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CUSTOM HOMEBUILDER PROJECT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION
System Design & Installation by Aspire Audio Video Solutions, Sterling, Va.
Builder Referral Brings Big Project Scope
This project originated through a referral from one of Aspire
Audio Video Solutions' custom homebuilder partners,
Novella Homes, based in Charleston, S.C.; and Aldie, Va. The
dealer had a chance to meet with the client not too long
after the introduction and receiving plans. The customers
visited Aspire AVS' Sterling, Va., office and were able to sit
down and review the project thoroughly so that the integrator
could then provide them with a well-thought-out design.
They accepted and soon after, Aspire AVS began working
on their documentation. Beyond traditional home automation,
the owners expressed a desire for seamless control
over various fire and heating features throughout their
property. This included managing heaters on the porch,
regulating fireplaces, tending to the fire pit, and orchestrating
the ambiance of fire bowls by the pool, according
to Aspire AVS President Ian Williams. Their vision encompassed
a comprehensive centralized lighting control system
comprising 65 keypads, coupled with 13 Josh Nano devices.
" Aspire AVS embraced this unique challenge, recognizing
the opportunity to deliver a customized solution that not
only met but exceeded the [clients'] expectations, enhancing
their lifestyle with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled
convenience, " states Williams. All of these features
are controllable on their Control4 System or through Josh.
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Design Challenges
Included Location of Rack
Williams says Aspire AVS encountered significant design
and installation hurdles. The primary challenge arose
from spatial constraints, as the home's waterfront
location necessitated careful consideration of equipment
placement. With the lower level unavailable for
rack and enclosure installation due to its vulnerability
to water exposure, the team had to secure adequate
space elsewhere. After deliberation, a compromise was
reached, albeit reluctantly, with the clients agreeing to
allocate the main closet at the top of the stairs for the
equipment, including lighting panels, future automation
panels, shading hardware, and a freestanding rack enclosure.
The project's complexity escalated when the client
opted to expand the scope, requiring lighting control,
fan control, and Josh.ai integration in all four bedrooms
upstairs. The late addition forced Aspire AVS to navigate
a retrofit process in the near-completed construction
phase, demanding meticulous planning and execution to
seamlessly integrate the additional components. Accommodating
Palladiom shades in his office and two sizable
Lutron shades outside on their covered porch, which
necessitated retrofitting low-voltage power, presented
further logistical challenges.
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