You can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars building a home, but if you aren’t careful about the technology contract, you could end up with a system you don’t fully control. We’ve seen contracts that include mandatory long-term service agreements, recurring monitoring fees and proprietary systems that lock homeowners into working with one integrator. We’ve also seen systems underspecified from the start, leaving the homeowner with no choice but to go back to the original i

Technology is one of the easiest parts of a home to overlook during the early stages of design and one of the most expensive to fix later. By the time a technology team is brought into a project, the walls may already be framed, millwork designed, ceilings detailed and finishes selected. Suddenly, there is nowhere for the equipment, wiring, speakers, controls or infrastructure to go without changing something that has already been designed, approved or even built. That is whe

Fall is when we start spending more time at home. The days get shorter, mornings stay darker and suddenly turning on a few lights and putting on a sweater feels like part of the daily routine. You don’t need to redecorate your entire house to make it feel cozy. A few small changes, combined with the right technology, can make your home feel warmer, more comfortable and more inviting for the season. So light that pumpkin spice candle and lets jump in. Let your lights follow t

You design the space. We protect the experience. When you work with Ai Tech Design, you aren’t simply hiring a technology consultant. You’re gaining a partner who understands that technology is only successful when it feels like a natural part of the design - and who understands that your reputation is on the line every time you put your name on a project. We’re here to protect the vision, the client relationship, and the experience from the first conversation through years o

There was a time when a wall-mounted touchscreen felt like the ultimate sign of a smart home. Put a glowing screen on the wall. Give it a dozen menus. Let it control the lights, music, shades, security and HVAC. Done. Except there’s a problem. Nobody actually wants to walk across the room to use their house. At AI Tech Design, we think about technology a little differently. Our job isn’t to fill a home with technology. It’s to make technology disappear into the way people alr

A conversation with Mike Freedman Founder of AI Tech Design about the thinking, challenges and details behind one of Delta’s most talked-about custom homes. Jewel on the Bluff is the kind of project where every detail has been considered. From its dramatic setting in Delta, BC, to the architecture and interiors, the home was designed to make a statement without feeling overworked. For AI Tech Design, that created an interesting challenge: how do you bring sophisticated techno

The Role of Integrated Design in Award-Winning Residential Architecture Project Overview Jewel on the Bluff is a masterclass in modern coastal architecture, where sculpted forms meet the dramatic hillside of Delta, BC. Collaborating with Kemp Construction and Sarah Gallop Design Inc., our mandate was to create a technology ecosystem that matched the home’s high-performance design: sophisticated, invisible, and uncompromising. The Vision: Luxury Without Visual Noise The object

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