The Ball-Paylore house is not only an iconic piece of Tucson’s 1950 modern architecture, but a critical precedent that set the stage for sustainable architecture throughout the southwest. Designed by “Tucson’s pioneer of solar design,” Arthur T Brown, the home stands apart from many of its modern counterparts through its innovative design - harmonizing with the sun’s rays to provide passive solar benefits and a seamless connection the landscape. Following in the gentle footsteps of Brown, the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, in partnership with Watershed Management Group, is hosting a community workshop to install a rainwater-supported native landscape for the home. View the water harvesting design we will be incorporating below and consider being part of this opportunity to blend modern design with water harvesting practices applicable to all desert homes. Volunteers will help build rainwater harvesting features while learning how Tucson’s legacy of sustainable architecture can help restore our river heritage here in Tucson. The design implemented at this home has the potential to change how people perceive the aesthetics of rainwater harvesting. Support efforts like this by giving online.
Designed by:
Community Restoration Project Manager
Nichole Casebeer
