Often people don’t realise what can be achieved with
integrated technology, and it doesn’t have to cost the earth. Areas to consider when planning work in any development include: • Intelligent and mood lighting • Energy management •Heating •Security •Multi-room audio and TV (mirror and picture TVs, plus Sky HD in every room)
•Audio solutions •Plaster-in wall speakers or those which are works of art in themselves
•Stored music and movies • Design and integration of state of the art multi- room applications
• Home cinemas and games rooms • Integration of heating, cooling, lighting and AV systems
•Interactive screens •Audio transparent screens • Intelligent glass and reflective mirror technology
When planning the technological systems it is
important to consider future development, additional integrations and of course ease of use. These systems are now far more accessible to people, and are not just the things you see on TV programmes and in multi million pound developments. Creating a smarter home is all about making living easier, using the very best ideas, systems and solutions to create a place that works for the prospective house buyer. One of the key areas to focus on is consultation; it
“Smart systems for the security conscious”
helps people plan their project in the initial stages. We are finding a lot of people want to find ways to make their homes more intuitive, easily managed and energy efficient. Systems that continue to run when owners are away from their home are becoming increasingly popular as people become ever more security conscious. Systems which regulate heating and cooling are also becoming more common place as people find new ways to lower their energy consumption. The underlying reason for any integrated technology
solution is to enhance the home, not just aesthetically, but in a way that makes the home a better place to be; making living easy, efficient and entertaining all at the same time. Almost anything is possible with integrated tech-
nologies. The key issue is to identify exactly what you want the space and environment to be and how you want to use it. Once you have that clear it is just a case of pulling the core essential elements together into a home and build package to give you everything you want and need. The technology is there to make things easier in the
long run. Plan it right and not only will you have a smart home, you will have the perfect home for a prospective buyer.
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