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Spire Integrated Systems Inc.Welcome to five separate units of luxury living.
The residences at Greenleaf are the new standard for living the integrated lifestyle. While multiple systems control everything from lighting and powered windows, to custom wireless shades, the life of a Greenleaf resident iseasily controlled through their touchscreen interface.
A Single Interface – Unlimited Control
Greenleaf units are all controlled through an AMX system using an intuitive iPad user interface. With such a powerful system, residents are able to control their lighting, as well as powered shades and motorized windows through the simple touch of a button.
Intelligence in Technology
Thanks to automated sensors, residents are always in the know about their home and safety – whether at home or away. The control system monitors the weather and natural lighting to close powered windows if they need to be shut for incoming rain, and raise or lower shades automatically.
Lights can be set to turn on as any resident gets home from work late at night, welcoming them home after a long day away. While they are getting ready to head out for a night on the town, residents can listen to their favorite music throughout the home and call the elevator when they’re ready all from one spot.
Call stations allow you to always know who is at the front door, so having multiple guests over for dinner is easier (with less trips up and down the stairs). Remote, secure access allows the home owner to control their property from anywhere in the world and make sure everything is safe and sound.
Save Energy Without Lifting a Finger
Motorized shades can be raised and lowered automatically by the system according to weather and season for efficient light harvesting. Dimmers throughout the residences are set to a default turn-on of 80% for more energy savings. Residents can monitor their heating and cooling systems, as well as energy use, all from their touch pads at home or away.
Control that Disappears
At every Greenleaf residence your eyes focus on the luxurious design, not the state-of-theart technology that seamlessly controls it all. Spire collaborated to create custom solutions focused around an integrated lifestyle while maintaining the high-end design expected at the Greenleaf Trust building.
Equipment List:
• Lutron RA 2 Lighting
• AMX control processors
• Custom iPad user interface
• Sonance in-wall iPad dock
• Marantz Surround Receivers
• Motorized Window Control
• Sonance Architectural Series Speakers
• Motorized TV lift
• Leon Speaker Bars
• AMX integrated thermostats w/ weather forecasting
• Rain sensors
• Elevator control
• Pico remotes
• Door access control
• Siedle Vario Residential Intercom system
• Intelix HDMI distribution
• Sonic Wall routers with secure remote access (client has remote access)
• Apple TV
• Airplay Endpoint
• Motorola Cable Box
• Samsung bluray player
• Samsung televisions
• Gaming system integration
(Xbox and Playstation)
• Lutron QS Shades
Hammer & HandMadrona Passive House, a new Seattle home designed by SHED Architecture & Design and built by Hammer & Hand, combines contemporary design with high performance building to create an environmentally responsive and resource-efficient house.
The home’s airtight, super-insulated building envelope and passive design minimize energy consumption while providing superior thermal comfort to occupants. A heat recovery ventilator supplies constant fresh air to the home’s interior while recovering 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air for reuse inside. A rooftop solar photovoltaic array will provide enough energy to offset most, perhaps all, of the home’s energy consumption on a net annual basis. To manage stormwater the project employs permeable pavers for site hardscape and two cisterns to capture and control rainwater from the home’s roof and the green roof on the garage.
By investing in sustainable site development strategies, efficient building systems and an advanced envelope, the project aims to respect the home’s environmentally critical site and achieve one of the world’s most demanding building energy standards: Passive House.
Photos by Mark Woods Photography.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentThis 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round.
This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.
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Shade And Shutter Systems, IncRetractable Screens, also known as Roll-up Screens and Vertical Rolling Screens are completely customized to meet the needs of the space.
Easy to see through and completely retractable, exterior Retractable Screens create a cool, comfortable, insect-free environment without sacrificing your view. Designed to provide superior solar protection, they mitigate UV damage, optimize comfort and provide daytime privacy even in windy settings.
Extra sun control can be achieved by increasing thread counts and weave density. Retractable Solar Shades provide energy-efficient sun shading, shelter against bugs and mosquitoes, climate control and rain/wind reduction while allowing outward visibility. Depending on screen fabric selection, our solar shade fabric selections are capable of blocking up to 95% of ultra-violet (UV) rays–saving up to 50% of the energy used to heat and cool homes.
Motorize Retractable Screens provide control at the touch of a button. Somfy Motors allow activation by wall mounted toggle switch or several different types of remote control options. These Retractable Screens will stop at upper and lower limits and are able to stop any where along the travel path on command.
Optional Manual Override features allow for operation in case of power outage for motorized units. Manual Operations are available on most models.
Motorized Retractable Screens equipped with Somfy RTS motors may be upgraded for use in Smart Homes and operated via Smartphone or other Mobile Devices.
Retractable Screens should be retracted when not in use. The screens are raised and housed inside the aluminum housing. All major components of the system are powder coated aluminum for durability, ease of operations, and longevity. All Retractable Screens from Shade & Shutter Systems come with a 5 year Warranty, to include the Somfy Motor.
Retractable Screens offer wind and rain abatement for breezy days. Many of our clients enjoy outdoor patio settings along coastal areas and beach front properties. Those areas also endure regular breezes that can be knocked down with retractable Screens for a more enjoyable experience. Although these screens are not designed for storm protection, winds to 40 mph are easily abated.
If you would like more information about Retractable Screens, our Product Specialists can be reached at 800-522-1599.
House of ShadesWe provided our customer who suffers with sleep problems a solution that features enhanced light control in the bedroom with Motorized Double Roller shades that switch between blackout and sheer options and completed the room darkening effect additionally with adding blackout drapery on a decorative traversing rod allowing for easy operation. The three layers of window treatments also help reduce any outside noise, as well as increasing the energy efficiency of the house which helps reduce the cost of heating and cooling the house .We solved for a tranquil quiet and dark space for good night sleep while adding a touch of warmth and design aesthetic to the space.
BONE StructureAt BONE Structure, we believe you should be in complete control when it comes to building your new home. This is why we work very closely with you to make the entire process as seamless and transparent as possible. We set a timeline from day one and progress with efficiency until the day you move in.
Amazing Blinds by ArmiWe installed Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman Shades with top down bottom up for a recently remodeled home in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood, striking a balance between elegance and everyday living.
Why this style works so well:
✔ Flexible light and privacy control
✔ Refined look without feeling formal
✔ Energy-efficient construction
Spin Design LimitedELITIS PANAMA DIVALI VP 714 01 TO FEATURE WALL was chosen to reflect the sun rising over the sea. For our clients a deep connection to nature was one of the key brief requirements.
The blue carpet was chosen to reflect the sea
Blinds are an important factor in Eco-friendly environments, directly affecting the energy efficiency of a space by: Reducing energy consumption; controlling glare and allowing outward visibility and natural light.
BONE StructureAt BONE Structure, we believe you should be in complete control when it comes to building your new home. This is why we work very closely with you to make the entire process as seamless and transparent as possible. We set a timeline from day one and progress with efficiency until the day you move in.
SpringblindsThese roller shades are easily installable and useable in any setting. Useful in blocking harmful sunlight from entering your setting. To fulfill all of your shade desires, we give options over size, color, opacity, and more.
Amazing Blinds by ArmiWith top-down/bottom-up Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades, our clients enjoy privacy from neighbors without losing the view, along with heat and light control in this top-floor condo that feels like a treehouse retreat in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood. ?☀️?️
These custom shades are perfect for energy efficiency and city condo living.
EasyHeatOur roof and gutter de-icing products are built to protect properties from the damage caused by ice dam formations. EasyHeat™ electric heating cables economically and efficiently reduce ice formation along roof edges, in gutters, drains and downspouts by providing a path for meltwater to flow off the roof. We offer the highest quality cables and controls for virtually every roof and gutter de-icing application to protect your home and business.
Nip Tuck RemodelingA close-up view of a kitchen island equipped with a professional-style gas cooktop. The design allows for efficient meal preparation, with easy access to burners and controls. The surrounding light countertop offers plenty of space for ingredients and tools, making this island a practical and stylish addition to any kitchen.
Rhodes Architecture + LightThe highest level of sustainability drove the design. High-efficiency heat pump (heating and cooling), water heating, appliances, energy recovery ventilation system, lighting and controls and electric vehicle charging is provided by the sun and 45 photo-voltaic panels (hidden on the roofs). The house produces more energy than it uses. All aspects of the design and construction from robust insulation and building envelope, doors + windows and landscape, to the use of healthy interior finishes and the recycling of construction materials were guided by maximum sustainability. The completed residence received a 5-star + Built Green Certification in 2022.
Matthews Fan CompanyThe Acqua rotational fan is thoughtfully designed to resemble the molecular structure of water, Earth's most precious resource. The Acqua offers fluid lines and quiet axial rotation. The fan heads can be infinitely positioned in 180-degree arcs for optimum air movement; the greater the angles of the motors to the horizontal support rods (up or down), the faster the axial rotation. A slow, controlled axial rotation is achieved by both fan head position and fan blade speed. Matthews rotational fans circulate heat and air-conditioning more efficiently than traditional paddle fans.
The Decorating TherapistThe cordless top-down, bottom-up honeycomb shade offers exceptional flexibility, allowing homeowners to precisely control natural light and privacy throughout the day. This premium window treatment can be adjusted from either the top or bottom, preserving outdoor views while shielding the bathing area when desired. Its clean, streamlined design complements the contemporary aesthetic of the luxury primary bathroom, while the energy-efficient cellular construction helps improve insulation and indoor comfort. Blending sophisticated style with everyday functionality, the shade enhances the spa-like atmosphere by maximizing daylight without compromising privacy.
BONE StructureAt BONE Structure, we believe you should be in complete control when it comes to building your new home. This is why we work very closely with you to make the entire process as seamless and transparent as possible. We set a timeline from day one and progress with efficiency until the day you move in.
Amazing Blinds by ArmiWith top-down/bottom-up Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades, our clients enjoy privacy from neighbors without losing the view, along with heat and light control in this top-floor condo that feels like a treehouse retreat in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood. ?☀️?️
These custom shades are perfect for energy efficiency and city condo living.
Texas Sun & ShadeExterior solar shades and awning systems are the most efficient solution to protect your windows and patio areas from the sun's damaging heat and UV rays.
Blocking up to 99% of UV, motorized retractable shading systems allow you to block the sun and heat or reverse the strategy to allow in natural light and heat as desired.
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