The Socal To AZ Garage Build - Input Appreciated

DM me what they sent you and I will review and provide my $.02

 

Good by me

 

Hardwire for speakers and Ethernet all to a central control room. Also cameras - PoE is amazing. That always gives an option in the future and wiring is relatively cheap. And make sure your equipment room ventilates sufficiently and is fairly sound insulated if possible.

We spent dumb money on whole house A/V complete with most lights and shades. I love it. Our second home is spec and we came in too late to change a lot. The other we just finished. Hardwired ethernet to central room. The only thing I would not do again is Lutron lighting which is in our primary home. Love the flexibility, but can accomplish same thing with smart switches combined with keypads.

With tall windows, we absolutely love the electric shades.

The brains are by Savant. Not as sophisticated as Creston but flexible enough for us and we can set our own scenes and schedules. Had it in our old house and it was reliable.

Music wherever we want is fantastic. At the end of the day, like a pool, it is a matter of enjoyment/cost.


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Are you still within walking distance ? Been to “City Hall” lately ?

MDS

 

Can always add automated lights to your house later.
We use the Control 4 app with Lutron light switches…. It is a God send.
Also have backyard pool features automated, which is nice.


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Oh what a fantastic solution! I love it!

And yes, there is a huge difference between a garage and a showroom!


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Sounds like you need to change the title of the thread to "The Socal to AZ Indoor Pickleball Court Build"!

 

That's really a cool idea.

MDS

 

AWESOME progress! The problem I would have with this build is tossing and turning every night thinking about sitting in the living room looking across the valley...................... i.e." Why can't this build go faster! Great update!

 

Love the progress but look at the time to get approvals. This is done by bureaucratic sprawl and decisions made by unlike-minded bureaucrats. Many are deeply committed to their own doctrines and are envious of what they don't have. They also like to report their neighbors and it gives them power where they lack it. This is the case in all socialist states and the US is sadly turning into one. Has anyone seen Clarkson's Farm? It's a wonder how more farmers haven't gone bankrupt in the UK. We are next unless we stop the craziness. Hope the rest of your project goes smoothly. Can't wait to see the finished project.

 

It's important to find a way to embrace your enjoyment of the whole process and not fixate on the final deliverable. It's exciting to watch your plans and dreams take shape in reality. Each stage of construction and buildout has its own little joys and discoveries which can be gratifying and rewarding in and of themselves.

 

You raise a question and that is I wonder how much slower such approvals take, say by a guy in planning that's making $65K a year and has to assist in the sign-offs of a new home build that's worth north of $10M as compared to the average track home owner looking for an approval to turn his third car garage into a bedroom.

 

Such beauty. If you dont mind my asking, what part of Arizona is this in?

 

@SoCal to az Welcome to my town . Looks like you are putting together a beautiful, well-planned home. Very cool for you to let us inside your brain and see the progression. I work in the lighting side of high-end residential if you ever feel the need to bounce lighting ideas around. www.cdltg.com