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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
    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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    RE: Building Addition - reseeding turf grass - credit applicable
    in Schools 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		24 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Feb 25, 2013
    RE: Level II audit
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.1: Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis     		36 David Hubka
    Director - Operations
    Transwestern Sustainability Services
    Fri, Feb 22, 2013
    lighting controls
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Optimize energy performance - lighting controls     		1 ARGIA ARROYO BUGANZA
    Thu, Feb 21, 2013
    RE: applicability of the project
    in CI 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		18 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 19, 2013
    RE: LEED for Schools Credit 4.6 - question about roofing insulation
    in Schools IEQc4.6: Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems     		57 Eri Spaulding
    Ashley McGraw Architects
    Mon, Feb 18, 2013
    RE: Can you earn SSc1 opt 2 RP credits if only pursing SSc1 opt 1?
    in CI 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 15, 2013
    Option 2: EV Capacity per Station
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Alternative transportation     		1 Richard Manning
    Principal
    Green Building Services
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    Thermal Zones
    in Healthcare-v2009: Minimum energy performance     		2 Attiq Rahman
    Energy Engineer
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    RE: Weighted approach / SRI below 78
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof     		58 Mary Ann Santos
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    RE: Refrigerant Charge
    in NC v2.2 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		17 Ante Vulin
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Feb 12, 2013
    Space by Space method
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Minimum energy performance     		5 Tejaswi Damaraju
    Tue, Feb 12, 2013
    RE: LEED AP working from an other city
    in Retail–CI-v2009: LEED Accredited Professional     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sat, Feb 9, 2013
    EAc7 Community Contaminant Prevention - Airborne Releases
    in Pilot Credit 27: Reconcile Projected and Actual Energy Performance     		11 Andrew Gil
    Architect, Associate, LEED AP BD+C. USGBC NY Upstate Board of Directors
    HOLT Architects, P.C.
    Fri, Feb 8, 2013
    RE: Green roof and landscaping
    in NC 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials     		41 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Thu, Feb 7, 2013
    RE: buidable land
    in ND-v2009: Steep slope protection     		8 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Wed, Feb 6, 2013
    RE: Furniture Donations and Reuse
    in CI 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		54 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: New RP threshold for EAp1?
    in EBOM 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		44 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: Metering faucet for Ktchen sink
    in Retail–NC-v2009: Water use reduction     		4 Richard Manning
    Principal
    Green Building Services
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: What is an intersection?
    in ND-v2009: Preferred locations     		5 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    RE: spaces with a lot of activity
    in Schools 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		5 Anthony Hardman
    Building Performance Analyst
    The Green Engineer
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Nice addition to the site
    in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Feb 9, 2011
    LEED 2012 Points—or, How we’ll eventually get points - by Emily Catacchio
    Mon, Aug 13, 2012
    RE: Re: Vertical Garden and credits SS 5.1 & 7?
    in Vertical Garden and credits SS 5.1 & 7?     		2 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Mon, Feb 7, 2011
    Tobie, yes, you'll need to
    in Version 2 Commerical Interiors - Credits under Energy & Atmosphere     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Feb 3, 2011
    New LEED CI Project information form
    in LEED CI in existing commercial space with expansion     		1 Susann Geithner
    Director of Sustainability
    HSB Architects & Engineers
    Thu, Feb 3, 2011
    RE: Focus of Webinar
    in USGBC offers IEQp1 webinar: Common pitfalls and how to avoid them     		2 Julia Feder
    Director, Educational Technology
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Tue, Feb 1, 2011
    Time to finish that LEED-NC v2.1 project, or upgrade - sunset date is coming - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Jan 31, 2011
    How will points for LEED 2012 credits be weighted? - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Jan 27, 2011
    More EBOM addenda highlights
    in Highlights from the LEED-EBOM 2009 addenda     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    RE: CMP renewal
    in CE Credits     		2 Katie Hegarty
    Project Engineer
    The Weitz Company
    Tue, Jan 25, 2011
    RE: LEED Online agreement
    in LEED User Registration Agreement - Jan. 2011 version 3     		2 John Ida
    President
    Urban Works, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 21, 2011
    see the FAQ
    in LEEDuser Templates     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 21, 2011
    RE: Underground parking and multiple buildings
    in Multiple buildings     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 20, 2011
    LEED selection thread
    in NC or LEED for Homes     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 13, 2011
    forms or templates
    in LEED worksheet     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 11, 2011
    saving LOv3 forms
    in Understanding saving features on the LEED forms     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 11, 2011
    combined submission
    in Design Credit Submission during Construction Phase Submission?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Jan 7, 2011
    RE: Plaster coatings under SCAQMD
    in is polished/venetian plaster exempt from LEED VOC categories?     		2 Dave Low
    Fri, Jan 7, 2011
    RE: IDc1
    in Unit Mock-up     		2 Melanie Joseph
    Designer & LEED Coordinator
    GLMV Architecture
    Fri, Jan 7, 2011
    post within comment thread
    in Previously Developed Sites     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 6, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Energy Modeling and Process Energy
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		74 186 Ran Zhang
    LEED Consultant
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Are Occupancy Sensors alone sufficient?
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		74 405 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: No Green Products available
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		74 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit?
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification     		74 61 Jennifer Jewell
    Project Manager/Project Architect
    Design Collective, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 8, 2010
    RE: CxA from owner
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		74 53 Omer Moltay
    Mon, Sep 20, 2010
    RE: PFc Occupant Experience Survey
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		74 97 David Smith
    Fri, Jan 14, 2011
    RE: PFc Occupant Experience Survey
    in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012     		74 97 Aaron Desatnik
    Mon, Jan 31, 2011
    RE: Energy Modeling and Process Energy
    in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		73 186 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		73 405 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Interior lighting for residential project
    in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		73 405 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Underground Parking
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof     		73 38 Jacob Arlein
    Director of Energy Services
    Environmental Building Strategies
    Fri, Aug 20, 2010
    RE: Smoking area in retail area
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		73 190 GABRIEL MORALES
    Architect
    Grupo Syasa
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: CASE 2 vegetated roof inclusion subject to earning SSc2?
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		73 146 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		73 206 Victoria Lockhart
    Arup Associates
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		73 206 Mark Benson
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Metering
    in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement     		73 66 Paul C
    Tue, Sep 14, 2010
    Using Parking Generation 3rd Edition.
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		73 37 Clio Miller
    Architect
    GSBS Architects
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    Security fixtures on site perimeter
    in NC v2.2 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction     		73 92 Peter Feibelman
    Manager, Sustainable Design
    HDR Architecture
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: 100% WATER CONSUMPTION FROM TREATED HARVESTED RAIN WATER
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		73 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jul 27, 2010
    RE: CO2 sensors in non-densely occupied spaces
    in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring     		73 44 Allison Zuchman
    Green Building Consultant
    Fore Solutions
    Wed, Aug 11, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    problem with MR Cr2.1 template version 5 at LEED online
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		61 Sofia Otterheim
    Wed, Feb 13, 2013
    Space by Space method
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Minimum energy performance     		5 Tejaswi Damaraju
    Tue, Feb 12, 2013
    Flush out and un-touched area in LEED boundary
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Mon, Feb 11, 2013
    EAc7 Community Contaminant Prevention - Airborne Releases
    in Pilot Credit 27: Reconcile Projected and Actual Energy Performance     		11 Andrew Gil
    Architect, Associate, LEED AP BD+C. USGBC NY Upstate Board of Directors
    HOLT Architects, P.C.
    Fri, Feb 8, 2013
    Firestop Sealant
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		128 Erin Norton
    Wed, Feb 6, 2013
    WEc1 Option 1
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		239 Arzu Tugrul
    Dipl.-Ing.
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    IEQc3.1
    in Requirment of Equipment storage yard     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    District Energy Systems: Confusion
    in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC     		206 Marco Abdallah
    Tue, Feb 5, 2013
    I am referring to the skills LEED in Italy
    in Schools 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional     		1 Claudio Ciamaglia Ciamaglia
    Sat, Feb 2, 2013
    LEED-EBOM stress test
    in Where Do I Start?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 1, 2013
    WEc3 Reviewer's Response
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Thu, Jan 31, 2013
    IAQ Procedure contaminant testing - costs and concerns
    in NC-2009: Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path     		1 Lyle Axelarris
    Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
    Design Alaska
    Tue, Jan 29, 2013
    Feedback for ACP Program
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt
    Environmental Coordinator
    EPB
    Thu, Jan 24, 2013
    LEED automation partners
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Michael Beattie
    LEED Administrator
    NBF Architects
    Wed, Jan 23, 2013
    Is data being gathered and used?
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		11 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jan 22, 2013
    Kitchen Food Service Equipment
    in Schools 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		3 Hamilton Cort
    Principal
    Cort Architectural Group
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    Surface brightness requirement
    in Pilot Credit 22: Quality Interior Lighting     		9 Fatima Plaza
    Mon, Jan 21, 2013
    embodied energy
    in Pilot Credit 63: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment     		7 Jody Solell
    Owner
    Solar Electrics
    Fri, Jan 18, 2013
    LEED Boundary/Gross Floor Area for LEED-CI project
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		88 Alejandro Rivera Rivera
    Junior Engineer
    Studio Domus
    Wed, Jan 16, 2013
    Material-Efficient Framing based on LEED-Homes?
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		369 Heather DeGrella
    Director of Sustainable Education
    GreenCE, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 15, 2013

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