All of the following residences have means to provide for passive ventilation during moderate exterior conditions usually by creating a chimney effect and means to shade or insulate the interior from the exterior during uncomfortable exterior conditions.
BEAU SOLEIL LOUISIANA SOLAR HOME
University of Louisiana Lafayette’s entry into the 2009 Solar Decathlon.
Sited in an open field on Campus
800 s.f. of air conditioned space utilizing one VRF mini-split HVAC system, air to air heat exchange.
Active solar systems for electrical power and water heating.
On grid electrical cost in the month of August: Approximately $35.00.
Much more information: beausoleilhome.org
COREY SAFT’S PASSIV HAUS
1200 s.f. home built with SIP panels with active air to air VRF mini-split HVAC system.
Built with fairly low budget of approximately $125.00/sf
European Beau Haus feel.
Sited on a urban lot near University of Louisiana Lafayette campus.
STEPHEN ORTEGO’S HALF HAUS
Another SIP panel project with active air to air VRF system.
1200 s.f. home with mid budget European Beau Haus feel
Sited on a urban lot Carencro Louisiana.
EDWARD CAZAYEOUX’S HOME
Gulf coast vernacular residence built with conventional wood framing but techniques to utilize stacking effect of rising hot air to cool the structure both within the building envelope and between the roof and decking. The home is thermally grounded with an enclosed crawl space that is utilized as a plenum to circulate air through the home. The home uses interior walls fabricated with bousillage (spanish moss and clay) to provide for mass for thermal storage of energy.
Sited on a rural wooded site in Breaux Bridge
2,500 s.f. of air conditioned space utilizing a closed loop water exchange HVAC system
THE MUELLER / EDWARDS HOMESTEAD
Gulf coast vernacular residential form with wrap around porch and utilizes open loop water exchange HVAC.
Very similar in construction to the Cazayeoux Home
Sited in open field near Sunset Louisiana.
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