Use of Technology - 2

Phil Kean Designs
Winter Park, Fla.
philkeandesigns.com

Project Name: The New American Home
Location: Winter Park, Fla.
Size: 4,183 sq. ft.
Cost: $1.5 million
Homeowner’s occupation: Architect and builder
Photos: James Wilson. Also, Timberlake Cabinetry.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This home has almost every conceivable technology system available: two hidden entertainment systems; seven-zone digital video distribution with three cable boxes, Blu-ray, AppleTV; 14 audio zones; control of every light in the home; 13 motorized shades fully integrated with the lighting system; six video surveillance cameras; front door video intercom; 32-zone alarm system with cellular communications; pool and water feature controls; a robust WiFi network; and professional-grade equipment enclosure and power system.

Judges’ Comments:
“This home is a low voltage technology home, not sure from construction side.”

PRODUCTS USED

EXTERIOR

Roofing:                                               GAF - EverGuard Extreme TPO membrane          

Engineered woods:                         Nordic Engineered Wood            

Structural panels:                             Logix - Insulated Concrete Forms R-26 and R-30                

Framing:                                              Nordic Engineered Wood            

Siding:                                                   Florida Rock - stucco      

Brick/stone/stucco:                        Environmental StoneWorks - stone veneer        

Doors:                                                   Jeld-Wen            

Garage doors                                     Overhead Door - Modern Aluminum Collection

Windows:                                            WinDoor Inc. - Eco-Impact Series             

Insulation:                                           Icynene LD-C-50 closed-cell expanding foam insulation 

HVAC:                                                   Lennox - SunSource Home Energy System          

Other:                                                  Doors in Motion - sliding door automation           

INTERIOR

Doors:                                                   Jeld-Wen            

Locksets and hardware:                                Emtek  

Tile:                                                        Dal-Tile vein-cut limestone 6"x36" plank tiles     

Flooring:                                              Dal-Tile tiles & Mohawk carpet & wood

Lighting:                                               Progress Lighting             

Fireplaces:                                          Napoleon - modern direct vent fireplace & patio heaters             

Elevator:                                              Harmar

Central vacuum:                               Broan-NuTone 

Other:                                                  Lutron Roller Shades     

KITCHEN

Cabinets:                                             Timberlake Cabinetry - Lausanne