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Wind, shade, water, solar and cost — what we learn on the property in Barbados, written down for anyone planning a house here.
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On site
Bridgetown grew out of a swamp at the mouth of the Constitution River. Any serious rehabilitation of the capital has to start with where the water goes.
Heritage city (Bridgetown) · Bridgetown / Flood resilience / Restoration
Jahmal Springer, Principal Architect, Blue Island Projects
14 July 2026 · 2 min read
On site
Barbados remains the only Commonwealth Caribbean country without a legally mandated national building code. That isn't a reason for alarm — it's a reason for professional responsibility.
Modern (2000s–today) · Building codes / Hurricane resilience / Regulation
Jahmal Springer, Principal Architect, Blue Island Projects
30 June 2026 · 2 min read
On site
Every hurricane season I have some version of the same conversation: the last house survived fine, why does this design need X? It's a fair question, and it deserves a real answer rather than a reassurance.
Modern (2000s–today) · Hurricane resilience / Structure / Building codes
Jahmal Springer, Principal Architect, Blue Island Projects
7 April 2026 · 2 min read
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