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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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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    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
    VOC limit floor coating
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		340 Andreas Offele
    Ed. Züblin AG - Zentrale Technik TNB
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		141 Ameet AA
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Form
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		88 M K
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Building eyebrows count towards area?
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		173 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: ablution fixture
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		431 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Project registered as CS2009 but developer just sold 70%
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		346 Sonia M. Miranda Palacios
    RA / LEED AP BD+C / QCxP
    cota.CERO / Estudio Grinberg
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		37 Paola Moschini
    Architect LEED AP BD+C
    MACRO DESIGN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: LEED v4 Voting
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		34 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Meeting GIBp2 and GIBp3 in mixed uUse Buildings not fully leased
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum     		171 Marc Mondor
    Principal
    evolve LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: PIf3 Default Occupancy
    in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data     		68 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: what are your AGMBC Part II questions
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		327 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    LEED v4 Homes
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		97 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: Contractor refusing to submit LEED documentation with submittals
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		20 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jun 17, 2013
    RE: LEED for homes certification in United Arab Emirates
    in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum     		104 Mohd Imran Shaikh
    Sun, Jun 16, 2013
    MPR 6 Compliance through a different Portfolio manager
    in Video: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy     		4 Vinsu Shah
    Intern Architect
    LLB Architects
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013
    First in Africa ?
    in First-in-Country Projects to Get Free LEED Certification     		5 Mike Barker
    Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer
    BuildingPhysics South Africa
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    LEED ND acronyms
    in What’s New in LEED for Neighborhood Development v4     		1 Paul Suckow
    Sr. Planner
    Harris County
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: Mechanics of Appealing
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		362 Elizabeth Thompson
    LEED Specialist
    USGBC
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: LEED scorecards
    in Scorecard     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: I took both tests
    in 10 Tips for Passing the LEED Green Associate Exam     		11 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jun 12, 2013
    RE: LEED-NC alteration
    in Minor Renovation of an Existing LEED Certified Building     		3 Camala Jones
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    Construction Documents
    in Construction Documents     		2 Jeannine Cone
    Tue, Jun 11, 2013
    Campus projects with different rating system
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		120 Lolita Wu
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down
    in Filling out Space Usage Type     		19 Erica Downs
    Sustainability & LEED Consultant
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    FTE for a Kinder-6thGrade school in LEED New Construction v2.2
    in Calculating FTEs     		136 Cristina Algaze
    Architect. LEED AP BD+C.
    Tue, Jun 4, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Nice addition to the site
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		58 12 Nowfal Kunju Muhammed
    Energy Engineer
    Middle East Centre for Sustainable Development
    Wed, Feb 9, 2011
    RE: LEED in Vietnam
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		57 219 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Thu, Nov 5, 2009
    Appendix G - Type of system
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		57 1,426 Luana Bertoletti
    Sustentech
    Mon, Sep 3, 2012
    RE: HVAC System Type for Cold Storage Room
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		57 1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Sep 12, 2012
    RE: Are Occupancy Sensors alone sufficient?
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		57 405 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: VOC limits for products with unknown categories
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		57 296 Rick Ferrara
    AIA, LEED BD+C
    Gensler
    Wed, Sep 22, 2010
    RE: Accounting for interior offices with glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		57 251 Alan D'Souza
    The Weidt Group, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Reused furniture from old office
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		57 78 Patrick Moore
    GBD Architects, Inc
    Tue, Aug 24, 2010
    RE: EQc6.2 - FOR BIG-BOX RETAIL?
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		57 117 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Oct 26, 2010
    A person who is responsible for the thermal comfort?
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		57 117 Mathilda Jonsson
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Thu, Mar 3, 2011
    RE: Uploading Documentation
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		57 117 David Hubka
    GROUP Leader
    E3 GROUP
    Wed, Mar 9, 2011
    On-Site Renewables - Submeters installed and Performance Period
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		57 68 John Ida
    President
    Urban Works, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 18, 2010
    RE: Documenting Controller Efficiency
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		57 239 Michael Hill
    Wed, Feb 9, 2011
    RE: Irrigation - Baseline case
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		57 239 Christina Bradley
    Mon, Mar 7, 2011
    Baseline design by Appendix G
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		57 206 Evgenia Gorbachinsky
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    BOP & ASHRAE
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		57 76 Pablo Fortunato Suarez
    Principal ESD Consultant/Architect
    GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture
    Thu, Aug 26, 2010
    RE: CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		57 99 Malik Rehman
    Wed, Sep 1, 2010
    RE: Contractor Initials
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		57 58 Allison Beer McKenzie
    Architect, Director of Sustainability
    SHP Leading Design
    Thu, Sep 2, 2010
    RE: Contractor Initials
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		57 58 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: Permanent Monitoring System for Thermal Comfort Verification
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		57 61 Andrew Sheaffer
    Manager
    ENVIRON
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Recycling Areas Designation
    in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		45 Sunayana Jain
    Energy Engineering Specialist
    FTC&H
    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
    Mandatory envelope thermal properties
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Mary Ann Santos
    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
    Outdoor Preferential Parking for Handicapped
    in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		168 Omar Katanani
    Tue, Feb 14, 2012
    Roof Area Calculations
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		67 Sunayana Jain
    Energy Engineering Specialist
    FTC&H
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    Office Space With 25% Data Center Changing to 100% Office-June
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		396 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    Energy Star Scores - Easily Modified
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		396 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    high-rise residential building
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		346 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Mon, Feb 13, 2012
    LPD for space with higher headroom
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 William Wong
    Sun, Feb 12, 2012
    external lighting LPD contribution to percentage energy savings
    in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		213 Puteri Shireen Jahnkassim
    consultant
    EAG Consulting Sdn Bhd
    Sat, Feb 11, 2012
    ARI Certification for VRF equipment in LEED-NC 2009
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Mauricio Ramirez
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Baseline Exhaust Fans vs. Proposed ERV
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,426 Candice Rogers
    Paladin, Inc
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Aerosol Coating Product ( Spray Paint?)
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		340 John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
    Sustainability Consultant
    CSV Architects
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Existing Imperviouness
    in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		21 Markus Henning
    M.Eng Facility Management
    Alpha Energy & Environment
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Evapotranspiration rate
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		38 M K
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Ashrae 90.1 - Tradable Surfaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Angela Saggin
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Commissioning firm instead of a specific person?
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		180 Veronika Sundberg
    Environmental Engineer - Certification
    Skanska Sverige AB
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Pressure Drop Adjustment when no HVAC has been designed
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Santiago Rodriguez
    Consultant
    REVITALIZA CONSULTORES
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    Team Members Blocked from accessing the Project
    in Owner team member and signatories     		12 Mairead Morrissey
    Principal Environmental Consultant
    AWN Consulting Ltd
    Fri, Feb 10, 2012
    SCS Gold Certificate
    in Schools IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings     		10 Suzanne Allerton
    Architect
    W2A Design Group
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012
    ARI Certification for Japanese equipment in LEED-NC 2.2
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		186 Mauricio Ramirez
    Thu, Feb 9, 2012

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