Smart Lighting Creates a Beautiful and Healthy Environment

People were undoubtedly amazed when the first modern light switch was invented in the 1880s. About 75 years later, Lutron, the world leader in lighting control, came out with the first dimmer switch. Today, our lighting transforms throughout the day based on available daylight and all we have to do is sit back and watch.

Smart lighting is one of the up-and-coming markets that is growing exponentially. From 2020 to 2030, the global smart lighting market is expected to quadruple, from about $11 billion to $44 billion. It’s safe to say that there will come a day when future generations need to search the history archives to find out what an "old-fashioned" light switch looked like.

So, what does that mean to builders, architects, and homeowners? It’s time to embrace the technology that's changing how we live our lives daily, helping us use light to create beautiful, healthy environments while saving energy. Let's look at how smart lighting control is transforming homes in Crystal Bay, NV.

Learn what sets Sierra Integrated Systems apart in the world of luxury home theater design

Dedicated home theaters are unlike any other entertainment space. Every element — from the placement of the screen to the arrangement of the seats to the acoustic calibration — is designed and engineered specifically to create the optimal movie-watching environment.

Home theater design that delivers the highest quality entertainment experience requires industry knowledge, design skills, sound engineering skills, and project management expertise that simply aren’t in the wheelhouse of many builders, architects, and homeowners. 

Whether you’re a design-build professional or homeowner commissioning a private theater in Truckee, CA, we recommend leaning on the knowledge and expertise of a professional like Sierra Integrated Systems to ensure that all your expectations are met. Keep reading to learn what we bring to the table for every home theater project.

See for Yourself What Your Nevada Lifestyle Could Be Like with Intuitive Technology

Updated: October 2nd, 2024.

Imagine controlling all of your Reno-area home's smart devices with a single tap of a button. Home automation systems let you manage devices easily by tapping a button, saying a voice command, or prescheduling actions.

You've likely seen the same names repeatedly pop up as you dive into researching home automation: Crestron, Savant, and Control4.

The brands listed above are the three biggest players in the smart home industry and have been around for years! Of the three, Control4 has made its way to the top of the list. That's in large part because of its user-friendly interface and third party integrations.

Home automation integration can bring more comfort, convenience, and luxury to your lifestyle. Keep reading to get an overview of Control4 and what this intuitive, sophisticated platform can do.

Include Lighting Design Early in the Process for the Best Results for Your Clients

Even though lights are the first thing we notice when walking into a room, many underestimate the power of lighting design. It’s not only a crucial part of any building project, but timing is also of the essence because it needs to be considered and planned for from the very beginning.

Neglecting lighting design during your Reno, NV project or not addressing it during its early stages is a guaranteed and unnecessary headache. Your best bet is always to partner with a lighting designer and have them work closely with architects, electricians, and builders from the start. This collaboration will inevitably lead to a hiccup-free project with amazing results.

Read on and set your project up for success!