Home is where the heart is, and people from all corners of the country are falling in love with their abodes all over again by adding bits and pieces of technology. To some people, the addition could be a new pair of loudspeakers in the family room; others might prefer to invest in a smart […]
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The Tech-Savvy Architect
As manufacturers continue to refine and improve their electronics products, the job of the architect, when attempting to fuse these elements into the design of a house, has become significantly simpler. For example, no longer are we forced to create space for A/V equipment, as it can be racked in closets or utility rooms with signals travelling to TVs and speakers in several rooms. We make sure to plan for this equipment storage space in our initial home designs.
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Ask someone to describe their ideal home technology system. They will likely conjure images of the latest 4K TVs. They will describe high-fidelity speakers that can produce an immersive listening environment throughout their home. They will picture a control system that is fully integrated and easy to operate. And they will want this all to blend in seamlessly, without compromising the design of their home. While all of these technologies are wonderful, it is much less glamorous to discuss what makes these coveted systems possible: the wiring.
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Fusing a home theater into a family room, den or some other existing space is a popular option of many families.
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Fourteen years of continuous updates keep tech in home fresh
This home is a great example of how regular updates keep a system always on the cutting edge.
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Homeowner’s existing whole-house music system expands into more rooms, integrates more components during a huge tech overhaul.
High-performance audio upgrades topped this homeowner’s renovation and home automation to-do list.
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In this article, discover how home control can add comfort, convenience and enhance your everyday lifestyle.
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Sound system part of larger Crestron automation setup for commanding 5-acre yard.
Sound system part of larger Crestron automation setup for commanding 5-acre yard.
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Monster's new PRT 100M, PRT 100MC and PRT 300MC allow for remote power management.
Monster’s new PRT 100M, PRT 100MC and PRT 300MC allow for remote power management.
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Home includes 15 video zones and 23 audio zones.
NetStreams DigiLinx system allows upgrade flexibility for this 14,000-square-foot home.
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