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  • 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: minimum required irrigated area
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		76 Kris Phillips
    Architect
    Arcadis
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		365 Katie Schulze
    Project Specialist
    Investive Building Projects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: No Smoking Signs
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,362 HOUCINE TLEMSANI
    Mechanical Designer
    MEP Engineering Solutions, Inc
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Modeling LEED 2009 District Energy Systems
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		817 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Correction
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		264 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		366 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		45 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: PV's special rate
    in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		104 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: WE C1, Option 2, Path 2 submittal requirements
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    LEED EB:OM
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		11 Lennart Lifvenhjelm
    Vasakronan AB
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		46 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		23 Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi
    Wed, May 22, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: minimum required irrigated area
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		76 Kris Phillips
    Architect
    Arcadis
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Acoustics study
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		365 Katie Schulze
    Project Specialist
    Investive Building Projects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: No Smoking Signs
    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		189 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING
    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,362 HOUCINE TLEMSANI
    Mechanical Designer
    MEP Engineering Solutions, Inc
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Modeling LEED 2009 District Energy Systems
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		817 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		264 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US
    in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		366 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: PV's special rate
    in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy     		104 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: WE C1, Option 2, Path 2 submittal requirements
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Kathryn West
    LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
    Energy Ace
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		46 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Golf Courses
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		121 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    sealant applied to clearance between double glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Building Footprint
    in PIf2: Project Summary Details     		83 Kimberly Frith
    Sustainability Consultant
    Alto Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2
    in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence     		20 Jessica Wuest
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		31 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		170 Erica Downs
    Sustainability & LEED Consultant
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3
    in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type     		13 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Planters and window boxes
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		140 Karin Miller
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Tenant spaces
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: WDF - Power generation other than electricity?
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		253 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Correction
    in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy     		15 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant
    in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC     		45 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    LEED EB:OM
    in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic     		11 Lennart Lifvenhjelm
    Vasakronan AB
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		23 Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: v3 stormwater design vs v4 rainwater management
    in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction     		94 Theresa Backhus
    Sites Technical Specialist
    USGBC
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber
    in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: Project Participation
    in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs     		42 USGBC IP Account
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    RE: LEED Online with Internet Explorer 10
    in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more     		333 Megan Koehler
    KMD Architects
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1
    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
    NORR
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    RE: Performance Period starts after construction
    in Performance Period     		40 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    LEED Campus vs LEED Schools vs LEED NC
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		331 Caroline Hedin
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    RE: (Jacob) Calculating for Future Growth
    in Calculating FTEs     		135 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: about that working group....
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		36 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: Cannot login to LEED Online..
    in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups     		103 Francisca Herrera
    Miranda & Nasi
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: V4 implementation and '09 phase out
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, May 10, 2013
    RE: Master Site and different buidings certifications
    in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings     		318 Eric Anderson
    Technical Customer Service Specialist
    GBCI
    Fri, May 10, 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
    RE: BD&C Exam Prep
    in Earn CEUs on LEEDuser—With Ease     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: new database
    in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs     		27 Elizabeth Thompson
    LEED Specialist
    USGBC
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Low VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		325 55 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 84 Steve Loppnow
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    RE: Process water for EP point
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		325 55 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Wed, Dec 23, 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 40 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 84 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 7, 2009
    Low VOC
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		316 55 Rona Easton
    HOK
    Thu, Nov 12, 2009
    Interior renovation within a single tenant building
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		316 84 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 84 Mara Baum
    Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader
    HOK
    Tue, Dec 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: Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		310 55 Joshua Lloyd
    Phillip Markwood Architects
    Thu, Oct 8, 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 40 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 74 Dave Intner
    Firmitas Architecture & Planning
    Mon, Dec 21, 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
    RE: Retail space parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		304 84 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Thu, Dec 10, 2009
    The Square Footage
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		303 62 Alejandro Alfaro
    Project Director Mexico
    PGAL
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    RE: CI IEQ p1 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 calculator
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		302 96 Shannon Gray
    Consultant
    YRG sustainability
    Wed, Nov 25, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Help, please
    in International Projects - alternative compliance path     		117 Stefanie Hoffmann
    HAAGA HELIA OY Ab
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    MRc4 and MRc7
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		264 Ramon Watkins
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Street trees
    in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets     		46 Roland Le Roux
    Green Building Consultant
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Resubmit After Dening
    in Review Appeal     		23 Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Golf Courses
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		121 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    sealant applied to clearance between double glazing
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    porous or non-porous material
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		287 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		31 Shivani Langer
    Architect
    SHW Group
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		170 Erica Downs
    Sustainability & LEED Consultant
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Just joined in with LEED
    in NC v2.2 EQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		42 alex songs
    Tue, May 21, 2013
    Leakage Rate in v5 Form
    in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		31 Andy Rhoades
    Partner
    Leading Edge Consulting
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Rainwater collection
    in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof     		163 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Vertical addition to a hotel - site boundary
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 Adam Targowski
    Owner
    ATsec
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    Daylight controls in ALL daylit areas within 15 ft?
    in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls     		48 Maria Porter
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Skanska Sweden
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    water treatment outside LEED project boundary
    in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		76 Yasir Nurrahman
    Mr. Yasir
    PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant
    Mon, May 20, 2013
    SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV
    in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		159 Susan Di Giulio
    Project Manager
    Zinner Consultants
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    changing prerequisite completed forms
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Linda Francis
    President
    Francis Consulting
    Sat, May 18, 2013
    School addition - LEED Boundary
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 padraic o connell
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1
    in LEED Canada Forum     		14 Laura Long
    Project Manager
    NORR
    Fri, May 17, 2013
    CS - Residential Building
    in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data     		10 CRolim Engenharia
    Fri, May 17, 2013

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