The architectural design of residential homes in Cape Town, and other coastal cities and town, require careful attention to details that may not be a factor in the inland regions.

Factors that need to be considered include the prevailing winds and the salt air.

The prevailing, and sometimes strong, wind in Cape Town means that the architectural design of your home has to provide for protected areas, especially those areas set aside for entertaining.The traditional South African entertainment and braai areas - the patio, lapa or balcony - while great when the weather is fine, can a be a pain when the wind blows or when it rains.