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Caribbean Style houses
These houses were originally adapted from the French, Spanish, and Creole cultures in the 1600s. They offer great protection from the sun and rain and take advantage of cool breezes by means of large balconies, deep overhangs, louvered windows, and open grating systems for interior circulation.

Caribbean Style houses

Caribbean Style houses

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