Sandton - Luxury Home Integrator finalist, EMEA, 2023

‘Sandton’ is a phenomenal, contemporary house designed by a leading architect, which includes a home theatre, games room, and wine cellar, along with a pool area.

The client was looking for full integration of all key systems including AV, intercom, lighting/shade, and HVAC to provide eff ortless control, lifestyle convenience, and enhanced security of their home.

One of the primary motivations for implementing home automation was to improve energy efficiency. By automating routine tasks and adding sensors to adjust or shut down systems, the homeowner has benefi ted from cost savings and reduced environmental impact.

The lighting system, for example, incorporates lux sensors which detect the natural daylight in a room and adjust the lighting accordingly, while motion detectors turn lights on/off in common walkways. Furthermore, the owner can control all aspects of the property from an app, ensuring energy consumption is optimised even when they are absent.

The house has been customised to suit each member of the family. Every bedroom has a personalised keypad to reflect individual preferences, such as lighting and AV, activated at the touch of a single button. Similarly, personalised car remotes open an allocated garage and switch on lights to a set scene.

As power outages are common in the region, the integrator has taken measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply by installing a backup system which minimises downtime and protects sensitive equipment from damage. In the event of an extended outage, a solar power system seamlessly takes over.