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EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN | Residential By Kate O’Hara Martha O’Hara Interiors DESIGNING YOUR 2020 STRATEGY By Julia Molloy
EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN | Commercial The Landing, Austin, TX. Design Firm: True Interiors Legacy of Design Award Winning Project STATIC IN THE HOME A Shocking Experience By Lisa Mattich, Fiber-Seal of Dallas, ASID IP HOW THE INTERIOR DESIGNER CAN BEST WORK WITH THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR By Bill O'Connor, Dallas Sight and Sound, Inc., ASID IP DYNAMIC LIGHTING FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT By Keith D Brown, Bravas ASID IP
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President’s Message
Dear Texas Chapter of ASID Colleagues: I am honored to have the opportunity of working with you this year as we continue to address the
amazing opportunities we have to be of service to our communities and our profession. I firmly
believe that what we do makes life better for those we serve wherever they live, work, play or heal. Design indeed does impact life! I hope you
will join me this year as we work together to strengthen our organization and to communicate the difference that ASID Interior designers make.
We have a lot going for us! Our Texas Chapter is one of the largest and best ASID chapters in the nation. We include Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin,
San Antonio, West Texas and El Paso. All of our design communities come together to create the great State of Texas ASID Chapter. Each design community has their own wonderful board that works diligently to plan and execute the events and meetings our members enjoy on a monthly basis.
Our theme for the year is “You Belong Here.” We will be holding our first ever state wide Membership drive in March that will build on this
theme. “You Belong Here” reminds me that in ASID we all find a sense of belonging that enhances what we do and who we are. ASID provides
connections that help with the continuing improvement in our profession, magnifying our voice with political and industry partners, and
encouraging those who are in training to take their place in this industry. We are proud to be hosting our annual student symposium later this
year that brings our design students together from across the state. We all belong and in belonging we find we are better together. I know we shall grow personally, professionally and as advocates for our industry as we reach toward what we can achieve together this year.
I would like to thank all of the volunteers in our individual communities and our outstanding State Board. With such talented and committed professionals working together there is no limit to what we can do. I am looking forward to a great year in this great state. ASID Texas Board:
Design Community Chairs:
Financial Director – Brianne Bowers, ASID IP
Dallas – Carrie Barron, Allied ASID & Lisa Sorenson Floyd, Allied ASID
President-Elect – Corey Davey, ASID, RID
Austin – Stephanie Swedlund, Allied ASID
Professional Development Director – Cody Rackley, Allied ASID
El Paso – Karen Leah Rivera, ASID
Communications Director – Gabriella Martinez, Allied ASID
San Antonio – Nichelle Hosley, Allied ASID
Membership Director – Joyce Bryant, Allied ASID, RID Director At-Large – Sheryl Beck, Allied ASID, RID
Student Representative to the Board – Carlisle Rose Bolger, Student ASID
Sincerely,
Lisa Barron, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
Texas Chapter ASID President 2019-2020
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Fort Worth – Lisa Teakell, ASID
West Texas – Suzann Haechten, ASID
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PRESIDENT
Lisa Barron, ASID, RID president@tx.asid.org
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Corey Davey, ASID, RID president-elect@tx.asid.org
2019-2020 Design Community Leaders AuSTIN - ChAIR 2019-2020
Stephanie Swedlund, Allied ASID AuSTIN - fINANCIAL ChAIR 2019-2020 Joel Leggett, Allied ASID
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Brianne Bowers, ASID IP Rep finance@tx.asid.org
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DALLAS - CO ChAIR 2019-2020 Lisa Sorenson Floyd, Allied ASID
DALLAS - CO ChAIR 2019-2020 Carrie Barron, Allied ASID
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Joyce Bryant, Allied ASID, RID membership@tx.asid.org
DALLAS - fINANCIAL ChAIR 2019-2020 Kimberly Partyka, ASID IP Representative __________________
EL PASO - ChAIR 2018-2020 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Cody Rackley, Allied ASID professionaldevelopment@tx.asid.org
Karen Leah Rivera, ASID, RID
EL PASO - fINANCIAL ChAIR 2018-2020 Fran Timbrook, ASID, RID __________________
fORT wORTh - ChAIR 2018-2020 DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Sheryl Beck, Allied ASID at-large@tx.asid.org
Lisa Teakell, ASID, RID
fORT wORTh - fINANCIAL ChAIR 2019-2020 Annette Mallard, ASID, RID __________________
SAN ANTONIO - ChAIR 2019-2020 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Gabriella Martinez, Allied ASID communications@tx.asid.org
Michelle Hosley, Allied ASID
SAN ANTONIO - fINANCIAL ChAIR 2019-2020 Nena Mayorga, ASID IP Representative __________________
wEST TExAS - ChAIR 2019-2020 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
Carlisle Rose Bolger, Student ASID studentrep@tx.asid.org
Suzann Haechten, ASID, RID
wEST TExAS - fINANCIAL ChAIR 2019-2020 Thuy Baumstimler, ASID IP Representative
Volunteer Leaders AwARDS ChAIR
Alex Hosseinnia, ASID IP Representative EMERgINg PROfESSIONALS ChAIR Debra Stewart, ASID, RID E-NEwSLETTER ChAIR
Cindi Cagle, ASID, NCIDQ fOuNDATION fuNDRAISINg ChAIR Sonya Odell, FASID, RID
gOVERNMENT AffAIRS ChAIR Pat McLaughlin, ASID, RID INCLuSION ChAIR
Simi Kapoor, ASID IP Representative INDuSTRy PARTNER LIAISON
Helene Terry, ASID IP Representative I.T. ChAIR
Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID, RID LEgACy Of DESIgN ChAIR Annette Mallard, ASID, RID MAgAzINE ChAIR
Priscilla Valentine, Allied ASID NCIDQ ExAM PREP ChAIR Lisa Pope, ASID, RID ROSTER ChAIR
Ashlynn Bourque, ASID IP Representative SChOLARShIP ChAIR
Grayson Knight, Allied ASID SOCIAL MEDIA ChAIR Lexi Banda, Allied ASID
SPONSORShIP ChAIR
Julie Reynolds, ASID, RID STuDENT SyMPOSIuM ChAIR Kathryn Nelson, Allied ASID wEBSITE RAffLE ChAIR Teresa Morgan, ASID
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CHAPTER HAPPENINGS
Two ASID Texas Chapter Members Receive National Honors This past July at ASID's National The Leadership Experience, ASID Texas Chapter members Laura Burton, Allied ASID (Austin) and Adam Nash, ASID (San Antonio), were recognized as 2019 ASID Ones to Watch Winners.
ASID recognizes the need to grow diversity and inclusion in the interior design profession. Through ASID Ones to Watch, the Society supports rising leaders to ensure that diversity is reflected at all levels of the industry. Each year, the ASID Ones to Watch program identifies and recognizes rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a willingness to push the boundaries of the profession. They are poised to take the next step in their careers. Up to 20 applicants were honored as ASID Ones to Watch Award Winners within four unique categories: Design Excellence, Education Leadership, Manufacturing Leadership, and Volunteer Leadership. Find out more at asid.org/resources/awards/ones-to-watch. Laura Burton, Allied ASID
Congratulations to Laura & Adam for winning this prestigious award!
A Fond Farewell to METROCON Expo & Conference
We are sad to announce that METROCON Expo & Conference will not return for 2020 and beyond; however, we are proud to say over these past 17 years we have consistently… • delivered stellar, diverse, and relevant programming, • introduced new features annually as a result of survey feedback, • served as a model of industry collaboration, • provided conscientious financial oversight, • attracted a dedicated committee of hard-working volunteers, • and gave back to the industry we love – just over $1.9 million! It has been a wonderful 17 years for METROCON, 15 of them with the ASID Texas Chapter as a Partnering Association. Metrocon, Inc. thanks all of its supporters – Attendees, Exhibitors, Speakers, Sponsors, and Volunteers – who have been there every step of the way. Please find the full official statement on the METROCON website, metroconexpo.org, which will be up and running through October 1, 2020. VERY IMPORTANT: If you need your continuing education conference transcript(s) from 2016, 2017, 2018 and/or 2019, please contact us at metrocon@metroconexpo.org before the website closes. - 12 - ISSUE IV 2019 | ASID TEXAS CHAPTER
Adam Nash, Allied ASID
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
ALLIED
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Jennifer Bailey - Bailey Village of Designs
Beret Syverson Evenstad, Allied ASID
Paloma Bustamante - Triton Stone Group
Elizabeth A. Connor, Allied ASID Brooke Hilsabeck, Allied ASID
Brookelyn R. Vawter, Allied ASID
Andy Beres - Triton Stone Group
Melissa Castro - Triton Stone Group
Zachary Cortez - Triton Stone Group Thersa Davis - Global Views Blakely Dent - Florida Tile
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Robin R. Bond, Associate ASID
Susie Brennan, Associate ASID
Timothy A. Dolley, Associate ASID
PROFESSIONAL J. Shelby Taylor, ASID Kirk D. Thomas, ASID
Christine Dubay - Dallas Luxury Beds
Mhari Fleishman - Architectural Granite & Marble, Inc.
Phillip Gardner - Triton Stone Group
Felipe Goldring - Crescer Designs LLC Courtney Gorman - Moore and Giles
William Huntington - Triton Stone Group Tina Jeppesen - Dallas Luxury Beds Maritza Leon - Triton Stone Group Monica Loving - Ivystone
Kenneth Miller - Monogram Appliances Megan Ochoa - Triton Stone Group
Andrea Pearson - Triton Stone Group Brian Roeder - Blatt Billiards
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TALES OF A TIGHT TUDOR
By Kate O’Hara, CEO + Creative Director of Martha O’Hara Interiors When you’ve been living in a small Tudor-style home for over 35 years, you learn to overlook some quirks. Martha O’Hara Interiors was approached by a long-time friend and client, Lisa, who was living in a charming but dated historic home. She remarked about the kitchen utensils she had to store in her lower level, the endless doors that led to compartmentalized spaces, the cove-like rooms with low arches, dark ceilings, and sponge-painted walls. Even worse, her only television was set-up in the dark basement, because at least that area was a bit more spacious than the rest. The result: Lisa was living in her lower-level and bedroom, while avoiding the rest of her home…you know, like the whole main level. When Lisa started talking to the design team at Martha O’Hara Interiors about her project, it was clear the first point of order would be to resolve her home’s tight spaces. The home’s odd layout and lack of storage weren’t letting her live freely anymore. But that certainly wasn’t the only issue to resolve! Above: Natural light now travels through the living room and into the kitchen, highlighting a gorgeous custom Fay + Belle area rug (fayandbellerugs.com) - 14 - ISSUE IV 2019 | ASID TEXAS CHAPTER
Lisa gave her Martha O’Hara Interiors team three primary goals: open things up, increase storage, and add more seating. Opening Up. The new layout eliminated an unused formal dining room and removed two dividing walls. The resulting transformation is incredible – with more natural light, easier flow, and some lovely moments of color in an otherwise black and white palette. While the layout change created the open concept Lisa wanted, it also posed a challenge to another key goal: to dramatically increase storage. Storage. O’Hara and team focused on storage through custom cabinetry and thoughtful furnishings. Multifunctional cabinets were key – from large pull-out drawers for pots and pans, to an appliance garage for large gadgets, to multiple pull-out cutting boards in strategic locations. For a touch of impeccably styled functionality, a large buffet cabinet now stores barware and formal serving ware. During parties, it makes for a perfect auxiliary bar area. Seating. What was lost in wall space, was gained in function. Removing the wall that divided the formal dining room from the kitchen, for instance, allowed room for an eat-in kitchen nook that Lisa can enjoy now that opens to the rest of her main level. Seating here is plentiful, with a custom bench that beautifully disguises the room’s radiators. Custom swivel chairs at the adjacent peninsula offer even more function.
Below: Once compartmentalized, now connected! The new layout ensures harmonious, open living.
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Some well-chosen splashes of color make this new main level sing – take a look at this vintage overdyed rug from Fay + Belle Rugs!
In the living room, charming details like the Tudor-style beams looked lackluster amid dark and dated walls. Today, a new palette of black and white opens the space dramatically, especially when contrasted by black moldings, trims, and beams. Performance fabrics offer Lisa peace of mind for entertaining and those inevitable red wine spills. Color is layered into special accents throughout: from fuchsia pillows to navy velvet chairs, to statement brass fixtures. The goal was to add interest and dimension to the living room without overpowering the small space. Most notably, a custom wool Fay + Belle rug was fashioned to complement Lisa’s extensive art collection. Her most precious pieces now receive the attention they deserve. Interiors by Martha O’Hara Interiors
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Designing your
2020
Strategy
Invite those you respect and trust to help you navigate your firm forward.
By Julia A. Molloy The year is almost over! Do you know what that means? Yes, it’s time to plan on setting aside some time
to review our progress this past year and look forward to the New Year! Next year is going to be a great one and I’m truly looking forward to it. So how do we begin? Well, we all hear about goal setting and
resolutions for the New Year and I’m all for it, but there is something that comes first, STRATEGY!
Before you can prioritize and set goals, you need an overarching strategy session! I recommend having
2 a year, one at the beginning of January and one during the 3rd quarter if possible. There are a few
prerequisites and components involved with strategy sessions.
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List out items for discussion including challenges, problems and areas for growth.
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you need your company’s key characteristics clearly defined and updated
Those of you that know me well know that I constantly refer to the key
characteristics. Simply put, this is a list of a dozen or so adjectives or
short phases that describe your firm’s values. The bottom line is, you
need guiding principles and a mission statement to help you navigate
through all the ideas and options that will come up in your strategy
meeting. You will also want to put some ideas down on paper and
develop an outline for a meeting agenda.
2
Put together an advisory board
Who are the few people that you absolutely trust and respect
for their savvy, expertise in their field, sage experience and vision?
Find them and invite them to be an adviser for your firm. You just
need 1 to start. They can be a senior member of your firm if you’re
fortunate enough to have someone of that caliber on your team. All
that is required on their part is to join your 2 strategy sessions each year.
It is helpful if most of them are in completely different fields and bring
to the table strengths that you do not possess.
3
have an agenda or list of objectives Like any meeting, put together a list of objectives or an agenda
of items you’d like to discuss and resolve during the meeting.
Often the first one will be to review all products and services as well
as areas of concern or need for refinement. Pull them together and
brainstorm about what is possible and what fits with your firm’s mission
and values. Don’t focus too much on logistics, as you’ll have a separate
meeting for that. This is all about ideation, vision and overarching direction
for your company’s growth and development as well as innovative ideas
for solving issues you’ve been challenged by.
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hold the meeting out of your office, in an inspiring environment
Studies have shown that you cannot think ‘outside of the box’
very effectively when you are physically sitting ‘inside your box’. So
have the meeting out of your normal environment. Preferably somewhere
uplifting, non-distracting and open feeling. High ceilings are important
and expansive views are ideal. Changing the scene will disrupt your
normal thinking patterns and make new ideas come to you more easily.
Have lunch brought in and run from morning through the end of the
day. You may need to have a 2 day intensive, especially as you run
yours for the first time, or as massive growth or changes are occurring
in your interior design business.
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follow it up with a plan of action meeting to discuss implementation and timing
Once you are clear about what you want to create
or the solutions to implement, it is all about execution. Have a secondary meeting a couple days later
with the team members or advisory board members
that are logistically oriented and get a firm plan of
action on the books. Include tasks, timing and the
persons accountable so that it really does get done. Add all tasks to your Master Task List and if needed,
hold a few follow up meetings at set intervals to
To effectively implement, establish clear tasks, who is responsible and when it is to be done.
discuss progress on assigned projects.
Your objective is to come up with an overarching approach and direction for your
interior design business. You’ll want to emerge with a crystal clear understanding
You will be empowered by the clarity this session will provide. Once your strategy
is clear, you are ready to set goals, milestones, and plan for the needed resources
of what your firm does and, more importantly, what it does NOT do and who it
to accomplish your goals.
along with your various modalities for charging for them.
To assist you in this process, I have created a Strategic Plan Worksheet. It can serve
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DESIGN
Excellence in
THE LANDING Austin, TX Legacy of Design Award Winning Project DESIGN INTENT
To create a hotel style leasing office and fitness center in
Austin with high-end luxury and resort-style amenities while using the existing Tuscan architecture to give residents
a place to relax in style.
DESIGN CHALLENGE
Incorporating the existing substantial Tuscan architecture
throughout the property as well as oddly shaped twostory foyer.
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DESIGN SOLUTION
This luxurious style was able to find a modern use for heavily
ornate columns and moldings, as well as the trowel-textured
walls. Mosaic tile with marble border was added to the foyer
to create a special moment with a custom circular bench and dramatic brass chandelier.
FUNCTIONAL USE OF SPACE
The Landing is a hotel-style leasing office and fitness center in
Austin with high-end luxury and a bit of fantastic flair. The jewel toned color scheme mixed with luxe textiles and brass accents give it that lavish touch. The existing Tuscan architecture was
transformed to give the space more of a modern style. Upon
entry you are greeted with an octagon-shaped grand foyer that
gives an impactful first impression of the space, with its dramatic chandelier and stunning view of the resort-style pool area.
Original columns and moldings are accented with a toned-down
modern scheme. Accent mosaic tile emphasizes the octagon-
shape and draws your eye to the custom circular reception
bench. The leasing lobby keeps the hotel-style in mind, with
plenty of mixed-use seating areas and a twelve-foot reception
desk, complete with custom wood top and brass task lighting. To the right of the foyer features a glass-surrounded conference
room with metallic stripe detail, fit for 8 guests. The WIFI Lounge
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was designed with the resident’s comfort and
convenience in mind, with plenty of lounge seating
and bistro tables adjacent to a fully stocked coffee bar. Further into the space, residents can enjoy a
modern pool table and custom banquette seating
with wood paneling and metallic wallpaper; oversized
swing-arm sconce lighting reflects in the antiqued mirrors above. Located on the second floor for is
an amber-striped fitness center and yoga studio with specialized bouncing floors.
The Landing received First Place, Corporate under
15,000 SF in the Legacy of Design 2019 Awards.
Square Footage: 9,127 SF (1st and 2nd floor) Completion Date: 06/26/2018 Budget: $225,395.62 Construction Timeline: 02/13/2018 - 06/26/2018
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STATICA IN THE HOME… Shocking Experience By Lisa Mattich, Fiber-Seal of Dallas, ASID IP A client called us recently to ask if we could help with a problem her family was having. It seems that they had just taken delivery on a new microfiber sofa. Visually, the sofa was a delight. However, when anyone sat on the sofa and walked across the room to go outside, touching the doorknob set off a spark that would immediately “get their attention!” So why would a microfiber sofa create this kind of problem? More important, could anything be done to minimize the painful consequences?
WHAT IS STATIC? In simple terms, static is a build-up of electrical charges. When two different materials come together, positive and negative charges are transferred from one material to another, resulting in one material becoming positively charged and the other negatively charged. When you sit on a sofa and then get up, both you and the sofa carry this slight electrical imbalance. A “perfect storm” of conditions for building up significant charges might look like this: ● A cold, dry winter day ● Person wearing wool clothing ● Getting up from a microsuede sofa. When all of these contributing factors come together, the effects can be dramatic.
Perhaps one of the greatest technical leaps in the carpet industry came with the invention of the first anti-static nylon yarn. Tiny filaments of nylon (or other synthetic) with a carbon core are blended in small amounts with the normal nylon carpet fibers as the yarn is being made. The result is a carpet yarn that “drains” static charges away from the surface, much like a lightning rod. STATIC ON FURNISHINGS Unfortunately, upholstery fabrics are not created using anti-static fibers. Natural fibers do not typically exhibit the problem. However, polyester and other synthetic “microfibers” and “microsuedes” – very popular for both home and automobile upholstery – can contribute to static issues. CAREFUL WITH THE CURE So, back to the original problem of static related to a microfiber sofa. The thing many people are told to do is spray a diluted solution of fabric softener on the sofa. While we agree that this will solve the static problem, liquid fabric softeners dry to a gooey film. Not something you want to use on your sofa.
STATIC ON THE FLOOR Before we get into a discussion of remedies, it is interesting to note that static problems with floor coverings are largely a thing of the past.
Likewise, we do not like the idea of the anti-static aerosol sprays. The ones we have tested tend to leave an unwanted residue.
Many years ago, when synthetic carpets were becoming widespread, anyone who had this type of carpet was acutely aware of the associated problem of static electricity. Walking across a room full of nylon carpet (or, even worse, a long hallway of carpet) could generate quite a surprise at the first touch of metal – or another person.
A very simple fix for static is to create humidity. A humidifier will increase moisture in the air, reducing static charges. It certainly can’t hurt anything. Another idea we like is lightly brushing the fabric with a dryer sheet such as “Bounce.” It will still leave a tiny amount of residue, but not enough to do any harm.
The chemical industry came to the rescue, offering anti-static treatments (usually through carpet cleaning companies) that did an adequate job of reducing static. These products were not permanent, however, and also suffered from the disadvantage of being somewhat sticky. This meant that solving the static problem tended to cause a different one: faster soiling of the carpet.
Lisa Mattich, Owner of Fiber-Seal of Dallas, ASID IP. Fiber-Seal is the #1 source for fabric protection and furniture protection in the United States. Lisa works with designers, business, and individuals to help protect their investment in fine furnishings such as: upholstered furniture, rugs (including Orientals) wallcoverings, draperies, and leather.
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How the Interior Designer Can Best Work with the Technology Integrator By Bill O'Connor, Dallas Sight and Sound, Inc., ASID IP Let’s face it, the role of the home technology integrator, or Electronic Systems Professional (ESP) has changed. What was once TVs and speakers has grown and evolved to encompass nearly everything in our daily lives, starting with the allimportant home network. The scope of things the ESP may be involved in can often include: • The home network, including wired and Wi-Fi; • Lighting control; • Motorized shades; • Security and life safety; • Surveillance (camera) systems; • Access Control; • Motorized lifts; • Climate Control; • Television and video systems; • Whole house audio; • Home theaters; • High performance music rooms; • And more… With this increased scope, it is more important than ever that the Interior Designer and ESP work together from the earliest stages of the project in order to achieve the vision of both the designer and the client. It is important to choose an electronics professional with an aesthetically-driven design philosophy, one that is in line with your own. Knowing the current technology and products, they should be able to recommend ways to eliminate, consolidate, and minimize the visual impact of electronics and controls. Be sure they share your design philosophy and are willing to work with you to achieve it. The challenge with home electronic systems is that no one wants to see them, but they have to be exposed to be relevant. TVs when turned off are not very attractive, but they are made to be seen. Speakers can’t be hidden behind furniture or paintings as those things block the sound. Invisible speakers, however, can be built into the wall and textured and painted so that they disappear. But they have to be included in the drawings and framed in during the construction stage, so when do you bring in the home technology integrator? The right time to bring the ESP to the table is when the plans are being drawn! Many decisions regarding space allocation, framing, electrical, mechanical, even plumbing, can be affected by the choices for home technology. For example, window framing can change based on the shades chosen. You want to recess a TV into the wall? How will it be ventilated, how will it get power, and where will the components be hidden to provide the signal? This affects decisions on framing, electrical and trim. And this is only one piece of equipment! Most systems in luxury homes are located in a closet, or a room dedicated solely to the electronics. I’ve seen systems that required as many as eleven racks! The rooms need proper planning, including space for the racks and for air movement around the racks. Heat is the number one killer for electronic components, and special ventilation is required (don’t put them in cabinets without ventilation!). It may be a separate zone on the HVAC, or a mini-split in the room. And the electrical load must be precisely calculated. - 30 - ISSUE 1 2019 | ASID TEXAS CHAPTER
Is there a home theater? Many calculations go into the proper design of a theater, including room dimensions, speaker placement for optimal acoustics, sound isolation, seating arrangement, projector location and ventilation, sight lines… A proper ESP will provide you with dimensional drawings, renderings, and exact construction specifications to achieve the best possible room for your client within their budget. Home technology can do much to hide devices normally found cluttering a wall – thermostats, multiple banks of light switches, security keypads, to name a few. Again, all of this needs to be planned from the earliest stages. As the project moves along, make sure locations are checked, and any changes are accounted for. The trim around a door can affect the location of lighting keypads and touchscreens. If you’re putting speakers in a ceiling, do they need back boxes to keep the sound from radiating into the attic or into the room above? Many of these devices require extensive wiring. This should be planned for in early stages and wires pulled in the construction phase, so that they don’t have a negative impact on the design. With proper planning, home technology can add value to the design and the benefit you bring to the client as a design professional. So how do you choose the right company? As mentioned before, look at their design philosophy, but dig a little deeper and look at their documentation, and how they communicate with not only you but also the GC and the other trades. Check references. Check for certifications. The Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (www.cedia.net) can be a resource, but their certifications are limited. The Home Technology Association (www.htacertified.org) has more rigorous standards, and they divide companies into three levels of certification – Foundation, Luxury and Estate. The HTA can be a good resource for finding the right company to work with you and your clients. Just remember – start early, check often and communicate regularly. Working with the right company can be the difference between an OK project and an outstanding one, one that will have your client bragging about you to all their friends. Bill O'Connor is a 20+ year veteran of the home technology business and is Director of Business Development for Dallas Sight and Sound, Inc. DSSI has been earning the right to serve their clients since 1984, and is HTA Certified at the Estate Level. Bill has an MBA from SMU and is a Certified Outreach Instructor for CEDIA, in addition to numerous other industry certifications. Bill also serves as the AV committee chair for the Dallas Design Community of ASID.
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Dynamic Lighting for the Built Environment By Keith D Brown, Bravas, ASID IP When humans first populated the earth the largest influence on their lives was the sun. It determined when they woke and when they slept, when they hunted and when they hid. Even after the discovery of fire the physical toll of maintaining an open flame limited its functionality as a light source. Even tallow candles, popular in the 14th century, were so expensive that only the most affluent members of society could enjoy more than a few minutes of light per day. Up to the 19th century was still prohibitively expensive for the majority of people. In 1816 Baltimore became the first city in America to light its streets with gas distributed through a system of pipelines. This technology proved so beneficial that it was found in almost every city by 1850. And just like that, we owned the night. No technology has had a bigger impact on how we live than artificial light, and as the people tasked with helping our clients design and build their homes we have to understand the impact that lighting has on their lives. By thoughtfully applying lighting design, lighting technology and lighting control we can profoundly impact the way our clients live in their homes.
Lighting Design
Richard Kelly was a pioneer in lighting design, and his work included the Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth. Kelly presented what he called “the three elemental forms of light” in a lecture titled “Lighting as an integral part of architecture” in 1952. While he had much more fanciful names for them, he was describing the practices of washing surfaces, highlighting objects and creating sharp details. He also believed that natural light should be the primary source of light when practical, a practice known today as daylighting. Photography by Magda Biernat
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Today we talk about lighting design using the terms task lighting, ambient lighting and accent lighting, which we combine to create beautiful layered spaces.
When beginning with a blank slate, many lighting designers will start by laying out a grid of recessed lights across the space to provide smooth, even, lighting. While certainly effective, many of our clients are looking for more drama than such a lighting plan can deliver. Consider instead, beginning the process by noting all of your task-oriented areas such as kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, reading nooks, etc. Next, layout all of your furniture, accessories, and artwork while considering the materials you are using in the space. Now, think about how those areas should be lit. Smooth yet intense light over a kitchen workspace. Dramatic light washing down a warm stone wall. Artwork accented by crisp lighting that pools on the floor in the surrounding space. Only when these dramatic moments are created do you begin to light the rest of the space, filling in the ambient light where needed. This is obviously a simplification of the process, but it reflects the important role that light should play in our work.
Lighting Technology
For better or worse, most new homes now feature LED lighting. The efficiency of LED fixtures is well documented, but many have never been happy with details such as color, quality, and dimming performance. Modern LED fixtures now have the ability to more closely match traditional incandescent lighting in all of those categories, along with one really special trick. LED technology allows a nearly infinite amount of control over the color of light emitted by a fixture. This allows the tuning of light to match the look desired within a space. Incandescent light, while beautiful was limited in the color temperature it provided. LED manufacturers have also made huge strides in improving the quality of light they emit, with high CRI (Color Rendering Index) options available at almost all price points. The biggest improvements in LED technology are related to dimming performance. High quality LEDs, when specified correctly, no longer suffer from flickering and erratic performance. In fact, higher performance fixtures can now dim to candle light levels when combined with the correct dimmers. Additionally, dim-to-warm technology allows LED bulbs to shift in color, much like an incandescent bulb does when dimmed. This provides that warm, candle-lit, atmosphere perfect for a date night or just a relaxing evening at home.
Without question, the most exciting improvement in LED lighting is Circadian Rhythm Lighting, also known as human-centric lighting. Our body is designed to use cues from the environment to maintain natural rhythms. In fact, our eyes features photoreceptors other than the rods and cones we have always heard about, known as Melanopsin receptors. These receptors do not help us form images, but instead transfer information about our environment directly to the Suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), the part of our brain that manages our sleep/wake cycle. Recent studies appear to show that these receptors are very sensitive to blue wavelengths of light, which are present in our smartphones, computer monitors and light fixtures. Those same studies also seem to show that the SCN expects to see that wavelength of light in the early morning, and uses this cue to synchronize our internal clock with the world around us. When we expose our bodies to bright lights in the same wavelengths in the evening it may inhibit our ability to complete the restorative processes naturally run during sleep, among a number of other negative outcomes. The potential effects of this technology are huge and include improved mood, better sleep, increased productivity and even better healing. A field study was performed at the Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands with impressive results. Both patients and hospital staff reported higher satisfaction, while patient fell asleep faster, stayed asleep longer and reported enhanced mood as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Human centric lighting is a key tool in biophilic design, one of the hottest trends in interior design. By mimicking the color and intensity of the sun we hope to roll back some of the damage we have done by flooding our workplaces and homes with artificial light.
Lighting Control
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Great lighting design involves using layers of light to deliver the desired result, and that layering typically results in a large number of fixtures. To dial in the ideal lighting levels most homes depend on banks of dimmers, particularly in rooms like the great room, kitchen and master suite. Lighting control allows precise, repeatable control of the light in a space, and allows us to do so without a large number of dimmers cluttering the wall. With a lighting control system we are able to simplify the control of a house full of lighting, and improve the look of the home every day. We do this both by removing unneeded clutter, and by pre-configuring the ideal light for the space. Imagine finishing your install day by walking the home with the lighting designer and A/V company, and customizing the way the lighting will look once you are gone. This finishing touch allows all of the details the client invested in to look their best for years to come. This is the end-to-end experience that our industry can provide to our clients by working together, and being bold enough to learn new facets of the business. If you haven’t already, I challenge you to learn as much as you can about how lighting impacts your designs, and how you can influence the architectural lighting on your projects. The entire industry would benefit from your involvement. Keith Brown is the Manager of Marketing for Bravas, the only nationwide provider of luxury, design-driven, smart home systems. Bravas works with interior designers, architects and custom home builders to incorporate intuitive technology into their client's homes. These systems include A/V, automation, security, lighting design and control, motorized shading, and more. Keith Brown also serves as the President of the Dallas Executives Association.
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Emerging Professionals Event with Fort Worth DC
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The ASID Texas Chapter - Dallas & Fort Worth Design Communities invited
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were treated to an evening with the award winning interior designer Traci Connell, Associate ASID of Traci Connell Interiors. Traci Connell, Associate ASID told us
of her journey to a respected interior designer and gave us her top tips on working
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ASID Student Members were invited to University of Incarnate Word for SCALE X. Students were provided with tours, keynotes, roundtables, and portfolio reviews! The conference allowed design students of Texas to network with Design professionals and reps to gain knowledge about the field to further them in their journey. Students were very excited to get hands-on experiences in a more intimate setting. Thank you to our sponsors, and thank you to all the eager design students for coming!
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Designer Appreciation Event at the Salvation Army
We recognized the volunteers who facilitated over $750,000 worth of donations in goods and services hours to design, furnish and decorate Phase 1 of the new Salvation Army Rathgeber Center Emergency Shelter Units. We took a tour of the facility, and introduced Phase 2 to adopt/furnish the 23 family extended stay suites. We enjoyed some wonderful bites from Tapas Catering and sipped on Mocktails from Sans Bar.
October Social at Rosedale Kitchen
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dallas
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Sherry Zuch, IP and DDC Programs Co-chair, Ashlyn Bourque, IP and ASID TX Directory Board Member, Carrie Barron, Allied ASID & DDC Co-Chair, Karen Parks, ASID & DDC Programs Co-chair, Lisa Floyd, Allied ASID & DDC Co-Chair
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Fall is for Fundamentals for the El Paso Design Community! On Thursday, September 12th, members were invited to a lunch and learn hosted by the staff at the newly remodeled Emser Tile showroom. Clinton A. Anna, National Sales Manager for ParexUSA/Merkrete presented the CEU “Crack Isolation & Waterproofing Membranes for Tile Installation.” He reviewed the mistakes to avoid and best practices for a flawless tile installation.
holiday Open house
‘Tis the Season for the El Paso Design Community! On Tuesday evening, November 12th, members were invited to a Holiday Open House hosted by Laura Carrillo Designs located in the El Paso Design District at the Epic Railyard. Members enjoyed regional cuisine and beverages while they shopped holiday florals and home accessories.
Fran Timbrook, ASID, Lorraine Huit, Allied ASID and Shelley Saab, ASID shop the latest trends in holiday decorations..
Stunning holiday decorations on display at Laura Carrillo Designs.
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Shelley Saab, ASID, Laura Carrillo, Guest, Karen Leah Rivera, ASID, Fran Timbrook, ASID and Sally Dinsmoor, ASID.
Maricarmen Antillon, ASID and her guest enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine.
ft worth
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Membership appreciation held at The Modern October 15, 2019
Annette Mallard, RID, ASID; Megan Kranz, Asse. ASID; Lisa Teakell, RID, ASID; Lela Penney, The Stone Collection, IP; Julie Behr, Vintage Floors IP; Amy Burns, Expressions IP; Bo Reese, Fergusons, IP; Lilia Martinez, Student ASID
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san antonio design community
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Scale X event for interior design students was held at University of the Incarnate Word where they were exposed to various aspects of the interior design trade.
ASID San Antonio DC October event at Parrish
SADC November Board meeting hosted by Lighting Inc.
Kory Jonsson, Lexi Banda, Allied ASID, Carolyn Darensbourg, Allied ASID, ET (owner of Lighting Inc), Nichelle Hosley, Allied ASID, Jennifer Morgan, ASID, and Ginger Browning
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ASID Texas Chapter West Texas Design Community had the pleasure to connect with ASID Student Members to educate them on ASID and Membership benefits! The best part of the evening was the $250 scholarship raffle sponsored by the ASID Texas Chapter! Congratulations to our two ASID Student Member winners: Kelsie Biehn & Kara Matthews (not shown).
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The ASID Student Chapter and Department of Design at Texas Tech University invited the ASID Texas Chapter West Texas Design Community Members to join them for their annual Design Expo. The ASID Design Expo of West Texas at Texas Tech University connects design professionals, interior design students, and architecture students with the best in the industry and allows Industry Partners to introduce their products to future designers while educating them in the latest product design!
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