The Edinburgh New Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most distinctive residential areas in Europe. Most of its houses are listed. Most of the technical decisions that work in modern flats simply do not apply here. Smart home installation in the New Town needs to start with the building and work outwards from there.
What New Town homes need from smart kit
New Town homes typically need careful Wi-Fi to handle the thickness of original walls, sympathetic lighting that respects original cornicing and pendants, motorised blinds for tall sash windows, and discreet CCTV that does not advertise itself on a listed facade.
Most New Town projects benefit from architectural in-ceiling speakers rather than visible kit, Rako wireless lighting to minimise chasing, and structured cabling routed through existing chimney breasts and service voids.
Working with World Heritage and listed building constraints
We work with conservation officers, listed building consultants and architects to make sure every install respects the rules. We keep installs reversible where we can. We document everything. The result is a smart home that ages with the building rather than imposing itself on it.
The nine systems we install
Whole-home Wi-Fi, home cinema, multi-room audio, lighting and blinds, CCTV, access control, networking and smart control, and structured cabling. Every system is adapted to the constraints of New Town living.
Thinking of adding smart home technology? Book a consultation to discuss your project.
A 20 minute, no-obligation consultation. We will give you our honest view on what fits your home.