Kingston, Jamaica, 7 October 2026 Jamaica is preparing for a sharp increase in construction activity…

The Starter Frame House turns incremental building into a deliberate Jamaican housing strategy, beginning with a complete compact home and a structural bay designed for future expansion.

The Walk-Up House explores how one narrow Jamaican urban lot could hold several compact homes while preserving shade, airflow, outdoor space and the character of a residential street.

As Jamaica pushes for more climate-resilient housing, The Storm Frame House separates a tough reinforced core from lighter, replaceable outer layers to create a home that is both storm-conscious and unmistakably tropical.

The Service Spine House rethinks the narrow Jamaican urban lot by concentrating plumbing, storage and circulation into one robust wall, leaving the rest of the home flexible, shaded and naturally ventilated.

For World Habitat Day, Daily Design imagines a modest Jamaican starter home built around shade, airflow, a working yard and the ability to expand as a household grows.