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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
    Submittal templates in metric Units
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		66 BABAR MEHMOOD
    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: Toilets not within the tenant space
    in CI 2009 WEc1: Water Use Reduction     		70 Sam Farmer
    Green Fields
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Does a Real Estate Tax is
    in CI 2009 MRc1.1: Tenant Space—Long-Term Commitment     		29 Joseph Goldstein
    JGArchitects
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: Clarification
    in CS 2009 EAc5.2: Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering     		33 Thiago Bondini
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: Can Exterior Plantings count in MRc6?
    in Schools 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    RE: designated exhaust systems
    in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control     		178 Charline Seytier
    CEO, Co-owner. LEED AP BD+C
    ThemaVerde, France
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Supplementary ventilation for after-hours
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		96 Diana Nezamutinova
    Associate
    Dalen Strategies
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    RE: EAc6 Implementation
    in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power     		78 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Apr 29, 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
    RE: Previously developed
    in ND-v2009: Smart location     		5 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    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
    RE: To include rented vending machine?
    in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances     		188 Michelle Rosenberger
    Partner
    ArchEcology, LLC
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    RE: Best practice
    in NC v2.2 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		37 Michael DeVuono
    T&M Associates
    Fri, Apr 26, 2013
    RE: Dial a Ride Shuttle
    in CI 2009 SSc3.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		23 Jason Zullo
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    RE: WEp1- Kitchen Sink for Cafeteria
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		173 Jaclyn Whitaker AIA LEED AP BD+C
    Assistant Director of Sustainability
    HLW International
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    RE: Reflective Roof Ballast
    in NC v2.2 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		67 T Ros
    Tros
    AICE
    Thu, Apr 25, 2013
    RE: Difference between Multiple Circuit-On/Off and Multiple mode
    in CI 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		43 Joyce Kelly
    Consultant
    Architectural Fusion
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    RE: European standard equivalent
    in CS 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		9 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    RE: RECs for LEED in foreign countries
    in NC v2.2 EAc6: Green Power     		49 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, Apr 24, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Should be good to go
    in Eligibility for LEED AP exam     		2 Candace Small
    Thu, Jan 12, 2012
    re: LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities
    in LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 10, 2012
    RE: Dear All, I am new on LEED
    in Existing Building with an outbuilding addition     		3 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Jan 10, 2012
    LEED Certification Project Submittal Tips from GBCI - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Jan 4, 2012
    Credit Specific
    in How to group multiple buildings?     		2 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Jan 3, 2012
    Good Day, Except for EAP2 and
    in List of performance period lengths     		1 Jubilee Daniels, MLA, LEED AP O+M
    Consultant, Sustainable Buildings and Operations
    Jubilee Environmental Consulting
    Tue, Jan 3, 2012
    L-3 form
    in LEED Databases     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Dec 30, 2011
    RE: Yes
    in Water Efficiency - Water Meter requirement     		2 Natalie Tan
    Thu, Dec 29, 2011
    RE: IES vs other software
    in Has anyone done LEED energy modelling using Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) software     		2 Sauraj Gautam
    Business Development Manager
    IES LTD.
    Sun, Dec 25, 2011
    Re: LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space
    in LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space     		1 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Dec 20, 2011
    late submission
    in Submission Timeline     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Dec 18, 2011
    RE: Spec Sections vs. LEED Credits checklist?
    in How to "Green" Specs on LEED Projects     		8 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Thu, Dec 15, 2011
    RE: LEED certification deadline
    in Deadline to Submit Construction Submittal - LEED NC (LEED for Schools)     		3 Francis Chua
    Project Architect
    Nadaskay Kopelson Architects
    Tue, Dec 13, 2011
    Consistency, Consistency, Consistency
    in Changes to Recognition Package for Pre-LEED 2009 Certified Projects     		10 April Ambrose
    Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager
    Viridian
    Thu, Dec 8, 2011
    RE: Extension
    in Respond Review after 25 business day     		9 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Tue, Dec 6, 2011
    USGBC On-line App Lab - by Romano Iglesia
    Mon, Dec 5, 2011
    RE: Can't use LEED 2009 MF sections for an NC 2.2 project.
    in Material Cost: CSI MasterFormat 1995 vs. 2004     		8 Tim Crowley
    LEED AP / Founder
    www.BCdesignbuild.com
    Tue, Nov 29, 2011
    RE: Re: Community development project certification
    in Community development project certification     		2 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Tue, Nov 29, 2011
    RE: Clarification
    in LEED Certification for District Cooling System Plant     		3 Jeff Benavides
    Sr. Project Manager
    ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability
    Wed, Nov 23, 2011
    RE: SS Credit 4.3 LEFEV Parking
    in LEED NC 2.2 campus application guide     		4 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Nov 18, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Rock Ballasting
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		162 18 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    RE: Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		162 253 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Thu, Jan 28, 2010
    Rock Ballasting
    in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions     		158 18 Chris Munn
    Director, National Operations
    Chelsea Group, Ltd.
    Mon, Dec 28, 2009
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		151 37 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    100% recycling rate claims
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		151 253 Yancy Wright
    Director
    Sellen Sustainability / Sellen Construction
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		149 37 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    RE: FSC Timber outside of the US
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		147 239 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Recycling Insulation
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		143 253 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		140 37 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		136 37 Drew Johnson
    LEED AP O+M
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: Core fixtures included?
    in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		134 173 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Fri, Sep 11, 2009
    RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM?
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management     		134 37 Shira Norman
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    FSC Timber outside of the US
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		124 239 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    Re-used wood
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		121 239 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: 100% recycling rate claims
    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		117 253 Valerie Walsh
    Sustainable Design & Construction Consultants
    Walsh Sustainability Group
    Fri, Jan 15, 2010
    Is it worth it? Maybe.
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		116 239 Kenley Kyle
    Sen. Sales Engineer
    Sigler Inc.
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    RE: calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		116 119 JP Rout
    Wed, Jan 6, 2010
    calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		112 119 Gregory Hurst
    Office Manager
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Local zoning requires no parking
    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		111 84 Michael Miller
    Project Architect, Sustainability Resources Group
    SERA Architects
    Thu, Sep 9, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		107 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 21, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
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    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		332 Diaa Madkour
    Architect
    Sun, Apr 7, 2013
    Full list of
    in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations     		4 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Sat, Apr 6, 2013
    LEED for Multi-Family Homes Bicycle Security
    in Pilot Credit 13: Bicycle Network, Storage, and Changing Rooms     		33 Nicole Koedyker
    Sat, Apr 6, 2013
    get to know LEED
    in Cabinets     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Apr 5, 2013
    Existing Parking conditions
    in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity     		194 John Stouffer
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    waterless urinals
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Emmanuel Pauwels
    Owner
    Green Living Projects s.l.
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    Trace Modeling for Carrier Infinity-V speed heat pumps ??
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		821 Robert Sutton
    P.E., C.E.M, President/Owner
    Sutton Engineered Systems, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    Documents/ details needed for alternative compliance path
    in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		35 Mark Meaders
    Sustainable Design Project Manager
    HDR Architecture, Inc.
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    Commercial kitchen cooling equipment
    in CS 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		11 Mathilda Jonsson
    Environmental Certification Engineer
    Thu, Apr 4, 2013
    How do you model kitchen make-up units?
    in NC v2.2 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		257 Curtis Clark
    Director of Sustainability Services
    GSBS Architects
    Wed, Apr 3, 2013
    The new communications protocol will be MUCH smoother
    in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First     		15 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Wed, Apr 3, 2013
    LEED Retail-CI Restaurant Furniture
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating     		102 Linda Davisson
    Senior Consultant
    Sustainable Design Consulting
    Wed, Apr 3, 2013
    Bicycle racks and chaging rooms underground
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		62 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    EXTRACTION DUCTS AND FANS
    in CS 2009 IEQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		20 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    SSc4.2 in Multiple Buildings
    in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		62 Robert Phinney
    Interim Director, Sustainable Design Solutions
    HDR
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Pilot House - Credit 67 Approach
    in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2     		8 Ryan Pitera
    Energy Consultant
    van Zelm, Heywood & Shadford
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Extraction/Manufacture within 500 miles
    in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		143 Mariah Grife
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    update to LI #10250
    in New Rules for Formaldehyde in IEQc4.4     		4 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    Urinal pre-wash and fuzzy control
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		410 Noriko Yasuhara
    CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd.
    Tue, Apr 2, 2013
    MRc3
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Pamela Lippe
    President
    e4, inc.
    Sun, Mar 31, 2013

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