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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.
  • Discussion Forum

    There are discussions happening on pages across this site, right in the thick of our content. If you don't find your topic, you can start your own discussion.

    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
    186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    How many signs are required for preferred parking?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
    220 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Slate Porcelain Tiles
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
    203 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Secure parking garage/room
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
    162 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    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: 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: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
    1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Submit a Low Mercury ID Credit
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
    370 Clara Pistoni
    Sustainability Consultant
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Definition direct line of sight
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
    405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
    186 jaume balana
    quadrant
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    How many signs are required for preferred parking?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
    220 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Slate Porcelain Tiles
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
    203 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Secure parking garage/room
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
    162 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    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: 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: Modelling Basement Parking
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
    1,426 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    RE: Submit a Low Mercury ID Credit
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
    370 Clara Pistoni
    Sustainability Consultant
    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
    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: Process water for EP point
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
    329 55 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Dec 23, 2009
    RE: Low VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
    325 62 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 12, 2009
    RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
    325 88 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Tenant spaces are simple, right?
    in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
    323 58 Richard McKay
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    RE: Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power
    321 46 Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Thornton Tomasetti
    Fri, Sep 25, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
    319 88 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Low VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
    316 62 Rona Easton
    HOK
    Thu, Nov 12, 2009
    Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
    316 88 Peter Doo
    Doo Consulting LLC
    Tue, Nov 17, 2009
    RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
    313 88 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Dec 8, 2009
    RE: Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views
    313 55 Joshua Lloyd
    Phillip Markwood Architects
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    Site Master Plan - Recalculations
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan
    313 19 Erik Bergstrom
    Green Building Associate
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Question Regarding Requirements
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views
    309 55 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009
    Master Plan:Open Space
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan
    308 19 Erik Bergstrom
    Green Building Associate
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views
    307 55 Kim Pomeranz
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    Outside of the US
    in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power
    306 46 Pia Öhrling
    WSP
    Mon, Sep 21, 2009
    RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not?
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification
    305 83 Dave Intner
    Firmitas Architecture & Planning
    Mon, Dec 21, 2009
    RE: Site Master Plan - Recalculations
    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan
    305 19 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
    304 88 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    RE: Is this a typo?
    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood
    304 23 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 29, 2009
    The Square Footage
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
    303 64 Alejandro Alfaro
    Project Director Mexico
    PGAL
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    How many signs are required for preferred parking?
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
    220 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Slate Porcelain Tiles
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
    203 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013
    Secure parking garage/room
    in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
    162 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    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
    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
    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
    Unmet Load Hours
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
    1,426 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    emergency Stairs
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
    203 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
    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
    Signage matters and alternative fueling stations
    in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
    220 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Indoor lighting and working between 11 pm and 5 am.
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
    405 Juliane Muench
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Full extent of documenting hazardous chemicals and gases
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
    192 Sean Hogan
    LEED AP
    RKD Architects
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013
    Form
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details
    88 M K
    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
    Indoor Turf
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
    203 Martha Norbeck
    President
    C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Default Occupancy and WEp1
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data
    107 Mary Ostafi
    Sustainability Specialist
    HOK
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013

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