The 2010 USGBC Natural Talent Design competition provided the unique opportunity for emerging professionals to design a home for the Broadmoor neighborhood in New Orleans. The competition derived its goals from the lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina and sought to be affordable, sustainable, and present a high quality of living.
Project Requirements Included:
- $100,000 budget
- ADA accessibility
- LEED for Homes Platinum
- 7' above grade
- Less than 750 square feet
This project was awarded second place in the Cascadia Region of the USGBC (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and British Columbia).
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Building section illustrating passive cooling strategies.
