No not vicky here, but I'm an architect myself and I have worked with her in the past so if you are looking for an architect who's honest, reliable and experienced, I recomend her, hands down. Good luck!

Recommend that before you hire somebody to design your home, you spend a little time with magazines and books that show homes in the tropics. Get a sense of style in mind before you begin to work with an architect. Then work with the professional to adapt this style to local materials and conditions.

There is no need to be stuck with a concrete box and a couple of arches. You can do a lot more than that with local talent and materials - give it a try!

I tried a mainland architect that designed and atrocity that was a post modern thing like the new Tropic Air building. Had to fire them. Then got an architect from my home town that had historic interests, sent him here for a week, and he came up with a wonderful house. Everyone that has seen it loves it and it lives in well. It's different from others but has classic caribbean features, uses the land well, and catches the breezes. Besides the architect, it's important to have a good engineering drawing done (wiring, plumbing, lighting, etc), then make sure the builder understands the plans. I also agree with Diane.

Like anywere, there's good one's and not so good ones, the group that did the Tropic bldg is definately NOT a good one.