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The Integration Award-winning dealers have truly embraced Crestron Total Home Technology, creating some of the most amazing installed systems on the planet. We appreciate all the hard work, dedication and creativity of those who have helped us succeed this past year.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their busy schedules to honor us with their submissions. It was a privilege and an inspiration to see what is being done with the technology out in the field and the awesome projects that resulted.
Upon final tally, we received more than 120 entries from 25 states and 3 countries, representing over 25 million dollars worth of equipment. Choosing just one winner for each category was very difficult. The winners are truly the best of the best.
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Ambleside Logic, Inc.
Hillsborough, CA
http://www.al.net
HD video distribution, secure, wireless access throughout and energy management were key elements in this ultimate home. 90 keypads control over 500 fixtures and many doors and gates are controlled. A 16-camera security system is remotely accessible from any touchpanel or as a picture in picture on the displays. There are 25 zones of HVAC control with varying schedules. The kids get access, but the maximum volume levels, lighting scenes and presets keep them under control, too!
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Encore Technology and Design
Columbia, SC
http://www.myencorehome.com
For this beach home retreat, Crestron systems include HVAC, radiant flooring, whole home lighting, security, occupancy sensors, a surveillance system, intercom, a weather station, pool and spa control, motorized TV lifts, 14 zones of audio and XPanel remote access. Six touchpanels, seven ML-600 mini remotes and one waterproof remote provide whole home and/or local control.
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Digital Interiors, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
http://www.diiatl.com
This 27,000 square foot home is part of a century-old converted factory complex. Crestron processors and 12x60 amplifiers distribute audio throughout the house and expansive grounds, along with Crestron control of a variety of subsystems. Custom, automated shades cover a 100 foot long "wall of windows" in the combination kitchen/family room that includes an exotic glass art collection.
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Magic Homes LLC
Oakdale, MN
http://www.magichomesllc.com
As part of a complete home integration project, Magic Homes provided easy-to-use Crestron control for over 1.5 million dollars worth of fountains! Integration required the ability to issue commands and monitor status for fountain parameters such as high and low water levels, flames, light (including light shows) and color. And it's all set to music!
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Gramophone
Timonium, MD
http://www.gramophone.com
Five Crestron audio processors, three 16x60 amplifiers and five enhanced room solution boxes provide sound to 24 zones of audio, including an acoustically tuned theater. (No surprise the owner of this new house is a musician). In addition, the Crestron system displays telephone caller ID and weather reports and forecasts on all touchpanels.
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Playback Audio & Video Creations
Cornelius, NC
http://www.playbackav.com
The 50,000 square foot clubhouse of this Pulte Homes-built active adult community has 54 zones of audio, powered by nine Adagio Expanders that independently access Crestron audio servers, radio tuners, and iPod docking stations. Crestron's 7.1 surround sound system provides optimum quality for a variety of room configurations, while a separate 12 zone distribution system provides music to the tennis courts.
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Definitive Sound
Mississauga, Ontario
http://www.definitive-sound.com
A client's love of classic cars was the inspiration for this interface design, which features a wooden dashboard highlighted by pearl ivory gauges. Definitive Sound worked with a local graphic design firm to create this original and attractive interface they call "Old School," the result of hours upon hours of looking at car dashboards! Every page is consistent and intuitive.
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Baumeister Electronic Architects
Niles, IL
http://www.bavi.net
Crestron audio and video distribution, lighting, and window covering control contribute to the unique scenes required in this combination high rise living and entertainment space. An additional 2500 square foot gallery houses the owner's modern art collection, which doubles as a guest room with hidden sleeping quarters and a kitchen.
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IVCi Home
Hauppauge, NY
http://www.ivcihome.com/
Hollywood-style elegance with seamless automation technology sums up this installation, which includes whole house audio and video as well as lighting, HVAC and security control with camera distribution and remote monitoring. One particular challenge was the integration of radiant heat and forced hydro air while monitoring all zones for balanced comfort.
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Boulevard Audio, Inc.
Alexandria, VA
http://www.boulevardaudio.com
From six strategically placed touchpanels, 50 circuits of interior and exterior lighting and 10 zones of HVAC are controlled; the security system is accessed; 11 surveillance cameras are monitored, and the 10-source, 15-zone Adagio® distributed audio system is operated. Additionally, sump pump monitoring and window shade and drapery control enhances this bayside vacation home.
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Spearit Sound
Boston, MA
http://www.northamptonaudio.com
This Victorian home was remodeled six years ago, and last year Spearit Sound was brought in to give it a technology facelift, removing an existing AMX control system. Now, all subsystems are controlled by Crestron and perform exactly as the owner had specified. Family members have their personal satellite or cable DVR boxes, music server, and DVD players available throughout the home thanks to the PVIDs and BIPAD8s, and anyone can adjust the pool temperature without going outside to do it.
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Premier Sight and Sound, LLC
Liberty Lake, WA
http://www.premiersightandsound.com
This was the first of hopefully many Crestron projects for Premier Sight and Sound. The scope of this lighting project included every light in every room, every exhaust fan, every ceiling fan, and 60 motorized shades: 279 loads, connected to 40 CLX modules in five CAEN enclosures. Control is achieved via one of 90 Cameo flush keypads or one of 12 Isys wireless touchpanels.
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Electronics Design Group
Piscataway, NJ
http://www.edgusa.com
This 1100+ square foot home theater has a 12-foot ceiling and 21 seats. Its high end electronics, lighting, HVAC and motorized drapery are all controlled by one MT-1000C MiniTouch wireless touchpanel. The two equipment racks, projector, and lighting loads are in an equipment area hidden behind the bar, and the speakers are concealed behind acoustical panels.
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T&T Communications
Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, UK
http://www.tandt-communications.com
This Crestron-controlled home is exceptionally technology intensive. It has an array of lighting types with 130 lighting circuits tied into 20 keypads; 24 discrete zones of radiant heat with remote air and slab temperature sensors connected to centralized Crestron thermostats, and 16 audio and eight video Crestron-distributed zones, including an on-premise professional recording studio.
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Paragon Technology Group
Aspen, CO
http://www.paragon-usa.com
A 10 camera security system; integrated lighting and shade control; HVAC control of all 37 zones, and pool, hot tub and Polycom Video Conferencing controls are complemented by a custom-integrated link to/from the phone system that can shut the phone voice processor on and off with one button push. 25 touchpanels, five keypads, and seven handheld remotes, along with XPanel and VPNs, give the homeowners complete control - wherever in the world they happen to be.
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