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Lighting Controls
We offer products for controlling lighting for every day homes and for Automated homes. Any lighting control in this section will operate the loads weather you have an automated controller or not. They all perform there function like any other device in the home. Automated controls have the extra feature of being controlled based on programming or an event. You can always push the button on the switch to change it how you like.
Dimming control and Occupancy sensors can help to save money on energy by lowering the overall consumption of power. When properly designed, they can pay for themselves based on the energy they save. Many colors and styles are available so if you don’t see exactly what you want, please ask and we will do our best to find the right product for you.
Automated controls use different protocols to communicate in a number of ways. We will look at controls that talk through the powerlines, via Radio Frequency, and through hard wiring that is added for communication. Features and benefits vary between vendors and it’s usually best to determine how your systems will be designed before making a decision on which system to use.
When designing Lighting systems, I like to consider the layers of the project.
Security is an essential element and is first on the list for design. Next comes specialty areas such as theater lighting and area lighting. Then we consider scenes we will use for mood setting and practical applications such as movie time, entertainment and energy savings. Finally, we tie it all together with an implementation plan.
Lighting is an element that adds another dimension to the home when it accents the decor and highlights the qualities. Your guests will always arrive to a well lit entrance. Intruders will think twice about spending time in a well lit yard. And you will never walk into a dark home again.
We will be happy to assist in finding the products that match your job and help you understand the benefits of each system and what it adds to your design.
