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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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    RE: WC's
    in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		157 Jim Park
    Project Manager
    EAN Technology
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Park & Community Centers = Services?
    in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		7 Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic
    President & CEO
    A SustainAble Production
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Streamlined Path
    in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof     		164 Heather Holdridge
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Lake/Flato Architects
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit
    in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		118 Adam Knoff
    Sustainability Project Manager
    Unico Properties
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning
    in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design     		367 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Exterior window shades controllability
    in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting     		2 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics
    in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials     		3 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Number of testing point
    in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy     		5 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software
    in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		819 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate
    in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		265 Joel McCreary
    Principal
    McCreary/Snow Architects, PA
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Flexible furniture layout
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		171 Larissa Oaks
    Specialist, LEED
    USGBC
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities?
    in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities     		33 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    Still a Pilot Credit?
    in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction     		24 Caroline Hedin
    Wed, May 22, 2013
    RE: Option 3 - Measurement
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		101 Rebecca Grant
    Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc.
    Wed, May 22, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Small Buildings are Ineligible?
    in Healthcare-v2009: Daylight and views - views     		15 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    Residential Units requirements Ashrae 62.1 2004
    in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		45 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Fri, Apr 19, 2013
    RE: Laundry detergent
    in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials     		84 Patty Breech
    Sustainability Consultant
    UHG Consulting
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    Waste water generation and treated water
    in CS 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies     		14 Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer
    Edmonds International
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    RE: Process Loads Description
    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		74 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    RE: LEED Boundary
    in NC v2.2 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		21 Nadia Ayala
    Architect / LEED AP BD+C
    AMP Proyectos México
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    RE: One stop with 6 different rutes - Expemplary Performance
    in CS 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access     		14 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    RE: Electric furniture
    in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		75 Pat Jung
    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
    Community Center on Park Land
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		56 Paula Jarrett Nasta
    CPZ Architects
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Play ground equipment
    in Schools 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		21 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Furniture salvaged from site=Regional Mat+diverted Const. Waste?
    in Schools 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials     		31 Tiffany Moore
    LEED Documentation Consultant
    Built Kansas City LLC
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Heavy duty/industrial clothes washers
    in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction     		25 Jennifer Knocha
    Assistant
    Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Regional Priority SSc7.2 - Heat Island Roof
    in NC 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority     		18 Kristina Bach
    CORE Steward
    Cooper Carry
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Skateboard Wall Panels
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		41 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    Campus setting uploading refrigerant data LEED letter template
    in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		34 John Covello
    LEED and Sustainability Manager
    Development Management Group
    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
    RE: Who can be the CxA?
    in CS 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		49 Scott Bowman
    Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader
    KJWW Engineering Consultants
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    FSC Mix
    in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		7 Gabriela G
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: SSc6.2 form
    in CS-2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control     		13 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: Shower Location Outside LEED Project Boundary
    in NC v2.2 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		50 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    RE: May 2011 Addenda - CFC Phaseout Plan
    in CI 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		38 Dana Villeneuve
    Sustainable Design Consultant
    Architectural Energy Corporation
    Tue, Apr 16, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Questionnaire
    in needs to develop and adopt the standards for the green building construction field in Turkey     		1 Devran Bengü
    Architect
    SOYAK Construction CO.
    Fri, Nov 18, 2011
    LEED GA help
    in Organisation registeration and LEED GA approves courses.     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 17, 2011
    RE: Cancellation due to inactivity
    in Upcoming LEED project     		5 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Tue, Nov 15, 2011
    RE: residential or commercial
    in 6-story res building - residential or non-residential     		2 David Posada
    Sustainability Manager
    GBD Architects
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    revising submission
    in Revising a credit that is marked "Anticipated"     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    MPRs
    in LEED Project Registration     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    response
    in Changing to a Muliple Building Registration     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    password
    in USGBC LEED EB:O&M 2009, EAp2 and EAc1 Case 2 Calculator - password for the cell F38 of the spreadsheet     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    owner required signatory
    in Help with PI Form - Tenant Fit-out     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    RE: New construction, catering facilities
    in What LEED rating system to use?     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    RE: Addenda changes and project schedules- compliance cut-off dates?
    in USGBC releases April 2010 LEED addenda – changes to rating systems, Reference Guides     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Nov 14, 2011
    RE: Town House project LEED Certification in China
    in How to certify the Town House project under LEED rating system in China?     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    RE: Doesn't replace Standards 62.1 and 90.1
    in Ashrae standard 189.1, Total building sustainability package     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    using LEEDuser in the field
    in LEEDuser usage for field personnel     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    LEED and sterilization
    in Soil Sterilization     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    LEED international discussion
    in LEED international proyects     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    RE: LEED Healthcare Forum
    in LEED for Healthcare     		3 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    GBCI policy on deferring appeal
    in Defer a Design Phase Appeal     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    LEED-ND forum
    in LEED for Neighborhood Development     		5 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, Nov 13, 2011
    RE: Download completed templates
    in LEED Online + Documentation     		5 Emily Catacchio
    Sustainability Specialist
    Wight and Company
    Fri, Nov 11, 2011
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Calculations for SSc6.1
    in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control     		106 116 Gregory Hurst
    Office Manager
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    Sun, Jan 10, 2010
    Map of FSC Distributors
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		106 239 Devon Bertram
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Wed, Jan 13, 2010
    RE: Re-used wood
    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		104 239 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: RE: Circulation space, lobbies, reception, corridors?
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		103 42 Carlie Bullock-Jones, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    Ecoworks Studio
    Sun, Sep 12, 2010
    SCAQMD - Concrete Curing within weatherproofing system.
    in NC v2.2 EQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		102 78 lynne panagotopulos
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    Exemplary Performance
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		102 42 Eric Claycamp
    Mon, Sep 13, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		99 43 Richard Walker
    Sr Vice President
    Transwestern Sustainability Services
    Thu, Apr 22, 2010
    RE: Composite materials
    in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content     		98 138 Gary Ashford
    Architect
    Duket Architects Planners
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    Documentation Tool Kit coming soon?
    in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles     		96 37 Alison Y Rivenburgh
    Mon, Sep 27, 2010
    RE: Zero Blowdown Technology for Cooling Towers - No Chemicals
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		96 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: 75% COMPLIANCE area
    in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof     		96 58 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Circulation space, lobbies, reception, corridors?
    in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces     		96 42 Elicia Ratajczyk
    Fri, Sep 10, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		94 43 Jonathan Weiss
    Thu, May 6, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		94 43 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Sep 20, 2010
    RE: leed pilot credits - we need your help!
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		93 33 M San Miguel Paulson
    Chief LEED Specialist
    Wulff Architects, Inc.
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    RE: 100 year flood for project outside US?
    in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection     		93 56 Jean Marais
    b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
    Tue, Sep 28, 2010
    RE: Glare Control for CS project
    in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight     		92 57 Eddy Santosa
    Sustainable Design Coordinator
    HMC Architects
    Fri, Sep 24, 2010
    Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		92 43 Omar Katanani
    Fri, Apr 16, 2010
    RE: Zero Blowdown Technology for Cooling Towers - No Chemicals
    in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management     		91 55 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 23, 2010
    RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects
    in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification     		91 43 Michael Smith
    Architect
    Zivic and Hudle Architects
    Mon, Sep 20, 2010
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    ENERGY MODELING
    in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		518 RICARDO GUEMEZ DIAZ
    ENG
    IACSA
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    LEED NC/Major Renovation or LEED CI?
    in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A     		331 Nicole Kimoto
    Mon, Mar 25, 2013
    Residential Applications
    in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting     		171 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    Line between consumables and 'process' consumables
    in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables     		77 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    Does this credit apply for dorms?
    in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design     		24 Marco Barrera
    Engineer
    FMS Engineering
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    DCV
    in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		90 Anil Bhari
    Min engineering inc
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    Apportioning Rainwater between WEc1, WEc2 and WEc3
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		73 Lewis Hewton
    Fri, Mar 22, 2013
    join LEEDuser
    in New for LEED need help     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    EAp2 forum
    in Appendix G and anair conditioned distribution center     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    EAp2 forum
    in Reference building for a dewatering facility     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Wet mineral wool on spandrel
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction     		17 Antonio Rodriguez
    LEED AP BD+C
    SYASA - México
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Man-made canal
    in NC v2.2 SSc1: Site Selection     		19 Ye Yao
    Engineer
    ARUP
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    Dual Flow faucet
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		73 Mariela Garate Clarke
    Architect
    Green Building Council Chile
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    USGBC as Code Officials
    in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option     		36 Hernando Miranda
    Owner
    Soltierra LLC
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    Lease Agreement an option to comply with the credit requirements
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Mary Ann Santos
    Wed, Mar 20, 2013
    What's the surprise new MR option in LEED v4 all about?
    in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot     		29 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    Is there no opportunity for ID pt for data sharing in CI retail
    in Retail–CI-v2009: Measurement and verification     		1 Valerie Molinski
    Sustainability Coordinator
    Vocon
    Tue, Mar 19, 2013
    PC 26 Advanced Energy Metering - Feedback
    in Pilot Credit 26: Advanced Energy Metering     		17 SOFIA KESIDOU
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    PC 25 Water Metering and Reporting - Feedback
    in Pilot Credit 25: Water Metering & Reporting     		8 SOFIA KESIDOU
    Mon, Mar 18, 2013
    Clogging Issues with Low Flow Fixtures
    in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction     		406 Melissa Perry
    Director of Sustainable Operations
    Manfred Construction
    Fri, Mar 15, 2013

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