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Great Camanoe The thing that sets the BVI apart from most of the Caribbean is the spectacular ocean vistas created by the proximity of its islands along Drake’s Channel. Privateer’s B...
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| Two Egrets |
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Twice the Charm It is refreshing to come across a West Indian-style house on a Caribbean island that has not bent to any new influences of style, and has stayed true to its roots of tranquility, practi...
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| Azure Vista |
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Villa Review The long and winding road through and above Long Bay Resort reveals a rental villa overlooking the northern beaches of West End, perfectly suited for the corporate family and guests. ...
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| From the Past |
 | “Can we utilize the vernacular cooling methods in today’s domestic buildings?” Since the boom in air conditioners (AC) after World War II, architects have begun to move away from passive cooling techniques and rely on AC to achieve thermal comfort. Air conditioning was marketed as a means of enhancing personal health, improving sleep and keeping homes clean (Gissen D....
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| Home Inspector |
 | Home Wiring The internal workings of the home include not only the wiring but also the plumbing, septic, phone and our beloved cable TV. Let’s look at the internal wiring first and address the others later. We live in an environment that is constantly creating corrosion. The salt air and humidity that surround us are a caustic cauldron for almost all man-made products. ...
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| Water's Edge |
 | Summer Chilling Summer heat will be here again soon or, as most of us here say, “soon come.” A time for festivals and longer days… or so it seems. With July just around the corner, we’ll see some good windy days great for staying somewhat cool, until just about the first week of August when the real heat hits us. Lots of us now plan trips to more northern climat...
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| Behind the Mask |
 | In our fast-paced world, we’ve lost many of our connections to our past and traditions. We have also lost our archetypical characters and heroes. Tragically, we’ve allowed our ancestors, with their ancient images and storytelling, to slide quietly into history… or so we believe, until we are in the presence of a mask. The mask is a profoundly mysterious and ancient art for...
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| Heating it up |
 | Has your kitchen become a storage unit for food and dirty dishes recently rather than an inspirational workspace for creating gourmet masterpieces? We all go through phases of laziness and taking the easy route in the kitchen, especially when we have busy schedules. Summer is here and most of us find ourselves with a little extra time in the day, so it’s time to throw away that Chinese takea...
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| With the Land |
 | In the British Virgin Islands, we are particularly fortunate to be designing homes on some of the most spectacular sites imaginable. However, within the islands, when looking for the perfect lot, there are many variables that need to be considered, which should influence the choice of, and the design response to, the site. When investigating potential sites for a new home, it is important to ...
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| State of the Market |
 | The costs are just simply going up. Pretty soon we are going to have to face the fact that gas on the island will cost roughly $5 a gallon. Sure, you can brush it off as a minor expense on a 14-mile island drive round Tortola, but the reality is that for people residing and working on the island, the cost of living is on the rise. With the dollar fighting to hold its value and oi...
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