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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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    Submittal templates in metric Units
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    SAUD CONSULT
    Sat, May 25, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		109 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
    Fri, May 24, 2013
    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: 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
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    RE: Vocational Shops
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		124 DuWayne Baird
    Construction Administration/LEED Project Administration
    SHP Leading Design
    Sat, May 11, 2013
    RE: PMV and PPD
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		24 Patrick MacPherson
    PC
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Plastic chute for debris management
    in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		49 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: new FAQ
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		143 USGBC IP Account
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Private Bus Service
    in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		97 Daniel R Gutierrez
    Project Architect
    INGETEC
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Existing pre-cast wall covered with new metal paneling
    in NC v2.2 MRc1.1–1.2: Building Reuse     		22 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Parking Lots count as open space?
    in CS 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space     		24 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Case 1, Option 2. I must be
    in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		20 Ioannis Rizos
    Environmental Consultant
    ChapmanBDSP
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Water Bottle Filling Stations
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    Commissioning Services Contracted Through Design Firm?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Topsoil
    in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		144 Ameet AA
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: Partial Load Calculations & Fan Sizing
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		200 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: LEED-EBOM SSc3
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		51 alina racoviceanu
    Thu, May 9, 2013
    RE: gated community
    in ND-v2009: Connected and open community     		17 Melissa Merryweather
    Director
    Green Consult-Asia
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: LEED NC-2009 IEQc8.1: How to Average Multiple Tvis Values
    in NC 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		508 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: Blower Door Testing on 36 Story Multi-Family
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		71 Michael Smithing
    Director - Green Building Advisory
    Colliers International
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: What constitutes "Secure"?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: BREEAM as the certification scheme
    in ND-v2009: Certified green building     		4 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: Occupancy for the calculations
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance     		213 Ante Vulin
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    RE: CHANGING FIXTURES TO MEET PREREQUISITE
    in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		217 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Does this mean state owned
    in Georgia Bans LEED Over Certified Wood Credits     		2 Paula Melton
    Managing Editor
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 24, 2012
    LEED 2.2 Registered Projects
    in LEED 2.2 Registered Projects (with the eventual adoption of LEED v4)     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    RE: Activity Date in CMP
    in GBCI now reviewing CMP hours within 48 hours of entry     		11 Kristina Bach
    CORE Steward
    Cooper Carry
    Wed, Aug 22, 2012
    RE: Thanks Andrew!
    in LEED Online and how to make it run FAST on Google Chrome     		4 Maura Adams
    Environmental Stewardship Manager
    Wed, Aug 15, 2012
    RE: LEED Certified or Certifiable?
    in LEED Certified or Certifiable? Architects Make the Case for Earning the Plaque     		9 Sandeep Goswami
    COO
    Fountain Head II
    Sat, Aug 11, 2012
    Thanks for the responses so
    in Student looking for LEED users to complete a questionnaire on the IgCC and LEED     		1 Michael Zagorski
    Thu, Aug 2, 2012
    RE: post-event Q&A
    in Video: Top-20 LEED-EBOM Documentation Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jul 27, 2012
    RE: suggestions
    in Breech of Protocol by GBCI and Project Administrator Changes     		6 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jul 27, 2012
    RE: Contaminants of Concern & Green Globes
    in Chemical Industry Attacks LEED: We Check the Facts     		12 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Thu, Jul 26, 2012
    RE: The AHPBC
    in The New Anti-LEED?     		2 J Michael Pearson
    Director of Engineering
    Genelco, Inc
    Wed, Jul 25, 2012
    RE: change LPE info
    in Change LPE     		4 Peter Warren
    Principal
    Warren Architecture
    Tue, Jul 24, 2012
    RE: And the winning number is???
    in Tristan's thumbs up rating?     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jul 23, 2012
    Green Globes Guiding Principles Certification
    in Government Hears Overwhelming Support for LEED     		1 John Chyz
    Commissioning Authority
    The Cross Creek Initiative, Inc.
    Fri, Jul 13, 2012
    RE: LEED EBOM: India
    in assistance for overseas projects     		6 sanjay vashishtha
    Dr.
    Firstgreen Consulting
    Thu, Jul 12, 2012
    First LEED-ND Platinum Certification for NYC at Columbia University - by Erin Weaver
    Wed, Jul 11, 2012
    LEED for Existing Homes
    in LEED for EB- O&M for Homes     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jul 2, 2012
    RE: LEED Online Issues
    in leedonline.com access - is it possible???     		6 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Jun 29, 2012
    LEED “Certifiable” Specifications: 4 Approaches - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Jun 27, 2012
    ACP Process : BREEAM equivalency
    in LEED Now Recognizes Energy Credits from BREEAM     		1 CHRISTOPHE MATHIEU
    Sustainable Design And Construction Consultants, Paris, France
    greenaffair
    Mon, Jun 25, 2012
    RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success?
    in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4     		28 Larry Sims
    Principal
    Studio4, LLC
    Thu, Jun 14, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    When does the Performance Period Start?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		256 26 Mark Westover
    Mon, Jan 18, 2010
    Daylighting Collaborative (Organization)
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		255 109 Candice Clark
    Business Development Manager- Commercial Div.
    Solatube Int. Inc.
    Tue, Jul 14, 2009
    New CIRs are not precedent setting
    in Upgrade to LEED 2009? How to Choose for Your Project     		254 13 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Tue, Oct 13, 2009
    Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		253 120 Wagner Oliveira
    CTE
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Manufacturer's are slowly
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		252 102 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Wed, Sep 2, 2009
    RE: ISSUE Part 2
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		252 96 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Wed, Feb 3, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		250 130 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Nov 25, 2009
    RE: Concrete Sealer
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		249 143 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Thu, Nov 19, 2009
    RE: Regionally manufactured materials
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		249 143 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Daylighting Collaborative (Organization)
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		248 109 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Tue, Jul 14, 2009
    RE: Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		247 120 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC
    in LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC     		246 1 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    RE: Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		245 74 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 14, 2009
    RE: Hospital water use?
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		244 73 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		244 130 Joshua Radoff
    Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author
    YRG sustainability
    Sun, Nov 29, 2009
    RE: Houseplants and fresh air
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		243 120 Allyson Wendt
    Freelance Editor and Writer
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    RE: ANSI S12.60-2002 - Not required?
    in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance     		243 124 Daniel Hicks
    Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE
    Geiler & Associates
    Mon, Nov 16, 2009
    Hospital water use?
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		240 73 Tommy Linstroth
    Principal
    Trident Sustainability Group
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    Option B and D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		240 130 Gilbrt Dilanchian
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		239 130 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Dec 2, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Epoxy Finishes
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Shaun Andriano
    Project Manager
    C2 Design Architecture
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    CxA Experience
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Ameet AA
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    deleted
    in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		167 Ameet AA
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    Questions
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Lolita Wu
    Sun, Apr 28, 2013
    Performance Period for MRc3 versus EAc1
    in EBOM 2009 MRc3: Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions     		52 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Blower Door Testing - Multi Unit Residential Building
    in NC v2.2 EQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		47 Erin Norton
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    We are working on food
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		49 Elizabeth Powers
    Principal
    O'Brien & Company
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Duct Glassfiber's Adhesive
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Guillermo Hernandez Espinoza
    Civil Engineer, LEED Green Associate
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Site Boundary, SWPPP and Erosion Control
    in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention     		144 Sandra Ehle
    Project Architect
    BBS Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineer. P.C.
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    Average Pressure Differential Calculation - Underground Parking
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		64 Nathan Lee
    Project Engineer
    SGS Korea
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    low emittig count for green vehicles?
    in NC-2009: Green vehicles     		4 Albert Sagrera
    Architect
    Societat Organica
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    Greywater recirculated
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		410 M K
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    Smoke & Acoustic Sealant
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Giancarlo Perossa
    Associate
    Planning Design Research Corporation
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    MPR#6 - Option 1: Sharing data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 Ronald Dean
    Sumac Inc.
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    Modifying landscape area for appeal review
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    unknown VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Anna Ohlmeier
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    invidually buildings ceritifcation vs multiple buildings/ campus
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Muhammad Faisal Azizullah Jaffar
    Sustainability Consultant
    Ramboll
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    Residential Dual Flush Calculations
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		410 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013
    Reconstituted Veneer
    in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		82 Lara Schneider
    Tue, Apr 23, 2013

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