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title: "Gnu Legacy — Home Builders | Houzz"
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address: "Rugby, North Dakota 58368, United States"
latitude: 48.2545
longitude: -99.9899
phone: "(701) 480-9138"
website: http://www.gnulegacy.com
rating: 5
review_count: 1
followers: 4
last_updated: 2026-09-05
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# Gnu Legacy

Original Houzz profile: [Gnu Legacy](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/gnu-legacy-pfvwus-pf~380114244)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Rugby, ND
- **Serves:** Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, Dickinson, Jamestown, Lincoln, Rugby, Davenport, Butte, Aberdeen, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Bemidji, Billings, Bloomington, Bozeman, Brookings, Chamberlain, Chicago, Des Moines, Detroit Lakes, Dubuque, Duluth, Eau Claire, Fergus Falls, Great Falls, Green Bay, Helena, Iowa City, La Crosse, Madison, Mason City, Miles City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Mitchell, North Platte, Omaha, Portage, Quincy, Rapid City, Rochester, Rockford, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Springfield, Tomah, Watertown, Wausau
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 5 Ideabook Saves

WE'RE MORE THAN JUST A BUILDER.

Designing a home or business can be very enjoyable, but making sure that everything is just right, in all aspects of the development, that takes time, and expertise.

At Gnu Legacy, our team prides ourselves in knowing that we can meet, or exceed, our customers expectations. Whether it be a simple studio home design, or an amazing dream mansion, to a local business office, or high-rise apartment complex. Either way, you become the most important member of our team. After all, this is Your project. Your design. Your Dream.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- House Plans
- Green Building
- Project Management
- Floor Plans
- Sustainable Design
- Tiny House Construction
- Drafting
- Structural Engineering
- Fireproofing
- Prefab Houses

### Areas Served

- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Grand Forks
- Minot
- Dickinson
- Jamestown
- Lincoln
- Rugby
- Davenport
- Butte
- Aberdeen
- Albert Lea
- Alexandria
- Bemidji
- Billings
- Bloomington
- Bozeman
- Brookings
- Chamberlain
- Chicago
- Des Moines
- Detroit Lakes
- Dubuque
- Duluth
- Eau Claire
- Fergus Falls
- Great Falls
- Green Bay
- Helena
- Iowa City
- La Crosse
- Madison
- Mason City
- Miles City
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Mitchell
- North Platte
- Omaha
- Portage
- Quincy
- Rapid City
- Rochester
- Rockford
- Sioux City
- Sioux Falls
- Springfield
- Tomah
- Watertown
- Wausau

### Typical Job Cost

$100 - 200

Price per square foot (average)

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gnu Legacy |
| Address | Rugby, North Dakota 58368, United States |
| Phone | (701) 480-9138 |
| Website | http://www.gnulegacy.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 4 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/gnulegacy/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-depauw-06085965

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gnu Legacy](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/gnu-legacy-pfvwus-pf~380114244)
- **Website:** http://www.gnulegacy.com
- **Phone:** (701) 480-9138

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Member of worldwide shoppers club

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Dean Anderson, Oct. 2017**

> Gnu Legacy did a fantastic job on our home. I'll admit, that since it was a new, and very different approach to construction, we were hesitant. By the time things really got rolling, we knew we had made the best choice. Derek and his team were very thorough in gathering all the details of what we wanted, the drawings were excellent indicators of what we were to expect, and the communication throughout the entire project was the best I've seen. They've got the product and system down, and for a price that was well worth it. We can't thank Gnu Legacy enough for all they did, and if we ever build again, there's no second guessing where we will be going. Thank you Derek and thank you Gnu Legacy.

## Selected projects

- [Modern Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-homes-pj-vj~2691486)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [2 Level Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2-level-projects-pj-vj~2711765)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Single Level 3 bedroom projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/single-level-3-bedroom-projects-pj-vj~2711759)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Single Level 2 Bedroom projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/single-level-2-bedroom-projects-pj-vj~2711751)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Residential and worksite development](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-and-worksite-development-pj-vj~2664192)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Mobile Units](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mobile-units-pj-vj~2664187)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Tiny Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiny-homes-pj-vj~2664185)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-pj-vj~2664180)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/gnu-legacy-pfvwus-pf~380114244)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*