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302 John C. Stennis Drive/Jones
Avenue, Louisville, MS
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Focus Manor Inc., a nonprofit 501 (c) 3,
continues to seek applicants for its facility which is located at 402 East John
C. Stennis Drive, Louisville, MS. Open house was held on July 18, 2015 and the
board introduced its members, Dr. George Miller, executive director and onsite
managers, Joyce and Melvin Roberson, to the community.
Focus Manor was constructed using the Leadership
inEnergy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes rating system, as
administered by the U. S. Green Building Council. A Silver certification is anticipated for the
newly constructed facility. Focus Manor was built with special attention to
details related to energy efficiency, by providing tightly sealed joints and
highly insulated walls and attic spaces.
Energy efficient appliances, heating and cooling equipment, water
heaters, plumbing fixtures, and light fixtures were selected for use in this
project.
The exterior features of the building and the
lawn areas were designed to promote further energy efficiency by use of heat
reflective materials and large roof overhangs to shade windows, as well as
drought tolerant landscaping and the use of ground cover to reduce the amount
of lawn maintenance. Excessive storm
water drainage will be collected on-site and released slowly in order to
promote good conservation practices.
Construction materials and resources were
selected to reduce waste and promote locally manufacture items. All materials were required to comply with
Emission and Recycled Content Standards in order to qualify for LEED credit
points.
Special attention was given to providing a higher
level of indoor air quality for the facility.
This was accomplished by sealing all air leakage points and by
introducing fresh air into the living units and common use areas. Low VOC paint was chosen for the interior
spaces. No products containing
formaldehyde were utilized on this project.
Focus Manor will provide a high degree of energy
efficiency, comfort, and economic benefit for its residents, as power usage and
water consumption will be greatly reduced.
There are still several apartments available for
occupancy. To apply, please come by the
facility or call Joyce Roberson, 662.446-9008.
