Owner of Innovative Integration, Joe Valcik parlayed his passion for sound into fueling the integrated connected home passions of his clients.
The genesis of this project, executed by the Clearwater, Fla.-based integration team at Easy Living with Technology, was a custom integration in a new home in the Georgia golf community of Reynolds Lake Oconee, east of Atlanta and west of Augusta (of Masters Tournament fame), for an existing client who had been over the moon about the integrator’s earlier work…
A beautiful home being built piece by piece will always present obstacles, but the success of the project is highlighted by which component of the industry tandem takes care of the challenges efficiently. And although the sprawling California home with panoramic views of Lake Sherwood and Italian inspired themes might seem like an effortless picture, it was up to Mike…
Nice/Nortek Control announced today the completion of a project crafted to simplify life’s daily tasks and create a specially adapted smart home for one of America’s wounded heroes through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) Program. With the help of ELAN control systems and dealer BRAVAS Austin, retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jason Tabansky can now…
TOLA Expo 2022 to be held in Dallas, Texas, will Host 50+ Exhibitor Brands, 400+ Dealer/Integrator Attendees, 40+ Educational Courses and More! The 2nd Annual TOLA Expo 2022 for custom integration is announced for May 4-5, 2022, at the World Trade Center in Dallas, Texas. In the South-Central sales territory, most know the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas region as TOLA.…
When a homeowner puts care into their architecture and decoration, it is even more important that any integrated technology not impede on their artistry. Instead, custom home technology can enhance and beautify the existing space. For Roberto Galvez, director general for Asimov Zero, the chance to transform an already luxurious space came when the owners of a 5,000-sq.-ft. penthouse asked his firm…
The Latest High-Performance Surround Sound AVRs Offer Stunning 8K Video, Multi-Room Streaming and Voice Control Capabilities
I feel that designers are going to have to develop tighter relationships with integrators in order to keep up with both client demand and the products that are available.
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. releases Vectorworks 2022 emphasizing product quality improvements, superior performance and the user experience. This latest release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD and Vision. In addition, Vectorworks reveals its comprehensive solution for designers working within multiple industries has been renamed to accurately reflect its full range of design and BIM…
We’re keeping up the pace with this fast-moving industry by announcing our very own podcast. Launching on Wednesday, the Connected Design Podcast will make it easy for busy designers and custom integrators to get their fill on the latest trends and news, who’s who in the integration and design network, reflections on where we’ve been and where we’re going and much more.…