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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
Tubular skylights are a great way to light different rooms of the home without relying on electricity. Tubular skylights are unlike traditional skylights in that they have three parts: a roof dome that allows light in, diffusing lenses in the ceiling, and a pipe that connects the two. Rather than shining direct sunlight into the home, the light is reflected off of the surface of the pipe and then shines through a diffusing lens into the room. This brings in a softer light and prevents excess heat from entering the window.
Tubular skylights can be easily added to existing homes because they do not require signifiant cutting on the roof compared to traditional skylights.
The dome on the roof is impact resistant to protect from any debris.
This sphere on the roof allows light in before it is diffused in the home
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
