The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront
of innovation in the home technologies industry. The finalists for 2009 are outlined
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Best Digital Convergence Project
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Digital Interiors, Inc.
Atlanta Magazine Dream Home
Digital Interiors integrated the ultimate home technology into the 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home, creating control, automation and entertainment systems that are innovative, functional and easy-to-use for this three-story showplace.
http://www.diiatl.com
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Futurian Systems Ltd.
The Elegant Estate
Expansive Luxury Home With All The High-Tech Features
http://www.futuriansystems.com
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Best Green Project
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SmartHouse Integration LLC
Carey Residence / Codding Cottage
SmartHouse Integration equipped the highest scoring LEED Platinum home in Florida with HAI's OMNI-IIe Security, energy management, and lighting controller. ELAN SA8.6 for audio/video distribution with VIA touch screen controllers.
http://www.smarthouseintegration.com
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Advanced Technologies
Parade of Homes "Green" House
Built as a 2008 Parade of Homes entry, this house utilizes several levels of environmentally safe practices. The addition of solar energy to power multiple systems makes this house unique.
http://www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com
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Best Home Theater/Media Room
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MEDIA DESIGN ASSOCIATES
"Piece de Resistance"
The Homeowners love to entertain and as a result, they wanted to create a high-performing entertainment space with a tremendous amount of elegance and glamour.
http://www.mda-usa.com
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Worthington Entertainment Systems
"The Royal Prince Theater"
The goal was to transform an obscure abandoned room with countless structural obstacles into a custom theater that was aesthetically beautiful yet capable of providing a powerful entertainment experience!
http://wowtheater.com
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Digital Interiors, Inc.
Atlanta Magazine Dream Home, Home Theater
Digital Interiors integrated the ultimate home technology into the 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home, creating a stunning, integrated home theater and adjacent gaming room.
http://www.diiatl.com
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Home Systems
Pestone Theater
Take a basement spare utility area and turn it into a cutting edge theater system with starlight ceiling, 2:35 Cinemascope projection system and cutting edge sound.
http://www.homesystemsusa.com
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Fultech Solutions, Inc
Stevens' Home Cinema
FulTech provided a high-end custom home cinema, offering full 1080p HD video, on a large projection screen, with THX Surround, as well as the ability to watch multiple videos, simultaneously.
http://www.fultechsolutions.com
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Advanced Technologies
The Blair House Theater
The client/builder wanted a dedicated theater room that reflected the custom accents used throughout this "dream" house. This collaboration is a showcase for both the builder and system integrator.
http://www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com
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Best Integrated Security Project
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Cyber Home Networks, Inc.
David Silver Security
Our client wanted a security/fire system that had special detection devices as part of the system and a CCTV system that blended into the style of his new home.
http://www.cyberhomeinc.com
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Sawyers Control Systems
Manhattan Brownstone
Sawyers designed for our client a seamless, Integrated Solution for Access Control, Closed Circuit Cameras, Burgular and Fire Protection System with Environmental Monitoring operated with Crestron Multi-Tasking Touchscreens.
http://www.sawyerscontrols.com
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eLifespaces
Mountainside Retreat
Burglary, life safety and CCTV security systems were designed and installed addressing requirements ranging from time lap recording to the homeowner's desire to utilize IP based cameras for remote access.
http://www.elifespaces.com
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Advanced Technologies
The Blair House Security and Automation
The client/builder wanted a state of the art home that reflected all his capabilities throughout this "dream" house. This project is a showcase for both the builder and system integrator.
http://www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com
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Best Lighting Control Project
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Hi-Tech Home
Cobb Smart Home
As the owner of our company, Jay Cobb wanted to integrate A/V, security, thermostat, and lighting control into one easy to use system. The lighting control was the most intriguing.
http://www.hitechhome.net
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Audio Video Interiors, Inc.
Dick Ski Residence
New construction project,spanning 5 years,integrating lighting, audio/video, HVAC, home theater, security, CCTV, and access via one custom Crestron control system. The system was completed in phases due to construction delays.
http://www.audiovideointeriors.net
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eLifespaces
Mountainside Retreat
Having an electrical engineer for a homeowner, this eLifespaces' project was incredibly innovative by incorporating a multitude of lighting fixtures and lighting design for creating vibrant scenes throughout the home.
http://www.elifespaces.com
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iLuxe Innovation,LLC
Our Mountain Home, William & Elizabeth Green Residence
Beautiful mountain retreat in The Settings of Black Mountain, NC. The project required post drywall lighting controls that would blend with the architecture and style and yet be highly functional.
http://www.iLuxeInnovation.com
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Cyber Home Networks, Inc.
Silver Residence - Lighting Control
David (homeowner) wanted a lighting system that didn't just control the lights but a system that would create a living experience that enhances his families lifestyle for safety and comfort.
http://www.cyberhomeinc.com
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Advanced Technologies
The Blair House Lighting Integration
The client/builder wanted a state of the art home that reflected all his capabilities throughout this "dream" house. This project is a showcase for both the builder and system integrator.
http://www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com
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forTech Solutions, Inc.
White House
Implement and integrate lighting control and LED lighting to automate all front and back yard lights, fountains, and ponds. Integrate whole house audio/video system with feedback and ease of controlability.
http://www.fortechsolutions.com
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Best Multi-Room Audio/Video Project
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All Around Technology
Modernist Renovation
A large-scale home automation project in an historic home that included A/V distribution, lights, shades, computer networks, clean power distribution, home theater, security, CCTV, access control, and extensive sub-system integration.
http://www.allaroundtech.com
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Hi-Tech Home
Ratzlaff Smart Home
The project here was to create a cutting-edge automated home complete with a dedicated theater, comfort control, and all of the technological trimmings.
http://www.hitechhome.net
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Advanced Technologies
The Blair House Multi room A/V
The client/builder wanted a state of the art home that reflected all his capabilities throughout this "dream" house. This project is a showcase for both the builder and system integrator.
http://www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com
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MEDIA DESIGN ASSOCIATES
WOODFIELD PROJECT
Clients were undergoing a signifcant renovation and one of their primary desires was to have a sophisticated and elegant audio and video distribution sytem and a dedicated home theater.
http://www.mda-usa.com
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Best Retrofit Project
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Cybermation, Inc.
"Lazarus" Retrofit
This is a story of integrator CPR, to resurrect a dream system from the dead after another integrator spent 18 months attempting to install A/V and security.
http://www.cybermationinc.com
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Audio Video Interiors, Inc.
Dodero Residence
This 12,000 square foot residence, originally built in the 1980's, required updating the wiring infrastructure, adding distributed music & video, and various media systems all controlled by Crestron.
http://www.audiovideointeriors.net
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Cyber Home Networks, Inc.
Lyons Lake Retrofit - Sullivan County NY
Cyber Home Networks, Inc was asked to bring a nearly one hundred year old stone foundation estate in todays technology without disturbing the historic look and feel of the estate.
http://www.cyberhomeinc.com
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eLifespaces
Old Mount Pleasant
eLifespaces designed, installed and integrated a collection of advanced electronic systems to help these homeowners capture our industry's newest entertainment options in their home built over a decade ago.
http://www.elifespaces.com
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Hi-Tech Home
Turner Luxury Home
In the Turner project we updated a home built decades ago with cutting edge technology, and without losing any of the charm a beautiful older home.
http://www.hitechhome.net
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forTech Solutions, Inc.
White House
Implement and integrate lighting control and LED lighting to automate all front and back yard lights, fountains, and ponds. Integrate whole house audio/video system with feedback and ease of controlability.
http://www.fortechsolutions.com
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Best Universal Design Home - NEW
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Link Your House, Inc.
Mathon Residence
Guided by principles of Universal Design, Link Your House created an adaptable living environment; tolerant of the homeowner's physical disability and flexible to accommodate age-related changes in sensory perception.
http://www.linkyourhouse.com
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Community of the Year - NEW
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Mercedes Homes/ S&S Electric
Mercedes Homes Community of Toulon
S&S Electric's ongoing partnership with Mercedes Homes in the Toulon Community introduces unique technology upgrades into the production environment to address consumers' lifestyle demands, meanwhile increasing revenue for both partners.
http://www.ss-electric.com
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Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $35,000 - $100,000)
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Hi-Tech Home
Ratzlaff Smart Home
The project here was to create a cutting-edge automated home complete with a dedicated theater, comfort control, and all of the technological trimmings.
http://www.hitechhome.net
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T1 Technologies, Inc.
Sunland
To support home technology within the next 10 years, we reconstructed the home with lighting system, whole house audio video, surveillance, data communication and window media center PCs.
http://www.t1technologies.com
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Advanced Technologies
The Blair House Custom Home
The client/builder wanted a "dream" house that anticipated his family's needs. This collaboration is a showcase for both the builder and system integrator.
http://www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com
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Home of the Year (installed price up to $35,000)
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Mercedes Homes/ S&S Electric
Mercedes Homes: The Hinen Family Residence
S&S Electric worked in concert with Mercedes Homes to create a TechHome with the ability to expand to include new technologies in order to address the Hinens' lifestyle demands.
http://www.ss-electric.com
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Future Smart Homes Today
Seaside Home
Our clients vacation home on the beach in New Seabury, MA on Cape Cod. They wanted to be able to entertain, control and monitor their home while there and away.
http://www.fsht.com
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Innovation Award
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DSI Entertainment Systems
This project was a new construction Spanish style residence that was designed to be period authentic, yet have the latest in audio/video, lighting controls, and systems integration.
http://www.dsientertainment.com
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forTech Solutions, Inc.
White House
Implement and integrate lighting control and LED lighting to automate all front and back yard lights, fountains, and ponds. Integrate whole house audio/video system with feedback and ease of controlability.
http://www.fortechsolutions.com
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Luxury Home of the Year (installed price between $100,000 - $500,000)
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Digital Interiors, Inc.
Atlanta Magazine Dream Home
Digital Interiors integrated the ultimate home technology into the 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home, creating systems three levels of control and entertainment that are innovation, functional and easy to use.
http://www.diiatl.com
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SmartHome UAE
E60 Emirates Hills Villa - Dubai
A Classical Home, with Extreme technological Challenge. Client want to Have Energy Saving, Simplicity and Ease in Use, But Does Not Like to See any Object to Standing out Odd
http://www.smarthomeuae.com
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eLifespaces
Mountainside Retreat
Striving to capture the vision of this homeowner, eLifespaces designed, installed and integrated a collection of advanced technologies utilizing system components from specialized manufacturers in varying disciplines.
http://www.elifespaces.com
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Home Systems
Saddle River Residence
Extremely advanced Crestron automation & entertainment project in a 10,000' home spa recreation area expansion. Project entails controlling audio/video, 16 skylights, lighting, shades, and several media systems from housewide touchscreens
http://www.homesystemsusa.com
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Cybermation, Inc.
Scott & Kim Carlson Estate
To provide the consummate end-to-end, multi-building, indoor/outdoor integrated system w/all-encompassing GUI, highest quality with sensitivity to price, all blended to the customer's architectural tastes and technology passions.
http://www.cybermationinc.com
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Hi-Tech Home
Turner Luxury Home
In the Turner project we updated a home built decades ago with cutting edge technology, and without losing any of the charm a beautiful older home.
http://www.hitechhome.net
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Home Systems
Villa Papillon
This Advanced home automation system offers Touch screen system control of the homes lighting, window shades & curtains, ceiling fans, security system, CCTV video, intercom communications, entertainment, theater, and more
http://www.homesystemsusa.com
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Ultimate Home of the Year (installed price above $500,000)
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All Around Technology
Modernist Renovation
A large-scale home automation project in an historic home that included A/V distribution, lights, shades, computer networks, clean power distribution, home theater, security, CCTV, access control, and extensive sub-system integration.
http://www.allaroundtech.com
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