Smart Home Integration — Designed In, Not Bolted On
The difference between a smart home and a home with smart products is integration. Innovare Builders works with specialist home automation consultants and electricians to design and install intelligent home systems as part of the construction programme — not as an afterthought. When smart home infrastructure is planned from the outset, the result is a home that looks and functions at a completely different level.
Home Automation Systems
We install and commission leading home automation platforms including:
- C-BUS (Clipsal by Schneider Electric) — industry-standard hard-wired automation for lighting, HVAC, blinds, security and AV control in high-end residential projects
- Crestron and Control4 — premium residential automation platforms offering integrated control of all home systems
- KNX — European standard automation protocol for intelligent building control
- Lutron — world-class lighting control and motorised shading systems
All cabling, conduit runs and equipment locations are designed into the construction documentation before work commences. Retrofitting home automation into a completed home is expensive and disruptive — we build it right the first time.
What Smart Home Systems Can Control
- Lighting — scene setting, presence detection, circadian lighting, dimmable LED throughout
- Climate — zoned ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, automated louvres
- Window treatments — motorised roller blinds, curtains and external shutters
- Security — intruder alarm, motion detection, access control, video intercom
- CCTV — high-definition IP camera systems with remote viewing and storage
- Audio/visual — distributed audio, home cinema control, multi-room AV
- Pool and spa — automated heating, filtration, lighting and water feature control
- Energy management — solar monitoring, battery management, EV charging control
- Garden and irrigation — automated watering systems integrated with weather data
Network and Communications Infrastructure
A smart home is only as good as its network. We install structured data cabling (Cat 6A or fibre) to every room, correctly located network equipment rooms, and appropriate wireless access point provisions to ensure robust whole-home connectivity.
Common questions
Can smart home systems be added to a home after it is built?
Yes, but it is significantly more expensive and disruptive than building it in. We strongly recommend planning your automation requirements before construction begins.
What is the cost of a C-BUS smart home system?
C-BUS installation costs vary widely depending on the scale and complexity of the system. A comprehensive system for a luxury home typically ranges from $30,000 to $100,000+. We provide detailed quotations in conjunction with our automation consultants.
Can I control my smart home remotely?
Yes. All the platforms we install support remote access via smartphone apps, enabling control of lighting, security, climate and other systems from anywhere in the world.
Will my smart home system become obsolete?
We specify platforms with proven longevity and strong manufacturer support. C-BUS, Crestron and Control4 all have active development roadmaps and backward-compatible architectures.
Ready to start your build?
Speak with the Innovare Builders team about your project in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or wider South East Queensland. No cost, no obligation.