Advanced Shading, Inc

White paper: AC vs. low voltage Sivoia QS

This white paper analyzes the total installation cost of line voltage AC and low voltage Sivoia QS shading systems. Various AC and Sivoia QS systems were designed, quoted and compared; yielding hard data that challenges the common high-cost perception of low voltage systems.
 
Beyond the potential savings of Sivoia QS, the paper also considers important issues related to shading systems, such as space churn and
lighting control integration.
 
The full study, P/N 367-1679, is available here.

CEPro has compiled the Ultimate Guide to Lighting Control,  a list of brands on the market and opinions from dealers about why they choose a certain manufacturer.

See more at CEPro.com

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The Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event celebrated the launch of the light control specialist’s new range of blinds and shades fabric.

Held at the Imagination Gallery in London’s West End this past October, the event saw Grand Design’s Kevin McCloud talking about the use of lighting within architecture, to over 100 guests from within the lighting and architectural industry. He then stayed to talk to guests at the evening drinks reception.

Another highlight of the evening was a unique fashion show displaying the Lutron product range in an entirely new light – clothing. Fashion graduate, Emma Golding, designed six outfits made entirely out of blinds and shades fabric.

source: http://lutron.libsyn.com/

For a limited time, we’re selling our overstock of Lutron SVQ-CCI-8 contact closure input boards for a low price of only $175. These are new stock, never used.

The CCI-8 Contact Closure Input board can be used for dry contact to a home lighting system or other home automation system.

For more info and to buy online, see this link.

There’s plenty of clever people out there making the most of the technology in their home, and Hasse is no exception! This enterprising Dutchman has managed to get his Nintendo Wii video game controller to control his Goelst drapery track.

This project is not for the faint of heart, so don’t try this at home!

Voluntary Shade Recall

Lutron is participating in a voluntary industry recall. Many shade styles have  been affected because  of exposed cords or loops that could cause entanglement. Click here to view an article from  the TODAY Show.

Lutron has responded  by creating CERUS™, a cordless uptake system for Roman shades.

No incidents involved  Lutron products. Click here for Lutron’s  recall report on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) site.

If you have shades of this style in your home, it’s advised you contact the manufacturer for support, especially if you have small children in your home.

Sivoia® QS Wireless has been recognized by CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design  & Installation Association) as one of the best new products in the residential electronic systems industry.

Click here to view the award winners – Lutron received a Manufacturer’s Excellence Award for Sivoia QS Wireless and is featured among the Product Hall of Fame Inductees for RadioRA.

View Lutron’s CEDIA connection website here.