new database

I'm not sure I like these changes. Maybe it just takes getting used to. Lewis, I finally realized that you can use more search functions if you click the "+" sign at the right of the grey bar (similar to adding a fixture in the WEp1 LOL form). The first drop down (on the left side of the grey bar) gives you the search criteria options that used to be in a separate frame to the left.
What I am disappointed with is the fact that when you want to search by credit/prerequisite (which, I would imagine, is the majority of cases), you are given a text box to type in the name of the credit - you are not given a drop-down list to choose from. The best approach that I am finding is to choose "contains" in the second drop-down, and type one or two keywords from the credit title into the textbox. For example, if you want to find Interpretations regarding EBOM SSCc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation, choose: "MPR/Prerequisite/Credit", "contains", and type "Alternative Commuting". I tried typing in "SSc4" but that did not work. To me, this seems a bit clunky, and I would prefer a drop down, but realize this may involve too much programming.

I heard from USGBC staff that they launched this new database aheaad of schedule due to a push to get off the old website server. Thus while it's nice that it's out now, and in my experience has an overall smoother experience than the old database, they weren't able to include all the features that they ultimately do plan to include. I expect to see improvements made over the new few months.

I can only get the new site to function using Chrome as my browser. When I called for some assistance , I was put on hold for 9 minutes and then told that if I had a question about the existence of a specific LEED Interpretation I should just email them.

I am disappointed that there is continual change in the design of the database. I was finally working efficiently in the database with the search filters along the left side of the screen. I tried multiple ways yesterday to find a LEED Interpretation that I am aware of, and the system could never find it.

Signed sad & frustrated.

Hi Amy,
I'm sorry that you had such a frustrating experience with the new website and with our customer service process. When the LEED Interpretations database was initially launched, Internet Explorer 9 wasn't supported, and a number of other issues were being worked out by the Website Team. We think that the database should be working well now, but if you have any difficulties, please let us know (https://jira.usgbc.org/browse/NEWUSGBCFEEDBACK-5730) and we'll be glad to help.