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LaHouse As we shape our homes...we shape our future
LaHouse-Home and Landscape Resource Center
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A research-based showcase of solutions and educational programs to help you shape the future with homes that offer MORE 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 has reopened its doors for free previews...
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Wind-resistant Walls
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Build for Wall Strength....
Wind-resistant Roofs and Attatchments
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Proper construction techniques help to keep your roof where it belongs in a storm...
Drain the Rain on the Plane
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Create a continuous drainage plane to keep moisture moving away properly.
From Vision to Reality
News about LaHouse Ribbon Cutting, post-storm accomplishments and what's next.
Design for the Climate
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In the Gulf Region, this means reducing summer heat gain....
Tight Construction for a Continuous Air Barrier
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Homes should create a continuous air barrier system that surrounds all conditioned space...
Insulation Systems with Good "Whole Wall" R-Values
radiant heat barriers
The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating ability...
Efficient Cooling and Heating in a Hot, Humid Climate
ENERGYSTAR labels are more efficient and cost effective...
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...
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