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