3 TIPS FOR PLANNING A SMART HOME
Project and supervision manager Gad Gudovich talks about the added value of a wireless smart home system for everyday life— sharing 3 tips for planning a smart home!
A private house in Sabion Architecture: Neuman Hainer Electrical design and execution: Kobi Rahum Project manager and supervisor: Gad Gudovich Photo: Amit Gosher
So why actually a smart home? What is its added value to everyday life and the residential experience?
“The smart home is adapted to our contemporary lifestyle: technology surrounds us in every possible field, and construction is also part of the matter. There is hardly a person who does not walk around with a smartphone, and the ability to operate the home’s electrical systems remotely makes it easier for everyone: from the child who returns from school and the parent who can help him remotely, by turning on the solar heater or the air conditioner before getting home, or automatically turning it off remotely through the app in case he forgets. There are countless possible scenarios that this technology solves for us. There is no doubt that this is a serious upgrade to the living experience in our era.”
At what stage was it decided to go for a smart home system?
“These are two projects with particularly high and meticulous planning and level of finish: a private house in Ramat Hasharon, about 400 square meters on three levels, and a private house in Sabion, about 300 square meters on two levels. The choice of smart electricity was clear from the first stages of the planning and went well with the uncompromising approach of the customers, the planners, and the project manager alike. Since the choice of smart electricity was already at the beginning of the planning process, we chose Vitrea’s VMax wired smart electricity system, and all electrical planning was adapted to this from the beginning, as well as all the stages of execution, down to the detail level.”
A private house in Sabion Architecture: Neuman Hainer Electrical design and execution: Kobi Rahum Project manager and supervisor: Gad Gudovich Photo: Amit Gosher
A private house in Sabion Architecture: Neuman Hainer Electrical design and execution: Kobi Rahum Project manager and supervisor: Gad Gudovich Photo: Amit Gosher
Why did you choose Vitrea’s smart home system?
“The choice of Vitrea was made by the customers after an examination of several suppliers. They were impressed by the capabilities, the design, and the great flexibility of Vitrea’s smart system. As a project manager, I have extensive experience in implementing smart electricity systems, including Vitrea, and I recommend it to my customers. In addition to the ease of operation that the system provides, Vitrea has exceptional service and a quick response to any problem or question. Maintenance is always something that should be taken into account in any choice. The level of service a company provides to its customers is very important.”
Tell us, what is the most useful scenario in the family home?
“The most useful and practical scenarios are without a doubt the entry and exit scenarios – in these two projects, each family planned these important scenarios in accordance with their needs and schedules. In both, it was determined that upon leaving the house, the air conditioners, lights, and blinds would be turned off, and when entering the house, with one click, the light would be turned on, The blinds will open, etc. These entry and exit scenarios greatly facilitate the living experience and reduce the cases of forgetting electrical products left on or a house left open. In addition to this, the simple option (which is carried out in Vitrea’s convenient application), to be in full control of the electricity situation in the house with a click A button is extremely useful, whether you are at home or outside. No longer need to walk around the house and turn off the devices manually or make sure everything is turned off and closed. Just check the application, and if necessary, turn off the mobile. Easy, simple, and extremely convenient.”
A private house in Ramat Hasharon Architecture: Levi Hamitzer Electrical design and execution: Kobi Rahum Project manager and supervisor: Gad Gudovich Photo: Amit Gron
A private house in Ramat Hasharon Architecture: Levi Hamitzer Electrical design and execution: Kobi Rahum Project manager and supervisor: Gad Gudovich Photo: Amit Gron
Finally, share with us your tips for planning a smart home:
“Three main tips: one, to decide on this already in the first stages of planning, it will make it much easier for all the parties involved in the construction. The second is to think in advance about all the end products (boiler, lighting, air conditioners, blinds, etc.) that the smart system is supposed to activate ( even if initially they will not be at home), and the third – is to place the circuit breakers higher than normal electricity circuit breakers (at least at a height of 1.20 m)”.
A private house in Ramat Hasharon Architecture: Levi Hamitzer Electrical design and execution: Kobi Rahum Project manager and supervisor: Gad Gudovich Photo: Amit Gron