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Why Avoiding Stack Switches Future-Proofs Your Lighting (A Guide for Homeowners and Electricians)
Stack switches (also called dual, triple, tandem, or stacked switches) pack two or more independent toggles into a single-gang electrical box. They are a common, space-saving choice—especially in bathrooms for combining vanity lights, shower lights, and exhaust fans. The appeal is clear: simpler planning, fewer wall openings, lower initial labor and materials, and a clean single-plate look. That short-term convenience, however, creates lasting limits on dimming, flexibility,
Aug 144 min read
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Planning for technology in new or renovated homes
Just as we need to plan for HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing, structural and room planning needs to include networking, motorized window treatments, audio and audio sound control, smart lighting control and integrated systems in luxury homes. Below is a simple check list provided by the HTA and appended by PEMBA Equipment room sized for racks, cooling, and future expansion Dedicated electrical circuits and backup power requirements Network distribution, conduit pathways, CAT6 an
Jul 302 min read
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tips for Quality Event spaces
Tips for designing a quality theater or event space Patricia Smith 5 18 26 with input from other experts The work of a great private or public theater or event space is a collaboration between the architect, interior designer and the A-V and automation designer. For existing spaces, the architect may not always be involved, but the smart AV and automation designer will bring in users and building managers to identify pain points and user preferences. When all the discipli
May 182 min read
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