Inside Stories (Case Studies) - Residential
Inside Stories
demonstrates Crestron solutions applied in both unusual and familiar settings. This series is a testament to the ingenuity, creativity and diligence of our loyal dealers and programmers. Inside Stories focuses on specific
vertical markets such as Education, Government & Military, Residential, and Corporate to provide relevant application stories for dealers and end users. The stories below feature practical summaries, descriptions and photos of real installations.
Some stories are available to read online and some are available as brochures for immediate download in PDF format. The downloadable brochures make excellent marketing collateral for sales meetings to illustrate how Crestron control and automation solutions work for customers in any market.
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Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 At the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe competition in Madrid, student builders from the University of Florida's M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction deploy Crestron Green Light® energy management technology in its award-winning sustainable home. Complete environmental system and home automation design features lighting control, occupancy sensors, HVAC control, touchpanel control and much more. Models Included: CEN-IDOCV, CEN-SW-POE-5, CEN-WAP-ABG-CM, CHV-RTHS, CHV-THSTAT, CNX-B8, DIN-1DIMU4, DIN-AO8, DIN-AP2, DIN-BLOCK, DIN-PWS50, GLS-ODT-W-1200, GLS-SIM, TPMC-3X, TPMC-4SM, TPMC-8L, CEN-IDOCV-DSW Download this story (PDF - 657 K) |
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Kasteel Domein Amerloo Kasteel Domein Amerloo is a 19th Century castle in Belgium that offers a 21st century lifestyle. The stately mansion is packed with the latest home automation technology. A Crestron home system was chosen as a single-platform solution to streamline and simplify the control of home entertainment, shades/blinds, climate control, security, intercoms, sauna, fireplaces and more. Features touchpanel control with more than 80 keypads and 20 wireless touchpanels for finger-touch simplicity across the vast property. Models Included: AV2, CHV-THSTAT, CNX-B8, CNX-BF12, CNX-PVID8X3, TPMC-8X, TPS-17 Download this story (PDF - 322 K) |
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iPad Integration Audio/Video Awakenings recently demonstrated Crestron functionality on an iPad connected to programmer Brent Christian's home. After discussing control options incorporating iPhones and the iPad, getting the clients to say "yes" was almost a formality, according to programmer Bill Reynolds. Models Included: AES, CEN-IDOCV, CNX-B12, CRESTRON-MOBILE-PRO-G, TPS-6L Download this story (PDF - 242 K) |
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Interior Designer's Luxury Home Retrofitting lighting control, climate control and shade control in an immaculate home without leaving signs that you were there, is a challenging proposition. When the client is the owner of one of the largest interior design firms in the Bay area, the task can be downright daunting. infiNet wireless technology and touchpanel control take this home automation project to new heights. Models Included: CHV-TSTATRF, CLF-DIMRFB, CLW-DIMS1RF, CLW-SWS1RF, PAC2M, QM-RMC, TPMC-12 Download this story (PDF - 835 K) |
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Waterfront Home With input from the sound-savvy homeowner, Sound Insights developed a cost-effective whole home entertainment design centered around the Adagio® AMS-AIP, Crestron’s highperformance, yet affordable digital home theater and multiroom audio distribution solution. What started as a home theater design and installation soon turned into a complete Crestron home automation system, including touchpanel control, lighting control and climate control. Models Included: AAE, AMS-AIP, CHV-TSTATRF, CLW-DIM1RF, CLW-DIM4RF, CLW-DIMS1RF, CLW-SW1RF, CP2E, HTT-B10X, PAC2, TPMC-8X, TPMC-8X-BTPE, TPMC-8X-DS, WPR-48 Download this story (PDF - 396 K) |
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High Tech Lake House Just an hour east of Atlanta, Lake Oconee is the second largest lake located entirely in Georgia, with over 19,050 acres and hundreds of docks. At one of those docks is a dream home that blends southern tranquility and charm with sophisticated technology controlled by Crestron. Models Included: AAE, AV2, C2N-CBD, CAEN-BLOCK, CLT-1DIM4, CLW-SLVD, CLX-2DIM8, ML-600, MT-1000C, PAC2M, PW-2420RU, TPS-4L, WPR-48 Download this story (PDF - 1.6 M) |
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For a family living just outside Las Vegas, NV, entertaining is a high priority; parties are hosted for business associates, friends and family every other week. Crestron controls audio, video, lighting, pool/spa effects, sliding roof, security, heating/air conditioning, as well as video, RGB and audio distribution, amplification and surround sound processing throughout this 16,660 square foot home. Models Included: C2N-DAP8, CNX-PVID8X4, QM-WMC, TPMC-4XG, TPMC-8X, TPS-4L Download this story (PDF - 2.38 M) |
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Marylebone Townhouse Goes DigitalMedia The first DigitalMedia integration in the UK enables seamless and pure HD digital audio and video distribution to eight LCD displays and audio zones throughout this luxurious London townhouse. Whole house touchpanel control is enabled by nine Crestron touchpanels, making this home automation installation a true one-of-a-kind. Models Included: AAE, CP2E, DM-MD16X16, DM-RMC-100, TPS-6L, TPS-6X Download this story (PDF - 464 K) |
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Crestron home automation technology gives the owners of this opulent English residence touchscreen control of every home system, including the pool floor and garden roof. A brilliant, Crestron-controlled lighting design highlights the marvelous gardens, and is just one piece of the unique system architecture that features many one-of-a-kind surprises. Models Included: C2N-SPWS300, CHV-RTHS, CHV-TSTAT, CLSI-C6, CNRFGWA-418, CNX-B8, CNX-PVID8X4, PRO2, TPMC-10, TPS-2000L Download this story (PDF - 551 K) |
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Entertaining in Scottsdale Extravagance and versatility define this home automation system, boasting a 15-seat home theater. Crestron AV processors distribute 24 zones of audio and video through the whole house, delivering sporting events to 23 large screen plasmas located throughout the 13,000SF crib. Crestron touchpanels, handheld remotes and keypads deliver one-touch control of all audio, video, lighting and security in this complete home entertainment desert paradise. Models Included: APAD, C2N-DB12, CEN-IDOC, CNX-BIPAD8, CNX-PVID8X3, TPMC-8X, TPS-12L, TPS-6L, TPS-6X Download this story (PDF - 969 K) |
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A guest might easily forget he is in a converted Victorian in a London suburb when visiting this home located in the exclusive Castelnau section of Barnes. Few Victorians were built to include an indoor pool (with access via thumbprint recognition), a game room and cinema viewing lounge. Every aspect of the home, from its widescreen home cinema system to multi-room AV, programmed lighting and electronic blinds, interior and exterior CCTV and door entry sub-systems, is fully automated for maximum safety and comfort. Models Included: AV2 Download this story (PDF - 874 K) |
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iDom House The eco-friendly iDom House on the banks of the Danube River in Slovakia offers proof makes full use of the natural light through the use of shade tilts programmed to move with the sun, solar panels and a geothermal pump. With those and other impressive conservation methods, the iDom house realizes vastly reduced energy costs and an eco-friendly carbon footprint. While the use of advanced technology does wonders for reduced consumption, it also enhances the state-of-the-art home theater, the sophisticated whole home AV system, the waterproof LCD monitor in the wall of a glass-lined pool and LCDs in the bathroom mirrors. Models Included: CNAMPX-16X60, PRO2 Download this story (PDF - 1.1 M) |
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This Crestron Integration Award-winning ultra-modern home is perched on the edge of the 19th century Highgate Cemetery in London, yet it seems to blend right it! The home incorporates seamless, intuitive controls of an elaborate home theater, the multi-room audio system and lighting and security functions. The home's retractable, pitched roof slides open when the owner wants to enjoy an expansive view of the city and the very peaceful surroundings. Models Included: TPMC-8X Download this story (PDF - 806 K) |
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Chalet Megeve After a full day mastering the slopes of majestic Mont Blanc located at the foot of the in the Italian-French Alps, most people might barely be able to lift a finger. And that's all this couple, owners of the Mont Blanc's Chalet Megeve, has to do to control this mountain chalet's many impressive automated features. The homeowners can quickly and easily control audio system and temperature settings in the sauna. Three guest bedrooms feature HD screens and iPod docking stations and there's a large plasma screen tucked away behind a retractable painting of the chalet in the main viewing area - the perfect way to unwind. Models Included: C2N-DAP8, CNAMPX-16X60, CNX-PAD8A, MT-1000C-BTP, STX-1700C, TPS-4L Download this story (PDF - 1.49 M) |
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Science author Arthur C. Clarke once noted that when a technology is sufficiently advanced, it is indistinguishable from magic. With that in mind, it appears Crestron has pulled yet another awe-inspiring masterpiece from its hat. With Crestron controls guiding his telescope, an eager astronomy aficionado can view an interstellar showcase of heavenly sights - literally putting the universe at his fingertips. Over 300 celestial bodies have been programmed at such precise calibrations that they required 30 steps each and over 500 hours to program. Crestron automation also allows him to open the dome's motorized hatch, reduce the exterior lighting and even take a photograph or display an object on any screen in the home. For this astronomer, Crestron is a real "star" performer. Models Included: TPMC-8X Download this story (PDF - 930 K) |
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The goal of the project is to promote "green" building and to provide a tool to educate homebuilders, homeowners and vendors. EcoManor is a 2006 EH Home of the Year award-winner. The TPMC-15L is the focal point of the system, monitoring systems such as electricity, geo-thermal energy, and water, and also displaying current energy usage, total consumption, money spent and return on investment figures in real-time. Crestron lighting, thermostats and CEN-IDOC are also included in this award-winning project. Models Included: CEN-IDOC Download this story (PDF - 909 K) |
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Pacific Digital Home Jeff Goold and his team at Pacific Digital Home find the Adagio® to be the perfect answer for a homeowner who starts out only wanting a "small distributed audio system with surround sound." Models Included: AAE Download this story (PDF - 104 K) |
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Chateau Britannia is a 12,000 square foot residence in Dallas, TX, and Electronic House 2007 Bronze Medal winner for Home of the Year. Advanced Home Theater Systems, a Plano-based Crestron dealer, implemented a home automation solution that integrates lighting control, security system and HVAC control, and whole house audio video distribution. Models Included: C2N-DAP8RC, C2N-IVDS24X24, CHV-TSTAT, CNAMPX-16X60, CNAMPX-7X200, CNX-PAD8A, CNX-PVID8X4, CNXRMC Download this story (PDF - 692 K) |
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Esquire House The popular upscale magazine Esquire has created the ultimate bachelor pad, model home in Beverly Hills, California. The $12 million, 11,000 square foot Mediterranean-style home features the creation of celebrated architects and celebrity interior designers. A Crestron Total Home Technology system met there criteria for "the world's more highly regarded premium brands". The Esquire House features many of Crestron's latest offerings, including award-winning products like the Isys i/O WiFi Touchpanel, waterproof remote, XM tuner and wall mounted touchpanels. Models Included: C2N-TXM, CNAMPX-16X60, CNX-PAD8A, CP2E, WPR-48 Download this story (PDF - 1.27 M) |
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Trump World Tower Penthouse The luxurious 6,000 square foot penthouse residence at Trump World Tower at United Nations Plaza will soon be a Crestron showcase. Installed technology will include DigitalMedia™ HD connectivity and AV switching, an ADMS Intermedia Delivery System™, V12 and V15 HD touchpanels and dedicated iPads. Models Included: ADMS, C2N-IVDS24X24, CEN-IDOCV, CHV-RTHS, CHV-THSTAT, DM-MD32X32, DM-RMC-100, DM-TX-300N, MC2E, PRO2, TPMC-3X, TPS-6L, V12, V15 Download this story (PDF - 224 K) |
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Assuming a commanding position on top of Manchester's iconic Beetham Tower, there is a penthouse like no other. Officially the highest living space in Britain, it occupies the top two floors of the 169 meter (554 ft), 48-story building. As you would expect from such a landmark development, the penthouse itself boasts the kind of all-encompassing Crestron control system that takes the concept of home automation to equally impressive heights. Models Included: C2N-DB12, C2N-TFM, CNAMPX-16X60, CNX-BIPAD8, PAC2M, PRO2, TPMC-8X, TPS-4L, TPS-6L Download this story (PDF - 1.34 M) |
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Luxury Chicago Condos on Lake Michigan When 47 luxury hi-rise condos were recently developed on Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile”, developers offered buyers a selection of high-end Crestron home automation and home theater options. Touch panel control and whole house audio distribution are just the beginning. Models Included: AADS, AES, APAD, ML-600, TPMC-8X Download this story (PDF - 397 K) |
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DeBao Mansion is one of the finest luxury residential towers in Taiwan. With stunning panoramic views, international club houses, grand ballrooms and exceptional gardens, DeBao is luxury living at its finest. Crestron touchpanels and handhelds provide the expansive apartments with state-of-the-art home automation technology that encompasses whole house lighting control, audio video distribution, shade/drape control and automated security systems with CCTV. Models Included: AV2, CLSI-C6, CLSI-C6M, MC2E, ML-600, MT-1000C, TPS-2000L Download this story (PDF - 192 K) |
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Little Venice Condo Blends Lighting Design and Crestron Control This unique apartment in London's Little Venice section blends Crestron lighting control with elegant lighting designs. The cool glass walkway on the second floor is tastefully accentuated as it overlooks the open living space. Crestron climate control systems ensure ultimate comfort and environmental efficiency. Models Included: CAEN, CHV-RTS, CLX-1DIM4, CLXI-4HSW4, CLX-PWS75, CNX-B12, DIN-8SW8, PAC2, TPS-4L, TPS-6L Download this story (PDF - 665 K) |
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Manor Home Condo Conversion With lofty home automation aspirations, this on-the-go couple selected a Crestron total home control solution to transform their smart home vision into reality. Crestron technology provides intuitive touch panel control of the unique home theater, whole house audio, lighting control and HVAC control. The result is an integrated whole home automation system that is friendly to both the homeowners and the environment. Models Included: AMS, APAD, CEN-IDOC, CLX-1DIM4, CNX-B8, CP2E, CRESTRON-MOBILE, DIN-AO8, TPMC-4XG, TPMC-8X, TPS-6L Download this story (PDF - 518 K) |
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A stunning apartment complex in Sunninghill, Berkshire features the first UK application of a unique control solution by SmartComm. This groundbreaking electronic concierge service performs the tasks a butler might, but in a fully automated way. Thirty-four apartments are complemented by private onsite facilities including a spa, luxurious sports and health facilities, tennis courts, running track, 50-foot heated swimming pool, fully-equipped gym and billiards room. Models Included: TPMC-8X Download this story (PDF - 458 K) |
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British TV actress Anthea Turner and businessman Grant Bovey enjoy a state-of-the-art Crestron control solution in their London penthouse apartment, thanks to the systems integration firm Creative Home Cinema. Complemented by panoramic views of the River Thames, this apartment is a virtual showcase of innovative home technology. Models Included: AV2, C2ENET-1, C2N-DAP8RC, CNAMPX-16X60, CNAMPX-7X200, CNRFGWA, CNX-PAD8A, CNX-PVID8X4, MT-1000C, STX-1700CXP Download this story (PDF - 1.02 M) |
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Crestron automation has reached new heights as the control system for a prestigious luxury apartment in Islington. In creating this smart home technology marvel, the humble abode features one of the first Crestron Windows Media Centre interfaces in Europe. The fully integrated pad is teeming with Crestron controls. It features two-way touchpanel control of the media center PC, browsing of the media library, live or recorded programming throughout, CCTV camera views, thermostat adjustments and more. Models Included: CHV-TSTAT, TPMC-8X Download this story (PDF - 131 K) |
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