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Annual Military

Circadian

Lighting

Goes

Residential Luncheon

Friday, November 16

Yep, lighting can be an incredible aesthetic only part of what 11:30 am – 1:30 pm GSABA Ballroom
addition to a build. LED lighting offers much The Pyramid Group

more than just efficiency — it can bend and brought to the table
during the two and
twist, becoming an architectural element. half years this home’s

But there’s another aspect of lighting that’s gaining systems went from
traction: the notion of “human-centric” lighting that adds blueprints to bio-
to the wellness of a building’s occupants. It’s a concept rhythmic reality.
that’s been used by a growing number of business The home also
spaces to provide a better environment for employees. boasts multiple zones
Now, it’s being adopted in residential applications, too. of distributed audio
Here’s a striking example of how lighting fills the roles and video, climate
of both beauty and benefit: The home pictured above control, blinds and
is a vacation destination quite close to the legendary St. curtains, lighting,
Andrews’ golf course in Scotland. It’s owned by a family discrete video
in the United States who visits the property frequently — monitoring and door It is time to share Thanksgiving with the soldiers
which means jet lag is often an issue. access, a remote HD “wildlife” camera to glimpse the who are away from home for the holidays,
fauna on the Scottish shoreline, and gate and door
While the home was being built, the family consulted often for the fi rst time. Because this becomes
a UK-based firm called The Pyramid Group. The security controls. their “Family Holiday,” we try very hard to
Pyramid team, using a custom set of drivers from The control systems include an easy-to operate user make it special!
Control4, integrated a hybrid set of DMX and DALI interface that also gives the owner a remote monitoring
luminaires throughout the building that were linked to an feature so that the family can check in on their vacation GSABA & Building Believers are requesting
astronomical clock. estate from their home in the States. the help of both volunteers and donations to
The result? Lighting that not only accentuates the But it’s the lighting in this luxury build that really grabs the be able to host this luncheon. Any donation
lines and spaces of this custom build, but also mimics headlines. And although the solution’s part of a high- large or small is appreciated!
natural sunlight on the cloudiest of Scottish afternoons. end home, the technology exists for more modest budgets.
This lighting scheme is in tune with the circadian This NAHBNow guest post is from Ed Wenck, content To Donate Contact Building Believers
rhythms of its human owners, and helps re-regulate marketing manager for CEDIA, the industry association
the residents’ internal, natural clocks, even after they’ve where you can find local professionals who design and Bryan Lee (210) 705-4714 bryan@leelanddesign.com
crossed an ocean and multiple time zones. integrate technology for the connected home. Wanda Herber (210) 913-5656 cfherber@yahoo.com
The automated lighting system in this building is NAHB SEPTEMBER 2018

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