Intelligent use of lighting control, occupancy and vacancy sensors are making energy management a feasible and even necessary aspect of your building. Hardware and software from companies such as Lutron, AMX, Crestron, Johnson Controls and others make this possible.
Designed to increase guest comfort and increase energy efficiency the $30 million renovation of the 154-room West Tower of One UN New York (formerly the UN Millennium Plaza Hotel) implemented touch screen-operated control of various systems in each room. Using Vantage Control’s InFusion control system combined with the company’s ScenePoint Relays and sensors for lighting, thermostat and in-room temperature sensors to coordinate climate control. The touchscreen panels offer five languages through which the hotel’s diverse clientele can operate the interface. The system is fully hardwired for security reasons.
Don’t just rely on your ear, use these smartphone apps to check audio levels for audio analysis.
New and new products from Winter NAMM 2013 for pro audio, entertainment technology, music production and music operations, sound recording, live sound, DJ, house of worship, commercial systems, stage and lighting professionals. Including NAMM Best in Show from Yamaha, Taylor Grand Orchestra, Kala, Evans, PreSonus, Peavey and more.
Every A/V system is on an upgrade path from the moment it is installed. While it is impossible to be ready for everything in terms of control and automation, the trick to future-proofing is to be prepared to integrate new technologies down the line while not going overboard investing in one flavor as opposed to another.
The buzz at CES 2013 is ultra high-definition, 4K (UHD) all the way from tablets, digital signage, projectors and flat panel displays! LG is showing the World’s Largest 3D Video Wall. We highlight some of the new products and technology announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show that will have an impact on corporate, hospitality, K-12, higher education, health care and houses of worship facilities. From tablets to displays, switchers and automation systems.
Vendors are now offering less expensive displays that work together to form a video wall. Vendors such as NEC Displays, Planar, Sony, Christie, LG Electronics, NanoLumens, Mitsubishi and Intermedia Touch are all developing the latest products.
A giant 3D video wall is drawing big crowds to LG’s booth in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES 2013.
Learn how Christopher Neto, CTS, prepared for Hurricane Sandy and helped his clients recover from the disaster.
TD Case Study. Huge money-saving secrets were unveiled at the Empire State Building. At an event that might have just as easily been a seminar for building owners hosted by one of New York’s most esteemed building owners, Anthony Malkin, President of Malkin Holdings and owner of the iconic structure. One might think that a $4.4 million per year savings and a full return on investment in just over 3 years, representing a 38.5 percent total energy savings with Johnson Controls, a lighting energy reduction of 65 percent using Lutron lighting controls, an Energy Star 90 and LEED EBOM Gold rating would make a highly competitive building owner tempted to keep his magic formula a secret. Not so. Check out the video and images from the space.
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