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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
Engineered Wood I-beams have several significant advantages. First, engineered wood I-beams are much more robust, straighter, and stiffer than conventional sawn lumber. Data indicates that they are 50% stiffer than sawn lumber. Consequently, they provide less deflection, which translates into better floor construction.
Wood I-beams are more expensive than sawn lumber equivalent lengths; however, these initial material costs are more than offset due to fewer wood I-beam joists required on the project.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
