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ABOUT LEGACY DCS
Legacy DCS is an award-winning home building and development firm dedicated to changing lives through the creation of Peak Performance Lifestyle HomesTM. These homes incorporate the full spectrum of green building technique from land development to construction. As stewards of the land, Legacy takes numerous precautions to orient the home around native trees, limit waste water run off, repurpose or recycle excess materials and plan for sun exposure to reduce utility expenses. Legacy homes are widely recognized for efficiency and incorporate Energy Star appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, spray-foam insulation, low-VOC paints and stains, energy efficient HVAC systems, certified AEGB energy ratings and much more.
Legacy’s portfolio includes a vast selection of innovative floorplans created to complement the customer’s lifestyle. These homes are meticulously designed for both aesthetics and functionality. The secret behind a Legacy home is the culmination of various industry professionals coming together to create something inspiring. By partnering with the top names in the business, every Legacy home is crafted through thoughtful land planning, architectural design, designer finishes selected by a published design team, an integrity of construction that is second to none and experienced professionals dedicated to turning every customer into a raving fan. Legacy is a family business that takes pride in their work and is devoted to improving the quality of life for homeowners and future generations.
PEAK PERFORMANCE BUILDING
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Materials and Resources
1 High Quality Shop Fabrication. Components pre- assembled within a controlled environment.
2 Local Materials. Use of local materials minimizes energy used in their transportation to the
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3 Waste reduction through
3 construction methods, modular design and on-site recycling.
2 4 Durable Construction. Stained concrete, hardwood oors,
high quality window and door 5 systems.
6 Exterior wall systems performance tested
to minimize water and air in ltration.
Sustainable Sites
1 Site Speci c Design. Appropriate site orientation for solar systems and microclimate.
Reduced site disturbance and 2 erosion during construction
through prefab installation.
Permeable paving shaded by 3 trees reduces water runo and
reduces heat absorption.
Water Ef ciency
1 Rainwater harvesting used for landscaping reduces water needs up to 50%.
Indoor Air Quality
1 Moisture control using “breathable” exterior walls and interior venting. Construction does not support mold growth.
2 VOC Control. Use of low VOC paints, adhesives, sealants and wood panel products.
3 High quality air lters for forced air systems.
Garage Pollution Protection.
4 No air handlers in garage. Separation walls are well sealed.
High e ciency irrigation
Clean burning replace and 5 re pit.
Energy and Atmosphere
1 E cient HVAC System. Options include electric heat pump or gas red heating, forced air with tight ducts in
2 conditioned space.
80% reduced energy use
through e cient space planning, HVAC, appliances, wall and roof design.
Sustainable Finishes.
2 systems with smart controllers and drip irrigation.
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5 Sustainably harvested wood, panel products made of recycled paper, glass agri ber and cementitious panels.
3 High e ciency xtures include dual ush toilets and tankless water heaters.
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