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Understanding client requirements is the first step in creating a successful project. At the heart of this process is the design engineering team that interacts with our sales staff to ensure accurate representation of the client requirement. We've tapped our knowledge of working on thousands of projects to come up with a simple but effective questionnaire.
 
Communications (Phone, Intercom, Computer, TV)  
 
  • Standard consumer telephone lines or central system with extensions? Intercom? Voicemail?
  • Cordless telephones? How many? Which rooms?
  • Door and/or gate phones?
  • Wired and/or wireless internet access throughout the residence? Standard speed or highest?
   
Security (Burglar and Fire Monitoring)
   
  • Basic security system securing all perimeter doors and windows?
  • Interior spaces secured with motion detectors? Strategic glass break sensors?
  • Standard heat and smoke detectors?
  • Exterior surveillance cameras? How many? Where?
  • Interior surveillance cameras? How many? Where?
   
Lighting Control
   
  • Replace standard banks of switches/dimmers with compact keypads?
  • Control of residence lighting in individual areas only, or whole-house control?
  • Integrate motorized window treatments? Sunscreens? Roman shades? Blackouts?
   
Audio
 
  • Music throughout the house, or only in specific areas? Which areas?
  • Music sources- iPod? CD player? Music server? AM/FM radio? XM/Sirius radio? Computer (iTunes)?
  • How important is music to you? Quality level of audio components/sound?
   
Video
   
  • Television locations?
  • Surround sound at any of these locations? Which ones?
  • Video sources - cable or satellite? Movie server? DVD player? HD/Blue Ray? Computer?
  • How important is television to you? Quality level of video components / picture?
   
Media Room / Theater
   
  • Dedicated, purpose built space for audio/video?
  • Include custom acoustical engineering and sound insulation?
  • Include custom seating? Specific custom theme/style/aesthetic?
  • How important is this space to you? Quality level (on a scale of 4-10)?
   
Integration of Other Systems
   
  • Pool and/or spa control integration?
  • HVAC and/or radiant control integration?
  • Alternative energy systems integration? (solar/wind/geothermal)
  • Energy Management Dashboard System?
     
 
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