NEW ORLEANS 01

SITE

The site is flat to gently rolling, grassy with scattered medium tall oaks, and is near sea level.

CLIMATE

This Gulf Coast climate is damp with good solar insolation. Humidity is consistently high year round with average relative humidity between 80 and 95% in the morning and rarely below 60% in the afternoon. The area is subject to frequent and heavy rains and high winds.

• Winter: very mild, temperatures average between the mid to high 40's and mid to high 60's

• Summer: long, hot and muggy, temperatures average between 70° and 90° F

DESIGN

This spacious house was designed for a family of 4 and accommodates a variety of recreational activities. The simple shed form of the structure provides tall, airy volumes that are needed to effect comfort in this humid climate. Specifications include cooling walls for east and west exposures and interior ceiling fans to aid air movement.