Re: What would you do differently if you were to automate a new home from scratch?

["Carlos" <csa2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marc_F_Hult wrote:

> Existing or new construction?
>      If existing, do you plan renovation of infrastructure, remodeling?
>
> Construction? US/Canada (wood?) or Hispanoam=E9rica (wood? masonry?)
>
> Self-installed ? Yes, no, some?
> Self-maintained ? Yes, no, some ?
>
> Number of stories?
>
> Square feet/meters?
>
> Budgets for  lighting, "home automation", security, and
>              media/entertainment ?


It is an existing, masonry construction, which will be partially
remodelled.

The solution does not have to be self-installed, but should be mostly
self-maintained.  It has three stories, about 7500 square feet (700
square meters).

The budget for the automation is $15,000 to $20,000 - but that includes
the plasma TV's and speaker system.

HTH