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LaHouse is a display of high-performance building practices to create more sustainable, resilient and healthy homes in the gulf region. The research-based facility is located on LSU's Baton Rouge campus and displays home-building techniques and solutions for Louisiana's unique climate. LaHouse is open weekdays from 10 am to 4:30 p.m. for self-guided tours or can be toured completely virtually.
Experience the Lahouse via virtual tour
Recycled plastic lumber (RPL) can be a substitute for concrete, wood, and metals. It is a wood-like product made from recovered plastic combined with other materials. It is water resistant, chemical resistant, nonporous, and durable against high winds up to 110 MPH.
Because it will not rot like traditional wood fencing, RPL will last much longer than wood while still looking like a wooden fence.
It is important to allow 3 feet or more open horizontal space next to the intake grilles of the outdoor unit to allow for optimal air intake. Suboptimal air intake on your unit makes the system work harder and can result in higher energy bills with less heating or cooling.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
