This project, ‘The Master’s Enclave’, marked the third time these clients called upon the work of Bridger Automation for a whole home solution. Having that history allowed Bridger Automation to put together a proposal that fit their exact needs, and was comprehensive in terms of control, aesthetics, and functionality.

At the heart of this installation is an RTI XP8v processor, which is used as the primary control system for lighting, blinds, curtains, louvres, fans, fireplaces, and AV systems.

Bridger Automation says the moods the house evokes through lighting, audio, video, and automation were ultimately what made the project so rewarding. The lighting design, for example, was subtly and strategically placed throughout the home to offer a warm ambience at night. The clients also wanted their home to smoothly transition from day to night around a natural, sunset time clock.

So, each evening, a scene is triggered one hour before sunset which turns selected lighting groups on including all exterior lights and curtains closed. During a second scene, all lighting circuits are slowly shut off so that only the landscape lights remain on during the night.

Similarly in the morning, the sun shines through the large windows on the east and north sides of the building. Two hours after dawn breaks, the motorised window shutters are raised to let sunlight flood the area without the harsh glare of the early morning sun.

For privacy at night, motorised curtains and shades were introduced, especially since the house backs onto a golf course that lights up every night. Because these scenes run on a sunset/sunrise clock, the clients never need to worry about adjusting them with the change of seasons.

Equipment List

Apple

AVGear

Avico

BluStream

Clipsal

Epson

Firetronics

Foxtel

FSH

Grandview

LuxPort

NHT

Origin Acoustics

Paradox

Pioneer

Rosslare

Samsung

Sanus

Serve Edge

Sonance

Takex

UniFi

Vodaphone