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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
Porcelain tile is a good material for the bathroom floor as it is water resistant and extremely durable.
Old Ceramic tiles can be ground up and recooked into new tiles, making them an eco-friendly and sustainable option.
Mold resistant tile grout makes it more difficult for mold to develop in the grout, a very common place to find mold. Mold has the potential to harm your health and damage your home if it is severe enough.
Paperless drywall is used for its mold and water resistance.
The paint used is low VOC paint which does off-gas as many volatile compounds compared to traditional paints.
Items made from natural fibers are generally more sustainable than synthetic fibers, which require high energy to produce and crude oil.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture
