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AHT Global and the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosted continuing education courses last Tuesday evening, September 16, 2014. The event took place at the Miami Center for Architecture and Design (MCAD). Two of AHT Global’s long time partners presented courses. The first course was by Crestron’s Bill Hatcher who presented “Daylight Design with Shading Solutions”. …
The annual convention of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) was bigger than ever in 2014. Beginning September 10 and ending September 13, over 480 exhibitors filled the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. There were 110 different specialty training sessions offered this year, of which 48 had never been presented before. The dominant theme for home entertainment: cutting …
Imagine perfect sound, perfect acoustics, pristine notes, and no reverberation or distortion. The Meridian Audio DSP8000 Loudspeaker achieves that perfection, but what makes it so elite? In this post, we will dissect several features of the DSP8000 and discover why it has become known by many as one of the most sought after loudspeakers in the audio industry. Specialty Cabinets …
A home cinema is the pride and joy for many homeowners including the little ones. If you have children, chances are they will spend more time in the media room then anyone else in your family. In this post, we explore several home cinema options that make your home theater or media room more child-friendly. Child–Friendly Furniture Durable comfy furniture …
The TSD-2020 beautifully combines a Crestron touch screen and HD video into one slim and lightweight touch control surface that permits total control of your home. Its 20” full HD display offers a larger viewing surface for controlling AV, lighting, security, temperature and other technologies in your home while also delivering excellent video as an HDTV or computer monitor. Its high-sensitivity surface gives touch response …
Remote controls, in their earliest forms, were used to control boats. Nikola Tesla invented this form of remote control by radio, not knowing that his initial innovation would later be built upon and used for people’s day to day lives. From the very first wired “Lazy Bones” remote invented by Eugene Polley to the first-ever wireless television remote invented by …
Many retailers and tech companies have created so-called DIY home automation products, promising to save the consumer money and make home technology easier than ever. Unfortunately, these products cause a nightmare for set-up and a headache when it comes to integrating multiple automated devices into one control system. Trouble With Individual DIY Devices Some home automation devices can indeed by installed and …
Crestron’s reputation as a leader in the world of automation and control systems is well established, but it seems Crestron products are even further ahead of the curve than you might have thought. An announcement earlier this month that Crestron was among those names listed as a finalist for the CEDIA’s Manufacturers’ Excellence Award set a few people scratching their …
Gadgets and electronic devices have long been considered man’s territory mainly because men enjoy the challenge of making automation do “cool stuff.” This mode of thinking is so pervasive that articles talking about home automation make reference to products or plans with a high WAF or “Wife Acceptance Factor.” The challenge becomes less about what home automation can do and …
With many outdoor areas becoming a place of comfort and entertainment, outdoor integrated technology has become a necessity. Lets explore several popular outdoor integrations. Outdoor Audio Video Control all outdoor televisions and audio zones. AHT can install an unlimited number of outdoor audio and video zones which enables control of specific music and video in certain areas of your estate. …