Buchan Consulting LLC's Rick Lyons working on Elan Home Automation in Watertower Place Condominiums

06Jan

How an aging Home Integration system and a close business relationship spells success in one of Chicago’s most luxurious high rise condos

Chicago, IL - The Residences at Water Tower Place, a 40-story luxury condominium on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is well known for its unspoiled views of Lake Michigan and neighboring Navy Pier. The Residences at Chicago’s historic Watertower Place are strewn with technology installed by a plethora of Custom Integration (CI) professionals. Unfortunately, some of these systems are dated and not user-friendly. In June of 2018 Buchan Consulting LLC, a CEDIA and HTA Certified custom integration company, was contacted by one of their partner companies and alerted to a potential issue with an aging RTI automation system.

The Houzz Survey revealed the increasing popularity of bold, well-lit projects, like this one pictured from Coastal Source

28Jun

Houzz Survey Reveals Trends Toward Unique, Well-lit Landscapes

It's a season of big, bold, outdoor changes for homeowners. Houzz, a popular platform for the architecture and design community, recently surveyed 1,000 homeowners that had recently undertaking a landscaping project. The results indicate an increasing taste for projects that set a house apart from its neighbors, as well as projects that incorporate more smart lighting elements. If you're thinking about a landscaping project, the warmer months are great time to get started, and Buchan Consulting can help you develop the smart components of your project to create a landscape that wows.