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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: LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy - Help Please!
    in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data     		106 Gary Shlifer
    Green Building Professional LEED AP BD+C, Homes - Chief Sustainability Professional
    Guernsey
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Indoor Turf
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems     		201 Martha Norbeck
    President
    C-Wise Design and Consulting LLC
    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
    RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit
    in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods     		38 Luis Miguel Diazgranados
    Green Factory
    Tue, Jun 18, 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: FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		245 Michael McVinney
    LEED Program Manager
    Sauer Incorporated
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recertification
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		3 David Wood
    Property Coordinator
    Jones Lang Lasalle/ BNY Mellon
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Innovation Credit: Electric charge stations
    in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations     		39 Trista Little
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    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: CI for retail?
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		344 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: Recycling Rooms
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		189 Dylan Connelly
    Mechanical Engineer
    Integral Group
    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: Indirectly Conditioned Bathrooms
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		839 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    Two certifications paths as proof of compliance
    in Schools IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		18 Linda Davisson
    Senior Consultant
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
    RE: unit (cf/storm)
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		138 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: EA credit 3.2 & EA Pre-requisite 1- Submetering
    in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment     		76 YingYing Zhao
    Thu, May 30, 2013
    RE: EQp2 Residential Buildings that Allow Smoking Testing
    in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		72 Michelle Cottrell
    President
    Design Management Services
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    Building Footprint
    in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		80 Marcela Larrain
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    RE: On Site Renewable energy double dip
    in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		79 Ramya Shivkumar
    Energy Analyst
    DNV - BA
    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
    Industrial zones
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		57 Emre Yöntem
    Ekodenge Ltd
    Wed, May 29, 2013
    RE: identify preferential sites
    in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		57 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    RE: Community Connectivity
    in NC v2.2 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		20 Ellen Mitchell
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HKS, Inc.
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    Re-use existing equipment?
    in Healthcare-v2009: Minimize potable water use for medical equipment cooling     		1 Mark Meaders
    Sustainable Design Project Manager
    HDR Architecture, Inc.
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    RE: Design Outdoor Air Intake much larger than required
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		99 Diana Hill
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    RE: ACP EN standards in CS.IEQp1 and CS.IEQc2
    in CS 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventlilation     		4 Julien Richard
    Artelia
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    RE: Direct grid feed in - eligible?
    in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		106 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 28, 2013
    RE: VOCs emissions after given number of days
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		64 Jean-Baptiste Noel
    ESD Operations Manager
    Green & Global Consulting Pte. Ltd.
    Mon, May 27, 2013
    Install furnitures during construction and with A/C on
    in NC v2.2 EQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		19 Benj Herrera
    LEED AP BD+C
    Sun, May 26, 2013
    infill site
    in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies     		1 Cardy V
    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
    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
    Landscape not performing well (post certification)
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		77 Jill Tomczyk
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    RE: Property Boundry.
    in Pilot Credit 57: Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control     		2 Candace Small
    Thu, May 23, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
    in Retail Project     		6 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Jasmin,
    in Addition (second construction phase) to LEED certified building     		1 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Apr 10, 2012
    Integrated Water Budget
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – WE (Water Efficiency) Section     		14 ROBIN KINERK
    Owner
    Kinerk Strategic Marketing
    Mon, Apr 9, 2012
    RE: Low-emitting materials – YIKES
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section     		20 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    12,000th Commercial Project has Earned LEED Certification - by Marie Jessup
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    RE: LEEDuser MR forum closed for official comments
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section     		43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    RE: EA forum closed for official commenting
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section     		16 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    RE: official commenting closed here
    in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – SS (Sustainble Sites) Section     		9 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 27, 2012
    Ebie awards
    in Could Your Existing Building Win an EBie Award?     		4 Craig Bloomfield
    Mon, Mar 26, 2012
    RE: LEED certification for factories
    in Certified Industrial projects     		7 jorge torres coto
    Building Systems Commissioning Engineer
    Empirical Engineering, LLC
    Fri, Mar 23, 2012
    RE: Not that so
    in Worker Safety on LEED Projects Questioned     		2 Eric Shamp
    Principal
    Ecotype Consulting
    Tue, Mar 20, 2012
    No. The 1/2 mile radius
    in SS C2 density calculation for site area     		1 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, Mar 14, 2012
    RE: Defer Credits
    in Defer Credits     		3 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Wed, Mar 7, 2012
    Hi Luana
    in Domestic hot water     		1 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Mar 5, 2012
    Video – LEED 2012 3rd Public Comment Period and Beyond: The Future of LEED - by Tristan Roberts
    Thu, Mar 22, 2012
    RE: LEED 2012 time-line
    in LEED 2012 – Second Public Comment – Guide and Open Forum     		53 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 1, 2012
    RE: LEED 2012 - ENERGY + ATMOSPHERE PR 2 - 2nd Commenting Period
    in LEED EBOM 2012 Version I Feedback & Comments     		17 Janna Nash
    Thu, Feb 23, 2012
    IEQc4.2
    in How does true fresco--painting with natural pigments on wet plaster--fall into LEED categories?     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Feb 21, 2012
    contact GBCI
    in Changing Registration from CS to NC and viceversa     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Feb 17, 2012
    RE: EA Optimized Energy Performance
    in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Section     		33 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Thu, Feb 16, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		213 112 JP Rout
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    How exemplary do you have to be for Path 12?
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		211 159 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 11, 2009
    RE: Better option for going into a LEED-CS Gold Certified Building
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		210 159 Derek Fung
    Sun, Dec 6, 2009
    Cost comparison between green roofs and other roofing systems
    in Green Roofs     		209 14 Shriram Bhide
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009
    RE: understanding the Daylight Factor method
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		209 112 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    RE: USGBC provides additional guidance
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		205 175 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Green Roofs
    in Green Roofs     		204 14 Shriram Bhide
    Fri, Oct 30, 2009
    Documentation and Tabulation of Areas
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		204 49 Weston Blaney
    Project Manager
    Carson Design
    Thu, Sep 10, 2009
    RE: CI 2009 ID C2.0-LEED Accredited Professional
    in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		202 112 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    Common area toilets
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		200 175 William Stangeland
    President
    McGuire Engineers
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    Common area toilets
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		200 175 William Stangeland
    President
    McGuire Engineers
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    Better option for going into a LEED-CS Gold Certified Building
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		199 159 Dean Barone
    President
    Barone International
    Sun, Dec 6, 2009
    Exterior envelope reuse
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		199 52 Susan Robertson
    Interior Designer
    IBI Group
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    Building additions
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		183 52 Michael Lueth
    Thu, Oct 8, 2009
    RE: Building additions
    in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof     		180 52 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Oct 13, 2009
    No Cooling & Free Cooling
    in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		177 138 Distretto Tecnologico Trentino scarl Habitech
    LEED Services in Europe - Founding Member of GBC Italia
    Habitech-Distretto Tecnologico Trentino
    Tue, Jan 26, 2010
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		176 255 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: Documentation and Tabulation of Areas
    in CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements     		174 49 Nicolas Pacella
    Owner
    Nicolas M Pacella & Associates
    Wed, Sep 30, 2009
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		173 255 Nadav Malin
    USGBC LEED Faculty, President
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Core fixtures included?
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		169 175 Jonathan Gritz
    Sat, Sep 5, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Eliminating Multiple Responses From One Person - Survey Changes
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Kevin Kelly
    Wed, May 8, 2013
    2 options, Flush out and Air testing
    in Schools 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		23 Yazmin Trueba
    Project Engineer
    Sundt Construction
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    MPR 2 - Separate Ownership
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		46 Jonathan Weiss
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    Mixed Ventilation
    in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		55 PAULA HERNANDEZ
    MRS.
    INGENIERO MARIO PEDRO HERNANDEZ
    Tue, May 7, 2013
    LEEDUser vs. USGBC
    in Pilot Credit 34: Design for Adaptability     		7 Nicholas Swinehart
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Ongoing Cx Requirements
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Colleen Collins
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    LEED Project Boundary in case of uderground parking
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		100 Mario Pinoli
    Mon, May 6, 2013
    Shuttle bus
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		19 Valentin Grimaud
    Thermal Engineer
    TERAO Green Building Engineering
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    LEED Signage for display inside Gold certified office building
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		20 Jeff Zunt
    THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement
    in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement     		19 Julie Hendricks
    Director of EcoServices
    Kirksey
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Separate Buildings, Same Cellar
    in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		45 Jesus Deras
    Energy Analyst
    The Wall Consulting Group
    Sun, May 5, 2013
    Reasonable Boundary - other support builidngs beyond project
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		100 Nicole Kimoto
    Architects Pacific, Inc.
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    LEED Canada 2009 option 1
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		197 nancy picard
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Zero-lot line project, but required to install street trees
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		100 Courtney Royal, LEED AP BD+C
    LEED Consultant/Energy Analyst
    Taitem Engineering
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Core and shell dedicated exhaust systems?
    in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		64 M K
    Fri, May 3, 2013
    Commercial Kitchen Sinks
    in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction     		66 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Multifamily Buidlings
    in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction     		66 Sheryl Swartzle
    LEED administration
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Zero Lot Line Development
    in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan     		55 Ralf Lehmann
    M.Sc. | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | LEED AP BD&C
    ALPHA Energy & Environment GmbH
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    MRc5 Calculator Question
    in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings     		5 Catherine Blakemore
    Architect, LEED AP BC+D
    HOLT Architects
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Tenant Guidelines for Large Project
    in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space     		46 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Wed, May 1, 2013

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