About Us
Your Vision Our Goal
The Design House is a multi‐disciplinary design consultancy firm specializing in Architectural Design and supervision, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design, production and installation, and contract administration. Our principals are all registered professionals in their fields, each with at least 15 years’ experience.
We are supported by a team of very experienced and highly trained Draftsmen, computer graphics specialists, and site technicians, capable of handling any work our clients may require. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the design process, and thus invest heavily in training, with design and render software, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEED Accreditation.
We provide our services to a wide range of clientele, ranging from local and regional developers, to international firms investing in projects in St. Lucia and other Caribbean islands and local and regional government.
Our integrative approach to designing promotes, as far as is possible, the inclusion of ALL stakeholders from implementing agency to end user, thus striving to ensure that all parties are satisfied with the end product. Our experience with regional building codes, guidelines and practices, blended with our knowledge and appreciation of the latest trends in construction technology, helps ensure we can make our designs future proof, thus protecting our clients from high maintenance/ renovation costs.
Our guiding philosophy is that, as the clients’ representatives, we must become personally invested in our projects, keeping a keen eye out for issues arising during the design or construction phases, and ensuring they are corrected to our complete satisfaction.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The People Who Make it Happen
Jamal francis, B.Arch SLIA LEED Green Associate
Director/ Architect
Jamal Francis is an architect by profession. He has been practicing Architecture in St. Lucia and the Caribbean for 15 years, but his 20 years of experience in the construction industry gives him a wealth of knowledge and makes him at home whether at a design desk, in the field. Jamal has been involved in the design and management of many well‐known projects in St. Lucia and is respected by clients and contemporaries for his design style, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and professional management practices. He is constantly researching new technology and building solutions to ensure he can always propose various solutions to any one design issue. Jamal is a registered Architect and a member of the St. Lucia Institute of Architects, as well as the St. Vincent and The Grenadines Institute of Architects.
Delbert Bynoe, B.Arch
Director/ Architect
Delbert Bynoe is an Architect and Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in the planning, design and construction of diverse projects inclusive of renovations (major and minor) recreational parks, residential developments, commercial and office buildings and spaces. He has an extensive background in construction management and infrastructure, directing all project phases, from design through completion of construction, and coordinating the efforts of the contractors with that of other consultants and local government agencies. Excellent technical qualifications complement an innate sense of creativity in the design of aesthetically attractive, architecturally strong and utilitarian space. Delbert is a registered St. Lucian architect, a certified interior designer and a member of PMI (project management Institute) and an Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit (BIM).
Ing.Örjan Joe Lindberg,
PEng MAPESL LEED Green Associate
Director/Mechanical Engineer
Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2004 and became a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in 2018. Over the past 15 years he has worked on many projects gaining experience in the areas of fabrication, eco‐friendly Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency & MEPFP Designs; commercial kitchen services design, rainwater harvesting & reuse water systems; IAQ analyses and building services installations. He was the ESD National Coordinator for Saint Lucia as part of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre’s (5Cs) UNEP – GEF funded Energy for Sustainable Development in Caribbean Buildings Project. He currently serves as the President (2019 – 2021) of the Association of Professional Engineers of St. Lucia, and is a full member of other associations such as ASHRAE (CARICOM Chapter) & National Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association and an Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit (BIM)
James Charles,
PEng BSc. MAPESL Director/ Electrical Engineer
James Charles is an electrical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in inspection, design and installation. His extensive portfolio includes numerous educational institutions, commercial developments, mental wellness facilities and posts in governmental agencies. He was a board member of the St. Lucia Electrical Licensing Authority for 5 years. He is a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of St. Lucia.
