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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
    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
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Crushed Concrete used
    in CS 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		15 Heather DeGrella
    Director of Sustainable Education
    GreenCE, Inc.
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Manufacturing Location for Casework
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		78 Pat Jung
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: water efficiency review
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		76 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Multiple thermostats averaging
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		117 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Documenting the two education sessions
    in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy     		24 Julia Duhart
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: Fenestration SHGC for proposed model
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		544 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    RE: translucent privacy glazing & EQc8.1 / 8.2
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		112 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Mon, Jun 10, 2013
    Preferred parking in master site project
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		197 Lolita Wu
    Sun, Jun 9, 2013
    On Site Renewable
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		68 Joseph Snider, AIA, LEED AP
    LEED Architect
    SEQUIL Systems, Inc.
    Sat, Jun 8, 2013
    RE: Tile Crack Prevention Underlay
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		42 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Preferred parking also equipped with charging station
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		53 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: CASE 3 - pedestrian-oriented hardscape area & 25% vegetated area
    in CS 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		27 Michal Marszalek
    Green Business Coordinator
    Skanska Property Poland
    Fri, Jun 7, 2013
    RE: Option 2 on campus - do we need to add a meter for irrigation?
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Mary Lea Tucker
    President
    Green Sage Consulting, LLC
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Building Envelope Commissioining CIR for Innovation Credit
    in NC v2.2 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		122 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Building height to street width ratio calculation
    in ND-v2009: Walkable streets     		17 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Use of EA Cr 6 for a CS Project
    in EBOM 2009 EAc6: Emissions Reduction Reporting     		28 emily reese
    Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner
    Jacobs Engineering
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Wood waste to be recycled into biomass fuel
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		255 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Whole building Energy and Water Usage Data
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		11 Terry Squyres
    Principal
    GWWO Inc./Architects
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: Manual Equipment
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.4: Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment     		31 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    RE: JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll)
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		42 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Thu, Jun 6, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    LEED CI 2009 : Project without HVAC change
    in LEED CI 2009 : Integrating HVAC work after project completion     		3 Diana Hill
    Sat, Dec 22, 2012
    RE: Simple Tips on Defining a Project Boundary
    in Project Boundary - New Building linked to an Existing Building     		16 Mark Taake
    United Excel Design
    Tue, Dec 18, 2012
    USGBC Exploring A New Kind of LEED Plaque - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Dec 20, 2012
    RE: Substantial Completion......?
    in LEED NC 2009 - Final Certification     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    RE: leed online v3 user interface
    in Great Tips on LEED Online v3     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 14, 2012
    Projects boundaries in campus and LED site lights with OC sensor
    in LEED project boundary in campus setting     		6 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    RE: LEED for Healthcare on LEEDuser
    in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome!     		116 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Dec 11, 2012
    Helpful
    in A Guide to the Key LEED-CI v2009 Addenda     		1 Geoffrey Eddy
    PE, LEED AP
    GHT Limited
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: Multiple Building School Campus Energy Credit
    in LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Application Guide     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    LEED credit achievement
    in Credit Achievement Tally     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 22, 2012
    Project Information (PI) forums
    in Project Information form     		45 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Nov 21, 2012
    Visit LEEDuser at Greenbuild 2012 - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Oct 23, 2012
    LEEDuser Adds Healthcare, ND, Retail Forums and Resources - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Oct 17, 2012
    How Well Do You Know LEED v4? Answers to the LEEDuser Quiz - by Tristan Roberts
    Fri, Oct 26, 2012
    RE: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum     		191 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Oct 15, 2012
    Forum for LEED Volume Program Certification - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Oct 15, 2012
    Using Specs effectively during construction
    in Did you remember to...? List of things it's best not to forget on a project     		1 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    RE: EA PR 2
    in LEEDuser’s Guide to Key Changes in LEED-EBOM 2012 – 3rd Public Comment     		40 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    FSC vs SFI
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		11 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    Governmental Cutting of Corners
    in "Wood Wars" Continue, with Military Losing     		1 Kaida Smith
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		269 20 Doug Drynan
    Thu, Nov 5, 2009
    RE: 7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		268 55 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    Flush monitoring requirements
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		267 55 Mary Davidge
    Principal
    Mary Davidge Associates
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    CxA Qualifications?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		267 53 John Garra
    President
    Square One Architecture, Inc.
    Wed, Aug 26, 2009
    M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		266 132 Emil Cuevas
    Wed, Nov 18, 2009
    CI IEQ p1 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 calculator
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		266 99 dave montgomery
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    Areas of question
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		266 55 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: Option B and D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		265 132 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    What about leased products?
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		265 61 D. G.
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		264 48 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    RE: CxA Qualifications?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		264 53 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Tue, Sep 1, 2009
    Calculating FTE/Transients for Hospital environments
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		263 76 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    Grabbing a non-contiguous park
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		263 146 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    On Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		263 68 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		263 20 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Mon, Nov 9, 2009
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		262 74 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Option 1 documentation
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		261 128 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    RE: When does the Performance Period Start?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		261 26 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    RE: Off Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		260 68 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    When does the Performance Period Start?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		259 26 Mark Westover
    Mon, Jan 18, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Section 1.4: Mechanical System Design Criteria
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		206 Nick Chiarelli
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Planned Transfer Center
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 Josh Mauldin
    ASA Architects
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		107 A Commings
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Projects outside the U.S.
    in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance     		396 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    Projects outside the U.S.
    in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		219 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Mon, Jun 3, 2013
    different irrigation system between landscape and green roof
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Fri, May 31, 2013
    greenfield or previously developed land?
    in NC v2.2 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		56 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Fri, May 31, 2013
    Preferred Parking for CS?
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		23 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    Energy Model using ECB Method with Existing AHU
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		368 Mark Stromberg
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    LEED Health Care 2009 MR Prerequisite 2: PBT Source Reduction
    in Healthcare-v2009: PBT source reduction - mercury     		1 William Kelly
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    Racking system in warehouse
    in CS 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		17 Jean-Baptiste Noel
    ESD Operations Manager
    Green & Global Consulting Pte. Ltd.
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    LEED Heatlhcare - FTE Calculation
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		107 Craig Pryde
    Principal
    ppk architects
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Campus with Already Certified Building
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		327 Chi-Chung Sue
    Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    1/4 Mile Walking Distance - Crosswalks
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		104 Mark Hirschi
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Bi-weekly Inspections - must be done by??
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		42 Michelle Bracewell-Musson
    Owner, LEED AP
    Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Building Footprint
    in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		80 Marcela Larrain
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Pilot credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		37 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Autocontrol / metering urinals - 12sec or optional?
    in CS 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		11 Petr Vogel
    Specialist Consultant
    EkoWATT CZ
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    CxA
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		180 Jamal Uddin
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Industrial zones
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		57 Emre Yöntem
    Ekodenge Ltd
    Wed, May 29, 2013

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