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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.
Energy star windows with a fiberglass frame are a lower end but better performing option than wood or vinyl frame windows. Fiberglass frames have air cavities filled with insulation to keep heat or cold air out. These are the most affordable options displayed in LaHouse, and they are the most energy efficient.
Low-E glass on a door helps prevent heat from entering through the glass as heat is reflected off the glass rather than traditional glass doors that allow heat to seep into the home.
Fiberglass doors are better than wooden ones as they do not warp, shrink, or rot. In addition to durability, fiberglass doors are much cheaper than wood but can be designed to look like wood. They are also very well insulated, so outdoor air does not penetrate the home and raise energy costs.
Fiber glass windows with low -E glass prevent outdoor temperatures from impacting the temperature of the home
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
