Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Turn left on North Prieur Street, then left again on Tennessee Street. At 1905
Tennessee is a home designed by Shigeru Ban Architects of Tokyo. This is the
first Make It Right home with a green roof. Green roofs absorb rainwater,
provide insulation, create a habitat for wildlife, and help cool houses in warm
climates.
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Turn around on Tennessee and head in the opposite direction to 1808 Ten-
nessee. This home, designed by Constructs LLC of Accra, Ghana, features an
exterior stairway with a timber-framed roof designed to bring in light and
keep out rain. The stairs are supported by steel rods, creating a floating ef-
fect.
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On the right, at 1744 Tennessee, is a home designed by KieranTimberlake of
Philadelphia. The house has a roof deck, sunscreens, and a mesh trellis. The
firm won the 2010 Committee on the Environment award from the American
Institute of Architects for this design.
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At 1724 Tennessee is the first home completed by Make It Right in 2008, just
three years after Katrina. It was designed by Concordia of New Orleans. Not
long after this home and several others were built, Hurricane Gustav, a Cat-
egory 3 storm, hit New Orleans. None of the Make It Right homes were dam-
aged.
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On the left is the Make It Right eco-playground, a project of Kompan Inc.,
the Kellogg Company, and BNMI. The space is considered one of the most
technically advanced eco-playgrounds in the country. The playground equip-
ment is made of only sustainable and recyclable materials, including a solar-
powered computer that allows children to play physically active digital
games.
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At 1708 Tennessee Street is a house designed by Trahan Architects of Baton
Rouge. Its rolling roof line provides shading on the south-facing side of the
home and creates an outdoor space for the homeowner.
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Cross North Derbigny Street and continue walking on Tennessee. The house
at 1632 Tennessee, to the right, can float in floodwaters of up to 16 feet.
Designed by Morphosis Architects, it is held in place, in the event of a flood,
by two steel guideposts. This is the first floating home permitted in the Un-
ited States.
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Walk one block to North Claiborne Avenue and cross over to the neutral
ground, where you'll see the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. The structure
