more... > Home > LaHouse > My House > Building Science > Geographic Basics- Location, Location Location [Image: climate zones] Important things to remember about the gulf region... Key Building Science Principles - Essential Pieces of the Puzzle What your goals should include in this region... Air Basics- The Invisible Transporter [Image: negative pressure] Air equalizes between higher and lower pressure areas- whether you want it to or not... Heat Basics- Why Insulation Isn't Enough [Image: conduction] Heat moves three ways...  more articles... Moisture Basics - Clues to Moisture Problem Mysteries [Image: relative humidity] Find the water vapor balance... Comfort Comfort is more than merely air temperature... Building Systems -- High-performance Options [Image: AAC] Building systems that integrate the five criteria for Gulf Region Conditions. Important Building Material Insights When conditions change, so do building materials... Resulting Rules to Remember in the South The most important messeges to take from this guide... Building Codes - Minimum Requirements Before making building plans, be aware of the building code requirements for your location.