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Dive into the future of intelligent living and working with our Smarter Spaces Content Hub. You'll find the latest insights, trends, and real-world examples of how technology is transforming our homes and businesses. We explore the intersection of technology and design, showcasing how smart solutions can enhance lives, elevate experiences, and create truly connected spaces.

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Join industry leaders, influencers, and experts as they share inspiring stories of how spectacular technology is transforming the way we live and work, creating truly connected spaces.

The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 24

Before any residential project begins, there is one critical step: the discovery process. In this episode of Smarter Spaces, we hear how luxury integrators uncover what clients really need — often before clients even know themselves. From asking the right questions to introducing innovative solutions, discovery is where great experiences are built.

Joe and Joey Calise of Sights-N-Sounds, a family-run integration business, share how they approach client relationships, define project goals, and translate vision into reality.

Learn:

  • What happens during the residential discovery process
  • How integrators identify client needs, wants, and expectations
  • Why education is key when introducing new technologies
  • How strong relationships drive better project outcomes

In this episode, you’ll get valuable insights into building smarter spaces from the ground up.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 23

Why would a dealer decide not to specialize – taking on both commercial and residential projects? How does a dealer tackle both residential and commercial projects? What crossover exists? Are they separate departments? Service teams? Don Cavicchi, Founder and CEO, CAV Custom Solutions, answers those questions and many more.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 22

Commercial lighting is much more than illuminating tasks or lighting eating and shopping spaces — it’s about supporting the architectural and interior story by creating an environment. Here we’ll explore just what’s involved in lighting design for commercial spaces with Avraham Mor, founder and CEO of Morlights.

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The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 21

Earlier this year, Crestron rolled out our Modern Workplace Certification path. Now we’re releasing an online version. It was built for workplace designers, sales teams, consultants, and on-site IT and AV professionals. But how do we define modern work — and how do we determine just what tech and training needs to be part of the curriculum? We dig into those questions with Kyle Marles, manager of curriculum development at Crestron.

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Music for Business

A platform called SoundMachine is now available for commercial deployments on the Crestron DM NAX® Audio-over-IP platform.

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4GD Village

Copehill Down Village, located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is a purpose-built military training settlement that was constructed in the 1980s to provide a European-style backdrop. Comprised of 82 buildings, the village was designed to simulate realistic urban environments for troops engaging in combat training, reflecting settings relevant to operations during the Cold War and beyond. Today, it continues to serve as a valuable resource for preparing soldiers for complex urban warfare scenarios.

Blogs

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Smart Home Tech = Smart Investment

The numbers tell the story: Investing in smart home technology can increase a home’s value. But getting the right tech for the client requires asking the right questions — and planning for the future.

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The Crestron Experience Center in Midtown Manhattan

Crestron’s newest immersive space shows off a tremendous range of commercial and residential solutions, all in a prime location. Built for multiple uses — from demos to events to acting as a functional workspace, the CEC is the ultimate expression of Crestron tech in a setting that’s open to the public.

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A Flexible, High-Impact Space in Action with Automate VX

A room in Crestron’s offices in Cypress, CA, features a Crestron solution that employs all the benefits of our 1 Beyond cameras, the Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution, Crestron control, and much more. It’s built with intelligent video solutions that can adapt to any room configuration quickly and easily. Here’s a look at how it’s all put together.

Case Studies

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Naturally Comfortable Living

Nestled within Park City, Utah, this private, wellness-focused community offers an exceptional mountain living experience. Velvære Residences are a 60-acre development features 115 thoughtfully planned residences, including cabins, homes, and expansive estate sites, all with coveted ski-in/ski-out access. Year-round recreation is abundant, with winter skiing complemented by summer activities such as hiking, biking, water sports, and fly fishing, creating a true all-season retreat.

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Bold Brick House

This Lonetree, Colorado property is a design-forward smart home that thoughtfully blends industrial, modern, and farmhouse architecture into a cohesive family friendly oasis. Grounded in its natural surroundings with a touch of novelty, the house is wrapped in rich red brick contrasted with black metal siding and window treatments. The exterior features are carried inside with large brick walls, black accent trims, and wood details appearing throughout the living spaces.

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CFC

CFC is a specialist insurance provider and a pioneer in emerging risk, specifically cyber insurance, offering cutting-edge insurance products, autonomous underwriting, and deploying advanced threat intelligence. Headquartered in London, the company is committed to delivering unparalleled service to partners and customers since its founding in 1997.