Journal
The System View
Whole-house philosophy, integration architecture, and why a smart home isn't a house full of smart gadgets. The decisions that matter before the first wire is pulled.
28 articles
The System View
Why Most Smart Homes Fail — and It's Never the Technology
The hardware works. That's rarely the problem. In 200 Los Angeles homes, I've se...
The System View
Six Subsystems, One Brain: How Lighting, Climate, Security, Shades, AV, and Energy Talk to Each Other
A smart home isn't six separate systems living under one roof. It's one system w...
The System View
The Question I Ask Every Client Before We Talk About Any Product — and It's Never About Budget
Before I spec a single dimmer or switch, I ask every client to describe a Tuesda...
The System View
A Smart Home Is Not a House Full of Smart Gadgets
Most smart homes fail before the first device is plugged in—not from bad tech, b...