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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
All toilets in LaHouse are low flow. This means that they use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush to save a significant amount of water per flush without sacrificing quality.
Low flow toilets are a great option to quickly lower your bills and also an eco-friendly option for the home. The EPA estimates a family can reduce water used for toilets by 20% to 6% which amounts to about 13,000 a year, by switching all toilets in the home to low flow.
The toilet is located in a private space that is still wheelchair accessible.
The blocking in the walls will provide a strong surface to attach grab bars in the future.
Without blocking, the grab bar would not provide much support or could potentially be ripped out of the wall.
This thermostat controls the radiant floor heating system throughout the bathroom. The heated floor system in the bathroom is done through PEX pipes to prevent the cracking and leaking associated with the standard copper or galvanized steel pipes.
Radiant floor heating systems are costly to install but add an additional heat source to the home and can significantly raise your home’s value.
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