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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
    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
    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
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		58 42 Lana Malone
    Director of Business Development- Green Building Division
    Renewable Choice Energy
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    Teleconference Rooms as Innovation in Design
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		58 120 Ron Frank
    Associate
    Terrasset Management Group
    Wed, Sep 22, 2010
    RE: Nice addition to the site
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		57 12 Nowfal Kunju Muhammed
    Energy Engineer
    Middle East Centre for Sustainable Development
    Fri, Feb 4, 2011
    RE: Is there a dead line to use LEED 2.2?
    in Upgrade to LEED 2009? How to Choose for Your Project     		57 13 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 14, 2011
    MR Materials Credits (recycled/reuse/regional/biobased)
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		57 97 Tom Lent
    Policy Director
    Healthy Building Network
    Mon, Jan 10, 2011
    School Mini-buses
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		57 19 Omar Katanani
    Thu, Sep 16, 2010
    RE: Local Zoning Versus State Agency
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		57 19 Larry Jones
    Associate
    Atelier Ten
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success?
    in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4     		57 28 Lawrence Lile
    Chief Engineer
    Lile Engineering LLC
    Wed, Jun 6, 2012
    RE: Recommissioning Manual
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		57 43 Mary Petrovich
    Senior Sustainability Associate
    Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
    Wed, Mar 30, 2011
    RE: Commissioning LEED Submittal
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		57 43 george barker
    Tue, Apr 19, 2011
    RE: HVAC Zone deffinition
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring     		57 25 John Beeson
    Chief Mystic in Resident
    betterENVIRONMENT, LLC
    Wed, Sep 22, 2010
    RE: Healthcare Credit Applicability
    in Using the LEED Pilot Credit Library     		57 23 Kim Shinn
    Principal
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Wed, Sep 15, 2010
    RE: Calculating Transient Occupants for a K-5 elementary school
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		57 28 Renee Shirey
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    RE: Compliance with Lighting mandatory provisions
    in Schools 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		57 42 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Aug 30, 2010
    RE: 75% COMPLIANCE area
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof     		57 58 Yun Day
    Firm Administrator
    Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: Confusion with ASHRAE 55
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		57 44 Roger Chang
    Principal, Director of Sustainability
    Westlake Reed Leskosky
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    Site with no Zoning Requirements
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		57 37 Lauren Ford
    Project Architect
    Cooper Carry
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    Glare control in CS projects
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		57 57 Jana Schulz
    Architect - LEED AP
    Edificios Verdes
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: Reused furniture from old office
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		57 75 Patrick Moore
    GBD Architects, Inc
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: MRc6
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		57 23 Doug Pierce, AIA
    Architect / Sustainability Strategist
    Perkins+Will
    Tue, Jan 18, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    No Check Compliance Button at End of Form
    in Completing the LEED Online EAp2 Form – Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation     		30 George Austin
    Principal
    Shultz Engineering Group
    Wed, Feb 8, 2012
    paint paste
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Dario Ibarguengoitia
    Ambiente Regenerativo Integral
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Existing Site Lighting Fixtures
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 Ronnie Lynch
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Too small?
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Jason Biondi
    Managing Director
    Energy Cost Solutions Group
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Regularly Occupied Space in Core & Shell for office buildings
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		18 Eileen Hughes
    Perkowitz+Ruth Architects
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Utility Company Project
    in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		78 Librarian Librarian
    Librarian
    Lord, Aeck & Sargent
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Does this qualify for joint LEED certification
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Steve Khouw
    Principal
    DNA GreenDesign
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Recent multi family residential review
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Rachel Nicely
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Min OA rate of a VAV syts with DCV
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Chellapillai Srinivasan
    LEED Accrediated Professional
    Tue, Feb 7, 2012
    Documenting Waste Management on LEEDonline forms
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		253 angela cardwell
    Mon, Feb 6, 2012
    Question on Selecting IAQ Test Locations
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		55 Melissa Wrolstad
    Mon, Feb 6, 2012
    MPR rev.#2 on Vertically Attached Buildings
    in LEED Minimum Program Requirements     		428 Antony Ho
    Mon, Feb 6, 2012
    RE: Table PIf 3-1
    in Project Information form     		45 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Fri, Nov 18, 2011
    LEED for Homes - OPR ?
    in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum     		97 Mike Barker
    Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer
    BuildingPhysics South Africa
    Tue, Oct 11, 2011
    IEQc5
    in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		28 Naten Maniktala
    Fri, Jul 29, 2011
    Grout in Non-Ceramic Tile Adhesive Use
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		128 Tony Dodson
    Wed, Jun 1, 2011
    SS Credit 7.1 - Calculating shade
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		30 Kristine House
    Calibre Engineering, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 26, 2011
    EA c2 Onsite Renewable output better than projected
    in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		31 Karen Joslin
    principal
    Joslin Consulting
    Wed, Apr 20, 2011
    RE: PVC Welding compared to adhesive primer for plastic
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Carrie Bradley
    Mon, Apr 18, 2011
    Deviation from Default TSS Removal Efficiency
    in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		104 Rich Gifaldi
    Sustainability Manager
    USACE
    Mon, Apr 18, 2011

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