Introduction to Lighting Control

 

Advances in electronic technology have made it possible to create systems that greatly enhance a homeowner’s lifestyle. As custom homes in Southern California and elsewhere become larger and more luxurious, discriminatng buyers are searching for solutions that are functional, reliable, and easy to use.

Many lighting control/home automation products have been introduced in the past few years. Most of these products are designed for the mass market, offered at price points which make them affordable to the average homeowner whose requirements are limited. They are generally good products that perform as they should. But most of these products are not suitable for custom homes.

Because of their size and level of sophistication, custom homes require products that have the capability to perform many functions simultaneously over a wide area, and with minimal personal input. This is achieved through computerization and the use of sensors, timers, and programs that create scenes, pathways, and environmental control. Quality home automation solutions must also integrate completely and seamlessly with other systems such as HVAC, security, audio/video, pools and spas, irrigation, etc.

The system will be serving the homeowner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will never take a vacation. That is the reason that when building a custom home, the owner should give very careful consideration to the selection of a system, as well as to the company which will design, install, program, and service it.

We will demonstrate why Vantage Controls are the standard in lighting control/home automation for custom homes, and why Gonneville Inc. has become the leader in the design, installation, and integration of these fine products.