Bathroom Design
Bathroom ..
Access & Security
To be completed.
Lighting
Downlighters
When using downlighters in a space like a kitchen, it is best to split them into separately controllable zones but do make sure any manual controls are intuitive. You also need to think carefully about colour temperature and brightness. It can be very useful to use dimmable lights to help with tasks or to create an atmosphere.
Downlighters are a really good way to get task lighting over worktops and as such they don't really need to be automated. You do need to be careful with the positioning and spacing though, to avoid odd looking shadows from worktops, etc.
HVAC
As far as the Heating, Ventilation & Cooling (HVAC) is concerned, each bathroom will be a separate zone, under contextual smart home control. It will have to factor in other heat sources, such as heated towel rails.
Humidity levels will be controlled as well but, instead of using an extractor fan (as in our current home), the air distristribution system will use a heat exchanger and other methods to remove moisture.
Smart Home Features
As with all rooms and zones in our contextual smart home, I will be designing in and installing a wide range of wired sensors. Many of these need to be optimally placed and wired sensors are more discreet, provide much better performance and remove the need for batteries.
