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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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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		119 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Tenant lease clauses
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		158 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Park & Community Centers = Services?
    in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		7 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Streamlined Path
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		164 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior window shades controllability
    in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting     		2 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics
    in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Number of testing point
    in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		265 Joel McCreary
    Principal
    McCreary/Snow Architects, PA
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		171 Larissa Oaks
    Specialist, LEED
    USGBC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		33 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Still a Pilot Credit?
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		101 Rebecca Grant
    Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Blower Door Testing - Multi Unit Residential Building
    in NC v2.2 EQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		47 Erin Norton
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    RE: Previously developed
    in ND-v2009: Smart location     		5 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    We are working on food
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		49 Elizabeth Powers
    Principal
    O'Brien & Company
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    RE: To include rented vending machine?
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		188 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    RE: Best practice
    in NC v2.2 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		37 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    RE: Dial a Ride Shuttle
    in CI 2009 SSc3.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		23 Jason Zullo
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    RE: WEp1- Kitchen Sink for Cafeteria
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		173 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    RE: Reflective Roof Ballast
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		67 T Ros
    Tros
    AICE
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    RE: Difference between Multiple Circuit-On/Off and Multiple mode
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		43 Joyce Kelly
    Consultant
    Architectural Fusion
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    RE: European standard equivalent
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		9 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    RE: RECs for LEED in foreign countries
    in NC v2.2 EAc6: Green Power     		49 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    Reconstituted Veneer
    in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		82 Lara Schneider
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    European wood certificates
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		23 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    RE: Upload Documentation
    in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		104 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    Drop-off area
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		37 Mark Wilhelm
    Principal
    Green Ideas, Inc.
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    RE: Compliance requirements
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		127 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    RE: Clarifications
    in Healthcare-v2009: Construction activity pollution prevention     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    RE: Elevators (Lift/Escalators) & LEED EAC1 credit
    in Schools 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		35 Ameet AA
    Mon, Apr 22, 2013
    RE: I-Beam Audit for each AHU?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.1: IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management Program     		20 Nena Elise
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    RE: BD&C Credit
    in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations     		37 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Should be good to go
    in Eligibility for LEED AP exam     		2 Candace Small
    Thu, Jan 12, 2012
    re: LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities
    in LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 10, 2012
    RE: Dear All, I am new on LEED
    in Existing Building with an outbuilding addition     		3 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 10, 2012
    LEED Certification Project Submittal Tips from GBCI - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Jan 4, 2012
    Credit Specific
    in How to group multiple buildings?     		2 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jan 3, 2012
    Good Day, Except for EAP2 and
    in List of performance period lengths     		1 Jubilee Daniels, MLA, LEED AP O+M
    Consultant, Sustainable Buildings and Operations
    Jubilee Environmental Consulting
    Tue, Jan 3, 2012
    L-3 form
    in LEED Databases     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 30, 2011
    RE: Yes
    in Water Efficiency - Water Meter requirement     		2 Natalie Tan
    Thu, Dec 29, 2011
    RE: IES vs other software
    in Has anyone done LEED energy modelling using Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) software     		2 Sauraj Gautam
    Business Development Manager
    IES LTD.
    Sun, Dec 25, 2011
    Re: LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space
    in LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Dec 20, 2011
    late submission
    in Submission Timeline     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Dec 18, 2011
    RE: Spec Sections vs. LEED Credits checklist?
    in How to "Green" Specs on LEED Projects     		8 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Thu, Dec 15, 2011
    RE: LEED certification deadline
    in Deadline to Submit Construction Submittal - LEED NC (LEED for Schools)     		3 Francis Chua
    Project Architect
    Nadaskay Kopelson Architects
    Tue, Dec 13, 2011
    Consistency, Consistency, Consistency
    in Changes to Recognition Package for Pre-LEED 2009 Certified Projects     		10 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Dec 8, 2011
    RE: Extension
    in Respond Review after 25 business day     		9 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Tue, Dec 6, 2011
    USGBC On-line App Lab - by Romano Iglesia
    Mon, Dec 5, 2011
    RE: Can't use LEED 2009 MF sections for an NC 2.2 project.
    in Material Cost: CSI MasterFormat 1995 vs. 2004     		8 Tim Crowley
    LEED AP / Founder
    www.BCdesignbuild.com
    Tue, Nov 29, 2011
    RE: Re: Community development project certification
    in Community development project certification     		2 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Nov 29, 2011
    RE: Clarification
    in LEED Certification for District Cooling System Plant     		3 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Nov 23, 2011
    RE: SS Credit 4.3 LEFEV Parking
    in LEED NC 2.2 campus application guide     		4 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Nov 18, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		162 253 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Thu, Jan 28, 2010
    RE: Rock Ballasting
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		162 18 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    Rock Ballasting
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		158 18 Chris Munn
    Director, National Operations
    Chelsea Group, Ltd.
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    100% recycling rate claims
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		151 253 Yancy Wright
    Director
    Sellen Sustainability / Sellen Construction
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		151 36 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		149 36 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: FSC Timber outside of the US
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		147 239 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		143 253 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		140 36 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		136 36 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: Core fixtures included?
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		134 173 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Fri, Sep 11, 2009
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		134 36 Shira Norman
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    FSC Timber outside of the US
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		124 239 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    Re-used wood
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		121 239 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: 100% recycling rate claims
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		117 253 Valerie Walsh
    Sustainable Design & Construction Consultants
    Walsh Sustainability Group
    Fri, Jan 15, 2010
    RE: calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		116 116 JP Rout
    Wed, Jan 6, 2010
    Is it worth it? Maybe.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		116 239 Kenley Kyle
    Sen. Sales Engineer
    Sigler Inc.
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		112 116 Gregory Hurst
    Office Manager
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Local zoning requires no parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		111 84 Michael Miller
    Project Architect, Sustainability Resources Group
    SERA Architects
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		107 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    EXTRACTION DUCTS AND FANS
    in CS 2009 IEQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		20 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    SSc4.2 in Multiple Buildings
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		62 Robert Phinney
    Interim Director, Sustainable Design Solutions
    HDR
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Pilot House - Credit 67 Approach
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Ryan Pitera
    Energy Consultant
    van Zelm, Heywood & Shadford
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Extraction/Manufacture within 500 miles
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		143 Mariah Grife
    Tue, Apr 2, 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
    Urinal pre-wash and fuzzy control
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    MRc3
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Pamela Lippe
    President
    e4, inc.
    Sun, Mar 31, 2013
    MRc4
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Pamela Lippe
    President
    e4, inc.
    Sun, Mar 31, 2013
    MRc2
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Pamela Lippe
    President
    e4, inc.
    Sun, Mar 31, 2013
    Malfunctioning Water Meters
    in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement     		66 Edward Malesevich
    Sustainability Analyst
    Transwestern Sustainability Services
    Fri, Mar 29, 2013
    LEED v2 and Mozilla
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Melissa Wrolstad
    Fri, Mar 29, 2013
    Ds values for summer/winter
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Kelly Kuettner
    Senior Mechanical Designer
    S. L. King & Associates
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    Radical Simplification
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Melissa Wrolstad
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    Radical Simplification
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Melissa Wrolstad
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    Thanks Tristan!
    in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First     		15 Megan Ritchie Saffitz
    Director of LEED Support
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Thu, Mar 28, 2013
    MRc7 and MRc6
    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		49 Gabriel Frasson
    Project Coordinator
    OTEC
    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
    Controller efficiency factor (CE)
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Pedro Ribeiro
    Director of Sustainability
    Edifícios Saudáveis Consultores
    Wed, Mar 27, 2013
    LPD for data center space type
    in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power     		64 Keith Amann
    Sr. Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Mar 26, 2013
    ENERGY MODELING
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 RICARDO GUEMEZ DIAZ
    ENG
    IACSA
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013

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