specialises in custom cabinetry design and installation. Their in-house designer can provide expert advice on kitchen design. Designing a Security System To have an electronic security system that is well integrated into the design of your new home, a plan should be drafted at the conceptual stages. You, your architect and an experienced security professional should work closely together to identify your needs and see what technology will be suitable to achieve your goals. Refer to page 243 for companies that can assist. Building Greener Those looking to build more consciously will be pleased to discover the many environmentally responsible construction practices that are widely embraced on Island. Green construction in Cayman is recognised by the Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence in Sustainability and the Environment. The
idea of the award is to foster and maintain innovation, sustainability and excellence in the Cayman Islands’ construction industry. Some ways in which that is being upheld include: using recycled building materials and timber, tapping into alternative energy and waste-water systems and employing more eco-friendly home automation. Other green tips for building include, ensuring that your property is orientated to make effective use of the prevailing wind and windows are positioned so as to avoid filling the house with the heat of the afternoon sun in a nod to traditional Caribbean architecture. Reduce energy consumption by insulating the exterior walls and roof of your home and make use of the Island’s year-round sunshine with solar power panels and energy units. LEED certification is also available on-Island to give you an idea of how environmentally-friendly your home or property is. For more information on building green, refer to the Being Green chapter.
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will also consider how the space will be used, whether it will be for work, leisure or entertainment, and their goal will be to create a unified whole. For more information on Interior Designers, refer to the Home Improvements chapter on page 234. For your kitchen, finding a designer who specialises in creating functional, beautiful spaces is essential. In today’s modern homes, kitchens are now the focal point; they are usually free-flowing spaces that are well integrated into the rest of a home, and also the primary place for entertaining. If you want a kitchen that is well-designed and suited to your lifestyle, then we recommend the following two companies, which have a proven track record and lots of examples of beautiful kitchens they have designed: Bon Vivant (Tel: (345) 623 2665 or visit www.bonvivant.ky) which is the luxury kitchenware and design store in Camana Bay and also Pooley Cabinets ( SE E AD PAG E 234) (Tel: (345) 947 6780 or visit www.pooleycabinets.com) which
