Architecture on the North Coast: Puerto Plata, Sosúa, Cabarete, Cabrera and Río San Juan

Areas with a tourism and residential tradition, where constant breeze is a resource for ventilation and also a load to consider for roofs, openings and terraces. Villas, condominiums and hospitality share the need for protected outdoor spaces.

Towards the northeast, cliffs, larger plots and lower density suit large residences and low-impact developments. Reading edges, views and access guides the siting.

Salt-resistant detailing, generous drainage for heavy rain, shade on exposed façades and planned construction logistics. These are general design criteria; each site needs its own technical studies and applicable regulation.