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Browse these photo galleries to see LaHouse under construction. The photos highlight its four high-performance building systems and many of the special features, products and techniques used to build it. To see short videos about each of the LaHouse building systems, visit www.youtube.com/mylahouse.
Crawl space and pier foundations
Rendering of LaHouse, Summer 2007
Duct losses in vented attics are common. Well-sealed and -insulated ducts save energy, increase comfort and allow you to downsize the A/C enough to pay for energy-efficient upgrades.
Paperless drywall has no food for mold or termites but looks and installs like standard paper-faced, interior gypsum wallboard.
The air handler and ducts are located within conditioned space (within insulation and air barrier envelope) to eliminate all losses, save energy and downsize A/C, saving money.
LaHouse includes 3 heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Concrete tile is very long-lasting, yet more hail-resistant and less expensive than clay or slate.
Metal roofing is long-lasting, impact-resistant, wind-resistant and recyclable.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Exterior Sheathing - Borate treated plywood
LaHouse exhbits three types of housewrap -- or weather-resistive barriers -- with advantageous properties for the type of exterior cladding and conditions. Properly installed wraps provide a drainage plane that protects framing from moisture.
Peel-and-stick membrane roof underlayments provide the most secure secondary water barrier -- for protection from leaks and wind-damaged roofing.
Progress of LaHouse Construction as of July 12, 2006.
A live demonstration, sponsored and hosted by Building Media Inc. and Louisiana House to educate on Hurricane Resistant Construction
An unvented, cathedralized attic is semi-conditioned space for cooling and heating system and storage.
View this gallery to see how the window flashing systems at LaHouse were installed.
General views of the LaHouse construction site.
Housewraps provide a drainage plane, protecting framing from moisture if openings are properly detailed. The proper window cut allows flashing and windows to be installed "shingle fashion."
Concrete tile is very long-lasting, yet more hail-resistant and less expensive than clay or slate.
A radiant barrier is a material that reduces radiant heat gain from sunshine or sun-heated materials that don't touch the radiant barrier. The use of such barriers can reduce need for air conditioning.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Japanese tour of LaHouse
Green Builders Tour
Japanese visit
Meetings and Events - Japanese visit
Key Contributors
Signing the Contract
builder open house
Builder Open House
Meetings and Events - Groundbreaking
Meetings and Events - Entergy Reception
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used. In this gallery: Crawl space with flood vents, pier and beam foundations.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse this photo gallery to see progress from the current stage of construction to groundbreaking, highlighting special features, products and techniques used.
Browse these photo galleries to see LaHouse take shape. The galleries highlight many of the special features, products and techniques used.
