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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: 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: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		108 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    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
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Regional Credits in Canada?
    in Healthcare-v2009: Regional priority     		2 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    RE: Walkable Streets: Sidewalk Width
    in ND-v2009: Walkable streets     		13 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    RE: Sharing the system with toilets
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		64 M K
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    RE: California Specifications Section 01350
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		197 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: SOP's
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy     		37 Megan Meiklejohn
    Sustainability Operations Director, East Coast
    Healthy Buildings
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Commercial Kitchen Sinks
    in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction     		66 stephen rollin
    Division Director
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: Garage Ventilation
    in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		75 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2011
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating     		102 Josh Jacobs
    Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
    UL Environment
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: Load Calcs for Don't Account for Natural Ventilation Operable
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		134 Lindsay Austrom
    Mechanical Engineer
    Stantec
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: Option 2 - Future residential development
    in CI 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		83 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    RE: HERS equivalency in international context
    in ND-v2009: Building energy efficiency     		4 Meghan Bogaerts
    Manager, Neighborhood Development
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    MRc5 Calculator Question
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		3 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Rainwater storage system
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Single possibly non-compliant adhesive
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Eric Thompson
    Architect
    NBBJ
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    ASHRAE 62.1 - 2007 Occupant Density vs T24
    in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		467 Jauni Novak
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Daylighting for Nurseries
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight 75% of Spaces     		140 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Ground-Mounted Solar PV Arrays
    in NC 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		118 Amy Van Dam
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    Boulder Associates Architects
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Chiller
    in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		167 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Gymnasium Flooring and IEQ 4
    in Schools IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		25 Agnes Vorbrodt
    Principal
    VvS | Architects & Consultants
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    RE: Do non-regularly occupied spaces have to be air tested?
    in NC 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		105 Dale Walsh
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: EA forum closed for official commenting
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section     		16 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    RE: official commenting closed here
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – SS (Sustainble Sites) Section     		9 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    Ebie awards
    in Could Your Existing Building Win an EBie Award?     		4 Craig Bloomfield
    Mon, Mar 26, 2012
    RE: LEED certification for factories
    in Certified Industrial projects     		7 jorge torres coto
    Building Systems Commissioning Engineer
    Empirical Engineering, LLC
    Fri, Mar 23, 2012
    RE: Not that so
    in Worker Safety on LEED Projects Questioned     		2 Eric Shamp
    Principal
    Ecotype Consulting
    Tue, Mar 20, 2012
    No. The 1/2 mile radius
    in SS C2 density calculation for site area     		1 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, Mar 14, 2012
    RE: Defer Credits
    in Defer Credits     		3 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Wed, Mar 7, 2012
    Hi Luana
    in Domestic hot water     		1 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Mar 5, 2012
    Video – LEED 2012 3rd Public Comment Period and Beyond: The Future of LEED - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Mar 22, 2012
    RE: LEED 2012 time-line
    in LEED 2012 – Second Public Comment – Guide and Open Forum     		53 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    RE: LEED 2012 - ENERGY + ATMOSPHERE PR 2 - 2nd Commenting Period
    in LEED EBOM 2012 Version I Feedback & Comments     		17 Janna Nash
    Thu, Feb 23, 2012
    IEQc4.2
    in How does true fresco--painting with natural pigments on wet plaster--fall into LEED categories?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 21, 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
    RE: EA Optimized Energy Performance
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Section     		33 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    LEED 2012 3rd Public Comment Period Announced - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Feb 15, 2012
    RE: Team Members Blocked from accessing the Project
    in Owner team member and signatories     		12 Mairead Morrissey
    Principal Environmental Consultant
    AWN Consulting Ltd
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    RE: project budget
    in Budget and Historic Project Data     		3 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Wed, Jan 25, 2012
    LEED Fellow - by Heather Holdridge
    Wed, Jan 25, 2012
    Cost info on LEED EBOM
    in The Cost of LEED EBOM Re-certification     		3 James Doyle
    Owner
    ConServe
    Fri, Jan 20, 2012
    LEED Project Mechanical Engineer Volunteer Available - by Matthew Lusardi
    Sat, Jan 14, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		213 110 JP Rout
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    How exemplary do you have to be for Path 12?
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		211 159 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 11, 2009
    RE: Better option for going into a LEED-CS Gold Certified Building
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		210 159 Derek Fung
    Sun, Dec 6, 2009
    RE: understanding the Daylight Factor method
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		209 110 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    Cost comparison between green roofs and other roofing systems
    in Green Roofs     		209 14 Shriram Bhide
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009
    RE: USGBC provides additional guidance
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		205 173 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Green Roofs
    in Green Roofs     		204 14 Shriram Bhide
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009
    RE: CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		202 110 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    Documentation and Tabulation of Areas
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		201 49 Weston Blaney
    Project Manager
    Carson Design
    Thu, Sep 10, 2009
    Common area toilets
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		200 173 William Stangeland
    President
    McGuire Engineers
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    Common area toilets
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		200 173 William Stangeland
    President
    McGuire Engineers
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    Better option for going into a LEED-CS Gold Certified Building
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		199 159 Dean Barone
    President
    Barone International
    Sun, Dec 6, 2009
    Exterior envelope reuse
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		199 51 Susan Robertson
    Interior Designer
    IBI Group
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    RE: Building additions
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		180 51 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Oct 13, 2009
    Building additions
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		179 51 Michael Lueth
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    No Cooling & Free Cooling
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		177 134 Distretto Tecnologico Trentino scarl Habitech
    LEED Services in Europe - Founding Member of GBC Italia
    Habitech-Distretto Tecnologico Trentino
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		176 253 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: Documentation and Tabulation of Areas
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		174 49 Nicolas Pacella
    Owner
    Nicolas M Pacella & Associates
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		173 253 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Core fixtures included?
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		169 173 Jonathan Gritz
    Sat, Sep 5, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    acrylic cove base adhesive for wall
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    Providing verification that there will be side stream filtration
    in Pilot Credit 17: Cooling Tower Water Use     		24 Sara Greenwood
    Green Building Consultant
    Cadmus Group
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    Toilets not within the tenant space
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		173 M K
    Mon, Apr 15, 2013
    Open bottom planters
    in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		79 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Sat, Apr 13, 2013
    Tenant Lease Agreement - Interior glare protection
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		57 Petr Vogel
    Specialist Consultant
    EkoWATT CZ
    Sat, Apr 13, 2013
    Current Regs?
    in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases     		4 Robert Millspaugh
    Fri, Apr 12, 2013
    New USGBC searchable database..
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Lewis Hewton
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Outside Air for Trash/recycle area and Teledata Ashrae 62.1 2004
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Test
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		51 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Energy Modeling donations
    in Schools 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		35 Stantec IP
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Evapotranspiration rate units?
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    Flush-out Spreadsheet?
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		124 James Houston
    Thu, Apr 11, 2013
    "Keep Calm and Do Your Homework"
    in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First     		15 deborah lucking
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Using greywater for all flush-fixtures
    in Schools 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		33 Shakir Ismail
    Senior Sustainability Associate, LEED AP (BD+C)
    KEO International Consultants
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Enough for credit compliance
    in CS 2009 IEQc6: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		21 Mathilda Jonsson
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Wed, Apr 10, 2013
    Air Curtain for Building in Climate Zone 3A
    in Vestibules in 90.1-2007 and LEED 3.0 Projects     		8 Shenhao Li
    Atkins
    Mon, Apr 8, 2013
    Calculating FTE- LEED for Healthcare
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		94 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Mon, Apr 8, 2013
    Translation to american english
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, Apr 8, 2013
    Hi all, (I posted this
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Diaa Madkour
    Architect
    Sun, Apr 7, 2013
    Full list of
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Sat, Apr 6, 2013

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