Legacy on the Lake achieved LEED Certification

Highrise Apartments in Downtown Austin, Texas

Legacy on the Lake achieved LEED certification by 30% reduction of water use, 10% recycled material use, 43% of building materials sourced locally, 77% of construction waste recycled, use of low VOC interior finish materials, and 90% of interior spaces having access to daylight and views.

Other green design and construction features of Legacy on the Lake that contributed to its LEED Certification:

• Reserved parking for hybrid/fuel efficient vehicles
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Bicycle storage and changing rooms
• Energy efficient building envelope
• Water efficient landscaping
• Treated storm water run-off
• Commissioned mechanical systems
• Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan during construction

Legacy on the Lake achieved LEED Certification despite having a tight construction budget. Total upcharge to achieve certification was about 1 percent of the total construction hard costs.

Source: EDI Architecture