showcase // “Het Landhuis”
<< The property is bristling with security electronics and includes flow patterns.
13 cameras around the outside of the house (seven fixed and A major challenge for Censys was integrating the various
six PTZ - Pan-Tilt-Zoom). Every room is monitored with area elements into the central control system. The integrators
sensors, glass detection and triggers for doors and windows. overcame control challenges with the use of separate interfaces
In total there are 11 integration groups, 215 contacts, 23 and Ethernet communication, allowing the Philips Pronto remote
powered locks and four linked intercom units. controls to be fully compatible with the Crestron processor.
All HVAC functions can be individually-controlled in each The home theatre is equipped with a 7.1 surround system
room. There are two leisure rooms with fireplaces to add using McIntosh receivers and a Kaleidescape server. In the
character, these too can be fully-controlled. spa, all the media is fully accessible, with the Vidikron plasmas
Water management includes an extensive irrigation system protected from the humid conditions.
in the garden which includes fountains. The biggest fountain, In all, the project has taken about three years to complete
as mentioned, is in the entrance area and has 99 changeable starting with the consultation stage in which the client was able
to get an idea of the possibilities. After thorough verification of
all the client’s wishes, the design phase was next. During this
Edwin A. ter Velde,
time, Censys was in constant consultation with all members of
the construction team.
CEO, Censys Residential Control At the commissioning phase, the system was further
customised based on the client’s reappraisal once he had an
Becoming such a prestigious award-winner is all the more interesting when
impression of further possibilities. During this time, the systems
you learn that Edwin joined Censys less than three years ago with no previous
were tested to guarantee stability. After a full validation, the
experience in the custom installation business. However, he was involved in the
management of engineering and service in the petrochemical industry so had all
system was handed over for the householders’ to enjoy.
the basic disciplines necessary to be able to handle integration.
The client was enthused to say the least, heaping praise
on Censys. His comments included, “It’s almost beyond
CI asked him about the most critical parts of the install. He said, “By far
imagination that before we lived without a residential control
the biggest challenge with this project was management of installation system. They provided us with the best, easy to use, residential
phases. It’s a complex new build with two swimming pools, saunas, control system based on my ideas. They realised my dream to
fountains, irrigation, security, HVAC and a huge list of equipment and
control almost everything with one touch panel.”
installer comment
controllers including lots of screens throughout the house. Bringing together
all those specialist installers at the right time required endless monitoring
and much rescheduling.
“A typical example of the complexities of the work is tying up the labour
for the 25 audio zones where speakers need to be fitted and the grilles
painted. It becomes a major problem if this doesn’t come together on
schedule.
“The scenario that everyone knows is when the client sees things coming
together and, quite rightly, decides to make changes. For this reason
we retain a degree of over-specification of control capacity. This also
involves laying extra Cat.5 cabling. We use this for most hardware with the
appropriate conversion termination. It has many advantages, including being
not so easily damaged as HDMI cable.”
Our last question concerned plasma screens which had been installed in
potentially damp surroundings. Apparently these had been protected against
humidity – how was this achieved?
Edwin replied, “They were simply boxed-in with a sealed glass panel in
front. We experienced no condensation problems using this method.”
It was emphasised by Edwin that he firmly believes in proper management
and the importance of empathising with the client. The highest priority,
however, will always be service – making sure that things work properly and
stay working. Apart from these practical aspects he believes
it’s essential that the customer has a ‘wow’ factor too.
Currently, he is working on a demonstration building for
potential clients to see and become inspired by a whole
range of products presenting them with future possibilities.
Edwin also feels that it’s important to be in touch with
everything associated with prestige homes. This even
includes a butler academy – an excellent way of staying
close to existing and potential clients.
Edwin A. ter Velde, CEO of Censys - www.censyscontrol.com
12 May 2009 www.custominstaller.co.uk
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