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This is a cluster of ten Community Courtyard Cubes, designed for a plot near a major motorway. The homes are single-story and arranged around two shared courtyards. The layout is designed to provide a sound buffer from the motorway, with the homes' solid walls facing the road and the courtyards positioned in the center. The design emphasizes a sense of security and community. The courtyards are landscaped...

This scheme features ten individual Cliffside Cantilever Pods built on a terraced slope. Each pod is a self-contained, pre-fabricated unit with a small footprint. They are arranged to provide privacy and unobstructed views for each resident. A single, winding path connects the ten pods, which are built to minimize excavation and site disruption. The design includes a communal deck and a shared garden area...

The Caribbean Breeze Residence is a modern 2-bedroom home designed for tropical climates like Jamaica and the Caribbean. It balances functionality, durability, and sustainability while providing a stylish, comfortable living space. The design features hurricane-resistant construction, natural ventilation, and eco-friendly elements for energy efficiency. With an open-concept layout and...

In recent years, Jamaica has witnessed a paradigm shift in its approach to education, particularly in the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The government's announcement regarding the construction of six new STEM schools across the country marks a pivotal moment in this transformation. These schools are set to revolutionize the educational landscape, not only enhancing...

In countries filled with structures made out of brick and wood it is hard to believe that they can be made with anything else. Buildings are supposed to be sturdy and able to withstand anything from a clear day to severe thunderstorms. There's a reason why kings built their castles out of stone, and why the two pigs who built their houses out of straw and sticks had their houses destroyed. It's...