HTA Update - 05/20/2009 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
NAHB Hosts Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Conference Call
The HTA and CEDIA Want to Hear From You
Helping Your Green-Conscious Clients Find an Energy Specialist
Picking the Right Electronics Systems Contractor Partner
NAHB's Spring Board of Directors — HTA Meeting and General Information
Using Technology to 'Green' Your Homes
CEDIA Member Highlight: Innerspace Electronics, Inc

CEDIA Member Highlight: Innerspace Electronics, Inc

The goal was to provide a state-of-the-art integrated control system that encompassed audio/video, home theater, lighting, window treatments, HVAC, security, surveillance and pool control. For the home theater, the team provided a high-end system that could produce HD video sources, 1080p sources and first-class surround sound performance. The client wanted high-quality acoustic performance and sound isolation, so an acoustic consultant was called in to optimize the room using RPG panels on the wall.

Additionally, the forward wall is acoustically designed to use the custom cabinetry as a natural diffuser. Ideal for this summer home, the client controls 26 thermostat zones from several centrally located touchscreens, as well as from any personal computer. While in their year-round home, the clients can open or close the property gate remotely and also have the ability to see the open/close status of the gates from all touchscreen devices.

Residential Electronic Systems Contractor:
Innerspace Electronics, Inc.
Port Chester, N.Y.
www.innerspaceelectronics.com

Architect:
Hampton Architect
Greenvale, N.Y.

Builder:
Lifton Construction Co.
Southampton, N.Y.

Equipment from the following manufacturers was used in this project: Crestron, APC, AudioControl, Audio Request, Universal Remote Control, Runco, Stewart Filmscreen, Fujitsu, Pioneer, Sony, Sharp, JBL, Meridian, Triad, SpeakerCraft, Sonance, Boston Acoustics, Denon, Lutron, Active Thermal Management, Black Box, Chief, Linksys, Netgear, Middle Atlantic, Panasonic, Peerless, Terk, and OnQ

Time and Expertise:
Client Interviews: 40
Electronic Design and Engineering: 280
Proposal and System Documentation Preparation: 60
Project Management: 360
Pre-wire/Rough-in: 480
Trim-out: 120
Shop Time for Racking and Testing: 56
Programming: 320
Final Installation and Calibration: 640
Client Instruction: 4
Interior Design and/or Architecture by your Company:
Interior Design and/or Architecture by Others: 80
Project Management by Others:
Other time: 40
Describe Task: Concept & layout of home theater including acoustical design consultation
Total Hours to Complete: 2,480