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BEST COMBO TECH + DESIGN PROJECT | GOLD
Systems Design
& Installation
Monarch AV
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Systems & Equipment
Crestron suite of products
including: 4-Series Control
Processor for Crestron Home
* 8-Zone Streaming Amplifier
* Ultimate In-Wall Dual 8 "
Subwoofer * 10.1 " Wall Mount
Touch Screen * Handheld TSR310
Touch Screen Remote *
Crestron lighting & shading
Robust Control & Subsystems
Serve Eco-Friendly Abode
CREATING A LUXURIOUS showhouse that is also
energy-conscious without making any sacrifices to
design appeal is no small task. This 3,000-square-foot home
in Phoenix sits amid the beauty of the Arizona desert, and
the unique, environmentally friendly project from local
integrator Monarch AV includes high-performance technology
and design offerings while accomplishing net zero status.
Many homes use supplemental energy from outside
sources, but a net zero home stores energy throughout the
year and uses that supply. In addition to keeping the home
sustainable, the building uses local and disposable products
that last 100 years instead of going into a landfill, explains
Crestron Marketing Communications Specialist Rebecca
Cirillo, who entered the awards on behalf of the integrator.
With many partners on this project, ICONIC LIFE magazine
took homeowner Mark LaLiberte's request in stride to create
its first sustainable net zero showhouse. Along with a team of
designers and architects, Monarch AV and builder AFT Construction
customized this estate to the homeowners' liking.
" The partnership between Crestron and ICONIC LIFE
brings excellent opportunities for homeowners and creates a
phenomenal example of how technology and home building
work hand-in-hand. Mark LaLiberte brought together a
group of design experts that would leave no detail untouched
and create the most energy-efficient, sustainable,
and healthy desert home, " Cirillo explains.
Aside from how the home was constructed, the automation
technology needed to be intuitive to offer energy
savings and entertainment enjoyment. The net zero aspect
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challenged each partner to use the most sustainable materials
while striving for an impeccable design standard.
The homeowners wanted to live a life of simplicity where
they could control multiple functions of the residence from
a single place, which is why the constantly evolving Crestron
Home OS platform was selected, Cirillo says.
The home incorporates various glass walls, and with the
Arizona sun, the owners needed a way to keep things cool
while keeping the net zero goal in mind. The first step was
to install triple-paned windows. Then, by adding Crestron
shading and lighting control, the home can function on an
automated schedule that maximizes natural light. The owners
can dim the lights, lower the shadesor program them to open
or close depending on the time of day. Crestron shades reduce
energy usage by blocking the heat from the sun, making
it unnecessary to use energy to cool the house.
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