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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
When furnishing a child’s room, it is essential only to buy furniture certified as child-safe and to frequently check recall lists.
Frequently check the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to stay up to date on recalls and best practices to keep a young child safe and healthy.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are found in many types of paint and other building materials. As paint dries, it releases VOC into the air which can lead to poor indoor air quality and create health issues, especially in the respiratory system.
Children are most susceptible to VOCs because their bodies are developing so quickly as they breathe in the off-gassed VOCs. For this reason, many doctors recommend opting for low or no VOC paint throughout the home, especially in a child’s room.
This floor is made of very smooth cork and is resistant to dust. It is also effortless to clean and maintain.
Removable rugs are more ideal than a carpet because they are easier to clean due to being able to be removed from the room.
The strings that commonly hang from blinds are hazards for young children. Safety cord wraps are available at most hardware stores to remove the risk of children lowering the blinds on themselves or strangling without purchasing new blinds.
Wooden blinds are more expensive, but they last much longer than lower-end options because they are not easily damaged.
