Project Proposal for ULL's SOAD Architecture Studio 401 

4th Year Studio 401 Project Edit 2

Project Location: Downtown, Lafayette, LA - USA 

 

 

ACADIE is an updated version of LAFAYETTE. The program remains  the same but the choice of materials differs for or a more sustainable direction. The use of reclaimed cypress wood recalls regional building techniques and develops a local micro economy. The use of photovoltaic panels, will provide the builiding with most of it's energy needs.

 

 

 

ACADIE est une version mise à jour de LAFAYETTE. Le programme reste le meme mais les choix de materiaux vont changer pour une direction plus viable. L'usage de bois de cyprès recyclé rappelle les techniques de construction regionales et develope une microeconomie locale. Des panneaux photovoltaiques, fourniront la plupart des besoins énergétiques du batiment.

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Video: Aerial view of Downtown Lafayette, LA - USA (2007)

Image source for background textures: google image search 

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