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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: 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
    Landscape not performing well (post certification)
    in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping     		77 Jill Tomczyk
    Thu, May 23, 2013
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    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: ASHRAE 90.1 2007
    in NC v2.2 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		257 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Material reuse based on cost or volume
    in NC 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		45 Mahbuba Khan
    President
    MnKhan Architects PLLC
    Thu, May 16, 2013
    Non-US Projects
    in CI 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation     		5 Phillip Cook
    WGE
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Timeline on reports
    in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		55 Hugh Hagues
    University Centers Assist. Director
    University of California, San Diego
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Details on letter stating recycling content
    in CS 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		18 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
    Earthly Ideas LLC
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Low emitting materials for Schools 2009
    in Schools IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		22 J W
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Manufacturer bulb information availability is lacking!
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		102 Susan Walter
    Sr Project Architect
    Wilmot/Sanz
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Carbon Offsets (Green-e Equivalent)
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		67 Green Domus
    Green Domus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    Credit SSc4.3 and LTpc70
    in NC-2009: Green vehicles     		4 Kenner Kingston
    Director of Sustainability
    Architectural Nexus
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: regularly occupied space
    in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views     		55 Todd Reed
    Daylight Designer
    7group
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: Food sustainable purchase - Compliance demonstration
    in EBOM 2009 MRc5: Sustainable Purchasing—Food     		58 H.K.C.B. Heendeniya
    Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd.
    Wed, May 15, 2013
    RE: About carpool parking facilities.
    in ND-v2009: Reduced parking footprint     		2 Eliot Allen
    AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A
    Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Unusual FTE
    in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation     		232 Erin Nuckols
    Sustainable Building Associate
    Institute for the Built Environment
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    RE: District Cooling System
    in NC 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management     		67 Ante Vulin
    Sustainability Manager
    YR&G
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Design Build Contractual Question- EAc3
    in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		42 Bob Crowell
    Vice President / Principal
    2rw Consultants, Inc.
    Tue, May 14, 2013
    Submitted drawings
    in PIf4: Schedule and Overview Documents     		39 Ashley Sadowski
    DRAW Architecture + Urban Design
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    RE: PF1#6
    in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements     		65 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    Appropriate use of Core and Shell?
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		6 Kath Williams
    LEED Fellow 2011, Principal
    Kath Williams + Associates
    Mon, May 13, 2013
    ET0 for Beijing
    in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		37 JIN PARK
    SAMOO Architects
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    RE: Composite Wood for exterior deck and melamine-urea-formaldehyde
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products     		119 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Sun, May 12, 2013
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    RE: Multiple Building School Campus Energy Credit
    in LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Application Guide     		12 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Fri, Nov 23, 2012
    LEED credit achievement
    in Credit Achievement Tally     		1 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Nov 22, 2012
    Project Information (PI) forums
    in Project Information form     		45 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Nov 21, 2012
    Visit LEEDuser at Greenbuild 2012 - by Tristan Roberts
    Tue, Oct 23, 2012
    LEEDuser Adds Healthcare, ND, Retail Forums and Resources - by Tristan Roberts
    Wed, Oct 17, 2012
    How Well Do You Know LEED v4? Answers to the LEEDuser Quiz - by Tristan Roberts
    Fri, Oct 26, 2012
    RE: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum     		191 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Mon, Oct 15, 2012
    Forum for LEED Volume Program Certification - by Tristan Roberts
    Mon, Oct 15, 2012
    RE: CI V3 - SS Credit 2 - Community Connectivity
    in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements     		59 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Oct 1, 2012
    Using Specs effectively during construction
    in Did you remember to...? List of things it's best not to forget on a project     		1 Peggy White
    White + GreenSpec
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    RE: EA PR 2
    in LEEDuser’s Guide to Key Changes in LEED-EBOM 2012 – 3rd Public Comment     		40 Marcus Sheffer
    LEED Fellow
    7group
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    FSC vs SFI
    in Does LEED Kill Jobs? Lobbyist Claims Don't Hold Up     		11 Alexander Morris
    Associate
    Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
    Mon, Sep 24, 2012
    Governmental Cutting of Corners
    in "Wood Wars" Continue, with Military Losing     		1 Kaida Smith
    Thu, Sep 20, 2012
    RE: webcast recording
    in Video: Behind the Scenes on LEED 2012: New Developments in Credit Documentation, Reference Guides, and More     		2 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Sep 6, 2012
    RE: MPR #6 - CI project without submetered utilities
    in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager     		47 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Mar 21, 2013
    RE: 4 floor building - 2 phases
    in Site boundaries for multi-phase Projects     		17 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Change of project
    in Registration     		7 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: Consult Core & Shell Appendix 1
    in Determing Transients (Students/Visitors)     		8 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Wed, Sep 5, 2012
    RE: ID Credit for Dual Certification
    in Green Globes Q&A     		9 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Tue, Sep 4, 2012
    RE: Not much of anything
    in USGBC LEED EBOM policy model 2009     		5 Paulina Marinkovic
    Sustainability Manager LEED AP O&M
    Samba Energy
    Fri, Aug 31, 2012
    Title Votes Comments Most Recent Post
    Flush monitoring requirements
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		267 55 Mary Davidge
    Principal
    Mary Davidge Associates
    Wed, Jan 20, 2010
    M&V and metering
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		266 130 Emil Cuevas
    Wed, Nov 18, 2009
    CI IEQ p1 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 calculator
    in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance     		266 96 dave montgomery
    Wed, Oct 14, 2009
    RE: "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph
    in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency     		266 55 Jason Franken
    Sustainability Professional
    Fri, Jan 29, 2010
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		265 73 Adolfo Silva
    Principal
    Ecovert Corporation
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    RE: Option B and D
    in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification     		265 130 Christopher Schaffner
    Principal & Founder
    The Green Engineer, LLP
    Wed, Jan 27, 2010
    What about leased products?
    in EBOM 2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods     		265 59 D. G.
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    RE: Pin-based CFL's
    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		264 102 Jenny Carney
    Principal
    YR&G
    Tue, Dec 29, 2009
    RE: Recycling
    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		264 48 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Jan 21, 2010
    Grabbing a non-contiguous park
    in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat     		263 140 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    Calculating FTE/Transients for Hospital environments
    in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction     		263 73 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
    DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
    Mon, Feb 1, 2010
    RE: no smoking requirements for CA projects
    in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		263 20 Seema Pandya
    Senior Sustainability Manager
    YR&G sustainability
    Mon, Nov 9, 2009
    Option 1 documentation
    in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity     		261 124 Bill Swanson
    PE, LEED AP
    Integrated Architecture
    Tue, Jan 5, 2010
    Areas of question
    in CI 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy     		261 55 Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib
    Fri, Jan 22, 2010
    RE: When does the Performance Period Start?
    in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction     		261 26 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Jan 19, 2010
    RE: Off Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		260 67 Dan Ackerstein
    Principal
    Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
    Tue, Jan 12, 2010
    RE: CxA Qualifications?
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		260 53 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Tue, Sep 1, 2009
    On Site Renewable Energy
    in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy     		259 67 Ben Stanley
    Sustainability Manager
    YRG sustainability
    Mon, Jan 25, 2010
    RE: How many showers & racks are needed?
    in CI 2009 SSc3.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms     		258 73 Tristan Roberts
    LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser
    BuildingGreen, Inc.
    Thu, Dec 17, 2009
    Calculating FTEs
    in Calculating FTEs     		257 135 Sherry Bonelli
    LEED Project Manager/Consultant
    BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com
    Wed, Dec 9, 2009
    Title Comments Most Recent Post
    Zero-lot line project, but required to install street trees
    in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary     		97 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 stephen rollin
    Division Director
    TLC Engineering for Architecture
    Thu, May 2, 2013
    Multifamily Buidlings
    in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction     		66 stephen rollin
    Division Director
    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     		51 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     		3 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     		45 Marian Keeler
    Senior Associate
    Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Doing both the Level II assessment and credit EA2.3 "ongoing Cx"
    in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning     		26 Tom Kennedy
    Thomas E Kennedy, PE
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Rainwater storage system
    in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping     		92 Karin Wohlert
    Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Single possibly non-compliant adhesive
    in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		55 Eric Thompson
    Architect
    NBBJ
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Amendnment to existing Lease Agreement
    in PIf5: Building System Control     		6 Jay Murray
    LEED Administrator
    Commercial Construction Consulting
    Wed, May 1, 2013
    Chiller
    in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems     		53 Victor Avedano
    Principal
    JALRW Eng. Group Inc.
    Wed, May 1, 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
    What is a self-reported course that qualifies for CMP
    in LEED AP Credential Maintenance: Tips from GBCI and LEEDuser     		1 Todd Bundren
    Associate
    Lawrence Group
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Pilot Credit 10
    in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management     		33 Alicia Silva
    CEO
    Revitaliza consultores
    Tue, Apr 30, 2013
    Cistern doesn't fulfull need, but there is no-potable backup
    in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping     		236 Sarah Picking
    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
    All LEED sample forms
    in Sample LEED Online credit forms     		3 E H
    Sustainability Architect
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    Epoxy Finishes
    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Shaun Andriano
    Project Manager
    C2 Design Architecture
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013
    CxA Experience
    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		172 Ameet AA
    Mon, Apr 29, 2013

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