by Rebecca Walker — July 17, 2009—Responding to the need for comprehensive help with the new LEED rating systems that are based on real-world experience, BuildingGreen, LLC, publishers of the widely respected Environmental Building News and GreenSpec Directory, have created LEEDuser with support of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
This new Web site, provides credit-by-credit guidance for teams working on LEED certification. Included are clear descriptions of credit requirements, photos of examples, tips to streamline LEED submissions, online calculators, and online user forums related to specific credits.
LEEDuser facilitates LEED certification for projects using the five recently launched LEED 2009 rating systems: New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, Commercial Interiors, and Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance. In the case of LEED-EB, BuildingGreen had engaged LEED-EB consultants to craft content specifically for facilities managers.
LEEDuser is available now in beta release with free registration on the Web site. It already covers the credits that users have found most challenging, and it will continue to expand throughout the summer. Beginning in October 2009 the Web site will be available by subscription.
