11November

BRAVAS Podcast 34:

Smart Homes from a Builder’s perspective.

In this podcast we talk to Ben Foster - Director of Operations from Sebastian Construction Group in Houston, TX. We discuss the changes we’ve seen in home technology, the future of smart homes, and how best to plan (and when to plan) for custom technology in the home.

Posted in Living, Lighting, Window Treatments, Televisions, Private Cinema

21October

BRAVAS Podcast 33:

5 Mistakes People Make when Planning their Smart Home.

IIf you're thinking about creating a smart home, this is the podcast for you! We talk to System Designers Bryna Owens and Rob Carpenter from the BRAVAS Design & Engineering team. We discuss the mistakes people typically make during the planning phase that may cost you more in the long run and ways to avoid them.

Posted in Living, Network Management & Reliability, Reliability, Concealment, Power

07October

BRAVAS Podcast 32:

Why a Smart Home is a Healthy Home.

In this podcast from BRAVAS, we talk to Mike Maniscalco - Founder and CEO of Better Living Tech and explore the future of wellness technologies in Smart Homes. We discuss ways to monitor and control elements in the home to work for the specific needs of the homeowner and their families.

Posted in Living, Window Treatments, Climate Control, Air Quality, Water Quality, Acoustics, Home Office

17September

BRAVAS Podcast 31:

How Much Does Home Automation Actually Cost?

In this episode we talk with Daniel Mikesell from BlackDove and discuss ways to turn your TV into a digital canvas. We also talk about Moving Art, Wellness Art, and how to watch NFT (non-fungible tokens) artwork on your digital screen. https://blackdove.com/

Posted in Living, Lighting, Music, Window Treatments, Entertaining, Televisions

25August

BRAVAS Podcast 30:

Digital Art with BlackDove.

In this episode we talk with Daniel Mikesell from BlackDove and discuss ways to turn your TV into a digital canvas. We also talk about Moving Art, Wellness Art, and how to watch NFT (non-fungible tokens) artwork on your digital screen. https://blackdove.com/

Posted in Entertaining, Televisions, Concealment

29July

BRAVAS Podcast 29:

Outdoor TV Considerations with Seura.

In this episode we talk to Tony Blodgett - National Sales Manager at Seura. We discuss the difference between indoor and outdoor TVs, including applications for different sun, heat and cold conditions. We also talk about unique solutions using TV mirrors and lighted mirrors to blend elegant design elements with technology.

Posted in Televisions, Concealment

29July

BRAVAS Podcast 28:

Luxury Technology Solutions for Outdoor Spaces.

In this podcast from BRAVAS, we discuss outdoor solutions with Michael Hench from Coastal Source and Joey Canahuati from Moss Landscaping in Houston, TX. Of course we talk about outdoor technology, including landscape lighting and outdoor audio. But we also discuss things that we can't see or hear like drainage, underground utility work, and other important steps to set your yard up for success.

Posted in Living, Lighting, Acoustics

01July

BRAVAS Podcast 27:

Lessons for your Business from a Luxury Smart Home Integrator.

In this podcast from BRAVAS, we chat with Adam Weisgerber - Commercial Sales Manager from BRAVAS Colorado and learn more about technology in commercial spaces. We discuss many elements from Residential homes that are making their way into work spaces across the country, including video conferencing technology, shading, lighting, motorization and much more.

Posted in Lighting, Home Office

09June

BRAVAS Podcast 26:

Experiencing the best light with Ketra.

In this podcast from BRAVAS, we chat with Jay Williams to learn more about Ketra. We discuss natural dimming, natural light and creating the right type of light for the right time of day.

Posted in Living, Lighting, Entertaining, Home Office

27May

BRAVAS Podcast 25:

Remote management of a luxury home using BRAVAS and Parasol.

In this podcast from BRAVAS, we explore how remote management of your home technology can make it easier to use. We talk to Henry Clifford, Founder of Parasol, about how BRAVAS used their solutions to better our customers' experience.

Posted in Living, Network Management & Reliability, Entertaining, Network Security, Reliability, Home Office