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PEAK PERFORMANCE BUILDING:
Legacy is dedicated to building homes that meet the highest standards of energy e cient construction design and improve the quality of life for the client. Listed below are a few of the green building techniques and materials that Legacy incorporates in their Peak Performance Homes.
Building a low energy home through e cient site speci c design reduces 10-20 metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere every year, the equivalent of removing 2-4 cars from the road each year.
Materials and Resources
1 High Quality Shop Fabrication. Components pre-assembled within a controlled environment.
Sustainable Sites
1 Site Speci c Design. Appropriate site orientation for solar systems and microclimate.
2 Reduced site disturbance and erosion during construction through prefab installation.
3 Permeable paving shaded by trees reduces water runo and reduces heat absorption.
Water Ef ciency
Rainwater harvesting used for
1 landscaping reduces water needs up
to 50%.
High e ciency irrigation
2 systems with smart controllers and drip irrigation.
High e ciency xtures include 3 dual ush toilets and tankless
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.
4 Garage Pollution Protection. No air handlers in garage. Separation walls are well sealed.
Clean burning replace and re pit. Energy and Atmosphere
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Local Materials. Use of local materials minimizes energy used in their transportation to the job site.
Waste reduction through construction methods, modular design and on-site recycling.
4 Durable Construction. Stained concrete, hardwood oors, high quality window and door systems.
Sustainable Finishes. Sustainably
5 harvested wood, panel products
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made of recycled paper, glass agri ber and cementitious panels.
Exterior wall systems performance tested to minimize water and
air in ltration.
E cient HVAC System. Options include electric heat pump or gas red heating, forced air with tight ducts in conditioned space.
80% reduced energy use through e cient space planning, HVAC, appliances, wall and roof design.
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Net Zero Energy
The homes showcased at 110 Westlake Drive will be prepped for Net Zero capability.
Solar Energy combined with
the Peak Performance features above will provide residents with the ability to have Net Zero utility cost. Solar panels use natural energy from the sun to power the home instead of traditional power which emits greenhouse gases into the environment.
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PEAK PERFORMANCE BUILDING