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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
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		42 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 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
    recovered fiber
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		260 Teresa Bell
    Allegheny Millwork
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Planters and window boxes
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		140 Karin Miller
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    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
    RE: Tenant spaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		82 Josh Sawyer
    SHW Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: WDF - Power generation other than electricity?
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		253 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		58 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Project Participation
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		41 USGBC IP Account
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: SIGNALIZATION SIZE
    in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		53 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Baseline Building Rotation
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		815 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		116 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: FSC certification for drywall subs
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		239 Doreen Kruschina
    Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement
    Tue, May 21, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    recovered fiber
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		260 Teresa Bell
    Allegheny Millwork
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Planters and window boxes
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		140 Karin Miller
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Tenant spaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		82 Josh Sawyer
    SHW Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: WDF - Power generation other than electricity?
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		253 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		58 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: SIGNALIZATION SIZE
    in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		53 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Baseline Building Rotation
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		815 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		116 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: FSC certification for drywall subs
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		239 Doreen Kruschina
    Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup
    in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment     		68 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Beehives on rooftops – ID credit?
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		117 Maria Porter
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Skanska Sweden
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Electric car charger
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		212 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Leakage Rate in v5 Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		31 Andy Rhoades
    Partner
    Leading Edge Consulting
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    No Smoking Signs
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		187 Bonnie Saxon
    Ethos Three Architecture
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: LPD
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,356 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Construction Waste Management (Material & Resources : Credit 2)
    in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		97 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Rainwater collection
    in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		163 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    RE: Covered Parking
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		397 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Big difference between residential and non-res occupancies
    in Whatis Considered Secure Bicycle Storage     		1 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Apr 4, 2010
    Timeline for CIR responses from GBCI
    in How long for CIR responses?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 1, 2010
    RE: Context on storm shelters and LEED
    in Storm Shelter Classification     		4 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Apr 1, 2010
    Water Efficient Landscaping
    in Water Efficient Landscaping     		2 Eric Bosley
    Wed, Mar 31, 2010
    International Union of Architects CPD gives credit to USGBC training and courses - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    Revised LEED MRc7 Wood Credit Slammed from All Sides - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    RE: Check out WEp1: Water Use Reduction forum
    in Calculating metering faucets     		2 Craig Graber
    Perkins+Will
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    RE: shop-applied finishes are not covered by LEED
    in VOC fin pre-oiled wooden     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 29, 2010
    Response to request for clarifications on ID+C
    in Clarifications on ID+C Requirements     		1 Cara Mae Cirignano
    Specialist, LEED Resource Development
    US Green Building Council
    Thu, Mar 25, 2010
    COC only for certified wood
    in Is Chain of Custody (CoC) required for any LEED credit besides MRc7: Certified Wood?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 24, 2010
    IDc1 and contractor certification
    in ISO 14001 : 2004 - Certification for Environmental Management Systems & Contractors     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 17, 2010
    Standard 189 Integrated into New Green Construction Code - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Mar 16, 2010
    RE: You answered your own question
    in CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Mar 15, 2010
    Landscape Water irrigation Calculation - by Surenthira Stephe...
    Sun, Mar 14, 2010
    RE: LEED Online project registration number
    in project registration number     		2 Rachael McClain
    Fri, Mar 12, 2010
    RE: Need 1 FTE to meet Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
    in FTE for Parking Garage project     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Mar 12, 2010
    RE: Temporary wood structures and MRc7: Certified Wood
    in Wood products that are only used temporarily!     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    RE: CI in a certified CS building
    in CI in a certified CS building     		2 Leticia SooHoo
    Green Building Consultant
    soohoocity
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    LEED-NC v2.2 requirements compared to LEED v2009 - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Mar 10, 2010
    Mister Tristan Talks LEED – Episode #1 - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Mar 8, 2010
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Do these requirements apply to tenanted areas too ?
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		60 44 Allison Zuchman
    Green Building Consultant
    Fore Solutions
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    RE: Nice addition to the site
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		60 12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Feb 5, 2011
    Energy Star and Energy & Water Data Release Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		60 96 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Mon, Aug 9, 2010
    Energy Star Partner
    in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance     		60 96 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Thu, Aug 12, 2010
    Blower Test with ASTM-779-03
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		60 71 Ashu Gupta
    Project Engineer
    Sat, Aug 7, 2010
    Metering
    in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement     		60 66 Paul C
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: Grey Water for Flushing
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		60 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    IEQ Testing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		60 285 Aliesa Adelman
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    Individual Comfort Controls in a Library
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		60 112 Kyra Weinkle
    Program Manager
    LONG Energy Solutions
    Mon, Jun 13, 2011
    Can I exclude a portion of the building?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		60 134 mike diess
    Engineer
    LNI, inc.
    Tue, Aug 31, 2010
    Accounting for interior offices with glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		60 251 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Regional Priority in LEED-ND
    in NC 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		60 18 Lauren Brust
    Assistant Director
    Steven Winter Associates
    Tue, Aug 3, 2010
    RE: Irrigation supply from local farmland irrigation channel
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		60 234 Maura Adams
    Environmental Stewardship Manager
    Wed, Feb 9, 2011
    RE: Irrigation - Baseline case
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		60 234 Omar Katanani
    Tue, Mar 8, 2011
    RE: Commissioning Authority was hired in 65% of Construction Docs.
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		60 43 Chris Ladner
    Partner
    Viridian
    Thu, Mar 31, 2011
    RE: Balancing required for LEED enhanced Cx credit in NC v2.2?
    in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		60 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Oct 26, 2011
    Owner letter sample - any references out there
    in NC v2.2 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		60 31 Alicia Ravetto LEED Fellow
    President
    Alicia Ravetto Architect PA
    Fri, Sep 17, 2010
    RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		60 72 Gary Ashford
    Architect
    Duket Architects Planners
    Mon, Aug 23, 2010
    Pilot Credit 5 & 6
    in Pilot Credit 6: Integrative Project Planning & Design     		60 25 Jill DeMarotta
    Interior Designer
    Gresham Smith and Partners
    Fri, Aug 6, 2010
    RE: EAp2 v EAc1
    in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms     		60 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Feb 17, 2011
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Fantastic Summary
    in LEEDuser’s Guide to Key Changes in LEED-EBOM 2012 – 3rd Public Comment     		40 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    LEED CI SSc2 previously developed
    in CI 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		83 Allen Cornett
    Sustainable Consultant
    INSPEC
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    I also agree the HTA index
    in Pilot Credit 29: Housing & Jobs Proximity     		20 Evelyn Smith
    Architect
    Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc
    Wed, Feb 29, 2012
    Upgrading Older Models
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		188 Curt Pascoe
    P.E., LEED AP BD+C
    Ryan Companies US, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 28, 2012
    Areas to be considered
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Angela Saggin
    Mon, Feb 27, 2012
    Contradiction for Pressurized Hallways
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Omer Moltay
    Fri, Feb 24, 2012
    Flooring Systems Tracking Form
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		197 Ara Massey
    Sustainable Design Manager
    SLATERPAULL Architects
    Fri, Feb 24, 2012
    Sample form of LEED HC IEQ c2
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 James Chueh
    Tue, Feb 21, 2012
    Paint Stripper?
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Mon, Feb 20, 2012
    Interactive & Touch-Screen Displays
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		188 Carly Ruggieri
    Senior Sustainability Consultant
    Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    Diffuser Workstation Alignment
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		112 Leah Samson-Samuel
    President
    Madison Environmental Group, LLC
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    Licensed professional exemption / uploads for SSp1
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Maura Adams
    Environmental Stewardship Manager
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    contact GBCI
    in Changing Registration from CS to NC and viceversa     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    Daylighting in Residential Building
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		508 Omer Moltay
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    GS-09 superseded by GS-01
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials     		84 Johanna Ofner
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    Can the existing roof count?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof     		58 Kelly Wieczorek
    Bay Design Associates Architects
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    Reusing salvaged on-site materials
    in CI 2009 MRc3.1: Materials Reuse     		24 Kathleen Burke
    Gastinger Walker Harden Architects
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    cleaning products outside US
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials     		84 Guilherme Ramos
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    EAp2-15 Table - End use energy percentage
    in Completing the LEED Online EAp2 Form – Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation     		30 Abtar Singh
    President
    Singh360 Inc.
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    Supermarket Refrigeration - A Process Load?
    in Completing the LEED Online EAp2 Form – Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation     		30 Abtar Singh
    President
    Singh360 Inc.
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012

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