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LaHouse As we shape our homes...we shape our future

About LaHouse
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A research-based SHOWCASE OF SOLUTIONS and educational outreach program too help you shape the future with homes that offerMORE benefits with LESS ....

My House, My Home
My House Family

Whenever you build, remodel or buy a home, you have the power of choice. Use this research-based guilde to take control of your investment and enjoy a high-performance home that offers so much more than shelter and style alone.

Online Training Center
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We have begun and will continue to build upon this Online Training Center to assist the Louisiana and Gulf Region construction infrastructure with building science, best practices and building code-based information and continuing education.

LaHouse: Open House Schedule
LaHouse resumes Open House free preview days on July 15 and following Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays....

Your High-performance Home Checklist
Use this checklist to explore features and components of a sustainable Louisiana house.
Use Local Resources
Reduce transportation energy costs and stimulate state economies...
Your Energy Efficient Home Checklist
Use this checklist to explore components and features of your sustainable Louisiana house.
Your Earth-friendly Home Checklist
Use this checklist to explore components and features of your Louisiana house.
Your Durable Home Checklist
Use this checklist to explore components and features of your sustainable Louisiana house.
Your Home's Energy Rating - Assurance By the Number
Does your home measure up?
Design for the Climate
In the Gulf Region, this means reducing summer heat gain...
High Performance Windows for the South
In a warm climate, reducing solar heat gain (and air leakage) through a window is even more important than a high insulating value.
Tight Construction for a Continuous Air Barrier
Homes should create a continuous air barrier system that surrounds all conditioned space...
Insulation Systems with Good "Whole Wall" R-Values
The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating ability...