4 Big Questions Architects Have About Smart Home Automation

As a home automation installer, we work with many architects and builders throughout the Southlake, Texas area, and it’s kind of funny how often the same questions come up. Especially for construction firms just dipping into the smart home automation market, it can seem daunting.

If you’re in that boat, we hope this article will be useful to you. Below, we answer the most common questions about smart home technology we hear during the home planning and construction process.

See also: Make Homes Smart from the Start

What exactly is home automation?

Smart home automation is technology that allows the homeowner to simplify and customize the way they interact with their home. This means everything from motorized window shades, smart lighting and audio/video, temperature control and more.

Homeowners can control these systems via a single remote or device such as an iPad or another touchscreen device. Home automation carries many benefits like saving energy, increasing convenience and simplifying tasks for the homeowner, ultimately providing a luxurious living experience.

What role do architects play?

The construction phase of a new house is the best time to incorporate smart home technology, but the plans for where and how to incorporate that technology need to come earlier. Architects play a key role in ensuring that smart technology is woven seamlessly throughout the property.

By collaborating with a home automation installer throughout the home planning process, architects can make certain that their vision for the home isn’t marred by walls that have to be reopened for wiring, windows that need retrofit shading solutions, in-wall touchpanels that seem out of place, and so forth.

Is pre-wiring really necessary?

Pre-wiring is one of the best things construction firms can do to set up a home for smart technology success. By wiring the home before walls are closed up, we can ensure that every room has the necessary power and meets the required needs for the technology to work properly – without having to cut into walls that are already sealed.

In short, it’s not necessary if you want smart technology in a home, but it is far more cost-effective and efficient.

What’s the best way to get started with smart home automation?

By working with a home automation installer! One of the main deterrents to offering smart technology during the construction process is the steep learning curve. There are so many different solutions and ways to implement them!

Instead of trying to tackle it all yourself, you can leave the technology to us. We provide builders and architects with the plans, expertise, guidance, and collaboration to guarantee success with home automation.

If you’re interested in learning more about our partnerships with builders, architects, and other trade organizations throughout the greater Dallas area, contact us here or give us a call at (817) 980-0347.