Legacy Homes at Granite Mountain

Legacy Homes at Granite Mountain

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

The new Greenbuild Senior Housing at Granite Mountain incorporates the best sustainable practices from active photo-voltaic and solar hot water collectors to native plant landscaping, rainwater cisterns, and energy star appliances and fixtures. The duplexes feature consistent solar orientation at each unit for maximum winter sun and minimum summer solar gain. Each apartment has a kitchen porch as well as a garden plot. The site incorporates a series of stormwater collection swales where carefully selected plants slow and filter the water preventing soil loss and providing effective retention. Walking paths are provided throughout which connect with the adjacent Audubon Nature Center.