    New USGBC searchable database..
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Lewis Hewton
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    get to know LEED
    in Cabinets     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 5, 2013
    Partial interior fit-out
    in LEED CI - Is there a minimum tenant rennovation scope?     		10 Mariela Garate Clarke
    Architect
    Green Building Council Chile
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    update to LI #10250
    in New Rules for Formaldehyde in IEQc4.4     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: Re: Building Additions
    in Building Additions     		3 Rosamaría Mellone
    Green Building and Alternative Energy
    Mon, Apr 1, 2013
    RE: Guardbooth
    in Site Boundary     		69 Brad Gambrell
    RIM Architects
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    prescriptive maintenance
    in CMP reporting - what happens after webinars are complete?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 27, 2013
    LEED-CI Silver Office Documentation Available on LEEDuser - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Mar 26, 2013
    RE: BUILDING FOOTPRINT
    in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    RE: Stairs
    in Does underground parking count for certification fees?     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    RE: LEED GA and LEED AP exam changes
    in Do you have questions for GBCI?     		44 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    join LEEDuser
    in New for LEED need help     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    EAp2 forum
    in Appendix G and anair conditioned distribution center     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    EAp2 forum
    in Reference building for a dewatering facility     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: Silver or higher membership required for member discounts
    in New USGBC Membership Fee Structure     		55 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    RE: LEED AP v4
    in LEED NC 2009 (v3) Professional Credentials     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    RE: LEED-CS sunset date
    in Sunset Dates for CI/CSv2.0     		2 Kristina Bach
    CORE Steward
    Cooper Carry
    Wed, Mar 13, 2013
    asbestos roof
    in Asbestos Roof     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 11, 2013
    Advice for writing a LEED EB:O+M consulting contract - by Lyle Axelarris
    Thu, Mar 7, 2013
    RE: Is it really the windows?
    in Poor Cell Phone Service in LEED buildings     		4 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Mar 6, 2013
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    RE: What you are saying is indeed
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		290 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Dec 11, 2009
    What constitutes a "Master Plan"?
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		289 19 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		288 48 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Dormitory that is No Smoking
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		287 190 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    RE: Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		285 103 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Tue, Dec 29, 2009
    "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		285 55 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    What you are saying is indeed
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		285 19 Erik Bergstrom
    Green Building Associate
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		283 74 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		283 76 Robert McNeice
    Thu, Dec 3, 2009
    Off Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		282 68 Reynaldo Castro
    Sat, Jan 9, 2010
    Automatic Credits for tenant improvement in new LEED Silver bldg
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		282 53 Judy Peterson
    Sr. Associate - NW Interior Design
    Heery International
    Wed, Sep 2, 2009
    Designated Smoking Areas in parking garages
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		281 74 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Tue, Jun 2, 2009
    RE: Which Spaces Should Be Included?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		281 55 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    Existing bike storage and showers
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		281 74 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Tue, Nov 17, 2009
    RE: Off gasing furniture
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		281 55 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		279 154 Carrie Gunzel
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Question Regarding Requirements
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		279 55 John Drigot
    Design/LEED Specialist
    The Neenan Company
    Mon, Sep 28, 2009
    Off gasing furniture
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		279 55 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Mon, Jan 4, 2010
    Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		278 103 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		278 99 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Frankenstein Building Reuse
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		52 Brett Beckemeyer
    LEED-AP, BD&C
    Fox Architects
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Missed it by a year!
    in First-in-Country Projects to Get Free LEED Certification     		5 Alejandro Rivera Rivera
    Junior Engineer
    Studio Domus
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Other routes for airflow measurment devices
    in CI 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		25 M K
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Non-densely occupied spaces without airflow measurement device
    in CI 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		25 M K
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Normalizing the Baseline
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		396 Timothy Casper
    Voith & Mactavish Architects
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Normalizing Baseline
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		99 Timothy Casper
    Voith & Mactavish Architects
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Occupant Comfort Survey
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		20 Hanan Abou Merhi
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    Residential private units vs natural ventilation
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		190 JOHANNA SENOTT
    Architect / Environmental adviser
    EA Energia y Arquitectura
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    Construction Documents
    in Construction Documents     		2 Jeannine Cone
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    Using a Day sim simulation with Google sketch up model
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight 75% of Spaces     		141 Suzanne Allerton
    Architect
    W2A Design Group
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    50% of material purchase & composite panel question
    in EBOM 2009 MRc3: Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions     		56 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    Preferred parking in master site project
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		197 Lolita Wu
    Sun, Jun 9, 2013
    On Site Renewable
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		68 Joseph Snider, AIA, LEED AP
    LEED Architect
    SEQUIL Systems, Inc.
    Sat, Jun 8, 2013
    Campus projects with different rating system
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		120 Lolita Wu
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    Use of EA Cr 6 for a CS Project
    in EBOM 2009 EAc6: Emissions Reduction Reporting     		28 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Whole building Energy and Water Usage Data
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		11 Terry Squyres
    Principal
    GWWO Inc./Architects
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    No-break (UPS - UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supplies)
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		189 Vitorio Lepiane
    Sustentech
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Cool Initiative
    in First-in-Country Projects to Get Free LEED Certification     		5 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    Mixed Mode Natural & Mechanical Ventilation...?
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		55 Tony Ricketts
    Mechanical Engineer
    Wick Fisher White
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013
    LEED for Healthcare - EAc7 -
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		5 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Wed, Jun 5, 2013

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