Modern Architectures of North America

French Doors

French doors, and oftentimes multiple and symmetrical french doors, along the front of Creole architecture is another common characteristic that was influenced by the weather of Southern Louisiana. The doors would be opened up to allow air to flow in and out of the house. The French doors were a lot more practical than traditional windows, because they were much bigger so they allowed for more airflow, but also because they didn't require glass, which was difficult and expensive to install when Creole architecture was developing in the 18th and 19th centuries (A Brief History).

When opened, french doors also allowed for outdoor porches and galleries to incorporated into the living space of a house.

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