Essential Install | Case Study : Interactive Interiors
The entire smart home infrastructure is built using ELAN
Powerful Projections
They built and designed a central home theatre , complete with a 110in matte white projection screen with a black velvet frame , and an accompanying Sony SXRD Projector equipped with 4K Ultra HD resolution at a 16:9 ratio .
“ We worked closely with the custom cabinet builder to create 55in panels surrounding the theatre screen so that Denny can watch five independent channels at the same time , which is ideal for enjoying different races or games simultaneously ,” Berg explains . “ Together , we also designed a custom wood frame around the screen with embedded Lutron lighting .”
Bespoke Install
Interactive Interiors worked closely with interior designer Scott Carpenter to integrate unique accents to shield or show technology on a case-by-case basis .
“ Denny wanted the overall design aesthetic to be clean , simple and contemporary ,” Scott explains . “ In addition to the unique architectural and design elements we incorporated , we also played with technology to achieve our goal . We installed custom-built LED lighting strips across many of the home ’ s mouldings , especially for the home ’ s art gallery wall .”
According to Carpenter , technology absolutely impacts design and it is therefore important to use it in a way that enhances – rather than inhibits – creativity . “ All of the home ’ s components needed to fit together like a puzzle ,” he says . “ We really were able to use the technology , and the instant and automatic control , to accentuate particular elements that we wanted to emphasise .”
Security Systems
Denny also wanted a reliable and extensive security system to protect his family and his property while on the road . Interactive Interiors integrated a Holovision doorbell , intercom and camera at the front door into the ELAN system , enabling Denny to check in on the front door from anywhere in the home , or the world . A whole home indoor and outdoor GE security system was integrated into the system for maximum protection .
Thus far , Denny is thrilled with his new smart home and hasn ’ t experienced any of the previous problems he had with automation . “ Denny really wanted to be able to control all of the home ’ s elements without fuss or complication ,” Thompson says . “ I would absolutely recommend that builders , integrators and homeowners use ELAN when they are looking for seamless control .”
“ ELAN ties all of my home ’ s components together and makes them accessible from anywhere in the world ,” Denny says . “ I couldn ’ t be happier with how the system turned out .”
Essential Kit List
• 31 x Sonance Visual Performance Series Speakers with 6 1 / 2in woofer and 3 / 4in tweeter
• 4 x Sonance Visual Performance Series Speakers with 6 1 / 2in woofer and 3 / 4in tweeter
• 4 x Sonance Two Channel 100 watt per channel amplifiers
• 1 pair Sonance Mariner 52 Outdoor Bookshelf Speakers
• 3 x Sonance Visual Performance Cinema Series LCR1S Speakers
• 4 x Sonance Visual Performance Cinema Series SUR1S Speakers
• 14 x UniFi AC Pro AP Indoor / Outdoor gigabit access point
• Ubiquiti UniFi UQP-AC long range pro access point
• 2 x Trendnet 48 port gigabit POE managed smart switch
• 25 x Lutron QS wireless motorized roller shades
• 2 x Lutron QS wireless motorized roller shades-battery operated Media Room
• 2 x Launchport wallstation and iPad sleeve
• 2 x Omni 42U enclosed rack system
• 7 x Samsung 50in flat screen TV
• 4 x Samsung 55in TV
• 4 x Samsung 60in TV
• 6 x Samsung 65in flat screen TV
• 3 x Samsung 75in TV
• Samsung 88in curve screen TV
• Sony SXRD Projector – 4K Ultra HD resolution , 16:9 aspect ratio
• 110in matte white projection screen with black velvet frame
• Yamaha 7.2 channel Wi-Fi aventage network AV receiver
• Sony 3D streaming blu-ray disc player
• 2 x Omni 42U enclosed rack system
• Motorola series cable modem
• Luxol router Network
• 22 x Radio RA 2 wall mounted 6 button keypad
• 14 Lutron appliance plug-in
• Dirt Devil twin motor central vacuum Central Vacuum
• 3 x Electrolux Elite cleaning set
• 2 x JL Audio Fathom Series dual 12in subwoofer drivers
• Elan System Controller 1 serial port
• Mirage Media Server
• 2 x Lutron Main Repeater
• 8 x Radio RA 2 wall mounted 6 button keypad
• 4 x Lutron 6 button hybrid keypad
• 50 x Lutron phase adaptive dimmer
• Wirepath IP cameras
• Wirepath 16 channel NVR
• Holovision doorbell / intercom / camera
September 2017 | 33