How should this space think? Challenge assumptions on paper.
02 — Prototype
Build
Wire it up. Test in real conditions. Break things. Learn.
03 — Reality
Integrate
Intelligence that disappears. Invisible tech, visible comfort.
The Vision
Connected spaces should feel intelligent, not complicated.
Whether it's a home, a tasting room, or a small office — we design systems that think alongside the people in them. Reliability over novelty. Independence over vendor lock-in. Invisible integration over flashy dashboards. Every concept starts as a sketch — a question about how a space could be smarter — and earns its way to reality through real-world testing.
Climate Intelligence
Zone-based heating with Mysa thermostats via Hilo. Per-room scheduling that learns from occupancy patterns and Quebec hydro rates.
Prototyping
Perimeter Awareness
Reolink PoE camera mesh with Home Assistant NVR integration. Motion zones, smart alerts, and local-first storage on Synology NAS.
Sketching
Mesh Lighting
Philips Hue + Zigbee via SkyConnect. Circadian scenes, presence-triggered automation, and zero-cloud fallback via local hub.
Active
Roadmap
Building in phases.
Every system earns its place through a sketch → prototype → deploy cycle. No shortcuts, no bloat.
Phase 01 — Q2 2026
Move-In & Ground Zero
New space acquisition. Site assessment. Network backbone planning. Inventory existing gear and map room-by-room requirements.
Phase 02 — Q3 2026
Physical Build-Out
Yard, garage, and workspace setup. Low-voltage pre-wiring for PoE cameras. Router and NAS deployment. Establish the foundation before the tech.
Phase 03 — Q4 2026
Foundation Layer
Home Assistant core on GMKtec G3+. SkyConnect Zigbee mesh initialization. Lighting scenes and basic presence automation live.
Phase 04 — Q1–Q2 2027
Climate + Security
Mysa thermostat rollout across zones via Hilo. Reolink PoE camera mesh with NVR on Synology NAS. Energy monitoring integration.
Phase 05 — H2 2027
Automation Intelligence
Advanced automations. Voice-free interaction patterns. Pool system integration. SMB pilot environment research.
Phase 06 — 2028+
Documentation & Blueprints
Open-source reference architectures. Build guides for residential and SMB. Brainstormloft as a replicable playbook for independent smart spaces.