Jamal Francis is a qualified architect with more than 15 years experience in construction and design. Substantively, he is a Director at The Design House Ltd; a cutting edge design consultancy firm headed by two registered Architects, a Mechanical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer, and backed up by a dynamic team of young fresh technicians. He is also the current President of the St. Lucia Institute of Architects (SLIA) established in December 1996. SLIA is the premier professional organization for Architects on island. At a time of increasing use of Draughtsmen for building design and DCA submission, find out what are the most common problems new home owners face and why a trained Architect is fundamental in helping you maximize your home enjoyment and long term investment.