CONCEALING AND REVEALING HUMAN-CENTRIC AV

How concealment solutions can balance wellness, home aesthetics, and tech requirements. Art Walker, CEO, Auton Motorized Systems.

With the rise of human-centric wellness as a major residential market in the past five years, there’s now a host of solutions that tout all sorts of lifestyle and health benefits to a homeowner. However, the constant visual noise of smart home gadgets and appliances can take a subconscious toll. Thoughtful design is at the heart of any AV-driven space, but especially when wellness is a priority.

Motorised concealment solutions can be just the ticket to break up that noise. With the availability of concealment solutions that can be customised to hide just about anything and integrate with today’s smart home control systems, it’s possible to make devices and gear disappear — and reappear — as needed. The result is a space that is tailored directly to the promotion of user wellness. This is true especially where limited space may be a factor and one room must serve multiple uses.

For architects and interior designers, balancing room requirements especially in the luxury market can be a serious challenge. Like health-conscious clients, designers want to avoid AV components that interfere with the aesthetics. The bespoke concealment of AV assets in the room offers end-users the best of both worlds.

Unlike putting in a credenza or mounting equipment to the wall, the best concealment solutions are planned, constructed, and executed to feel like a fundamental part of a home’s structure. Here are just a few ways that motorised concealment options can transform rooms into an oasis.

1. Eliminating Visual Noise

AV concealment is traditionally a choice driven by wow factor as a display makes its grand entrance from the floor or ceiling, for example. But this kind of solution is also ideal for creating a clean, refreshing space. Custom concealment can hide all the electronics in a space while ensuring that the technology is installed to AV best practices, so it functions reliably for every use. The value of a room that can eliminate visual noise cannot be overstated.

2. Transformation of Multi-use Spaces

Since 2020, the modern home has transformed completely. Almost every room now doubles for another purpose, such a bedroom becoming a home office. While this level of functionality can be at the heart of human-centric wellness, it can also be a stressful problem for homeowners to solve. A curated space that allows for a smooth, quick transition from one use to another is something every integrator should be building into human-centric design. The home office is not going away any time soon, however being able to conceal a desk, computer, or screen offers the opportunity to instantly convert a space into anything from a meditation studio to a workout room with the push of a button.

3. Circadian Control

Human Centric Lighting (HLC) is at the forefront of the AV and wellness intersection. Manufacturers have invested incredible R&D resources to create lighting and shading solutions that mimic natural lighting. A central element of HLC is the connection to a home control system, which can be further augmented by linking timedcontrol HLC events with motorized concealment solutions. The result is a home that transforms holistically throughout the day to boost mood, productivity, and satisfaction.

CONCEALMENT CAN STRIKE THE BALANCE

Today’s homeowners are investing in technology solutions that allow them to reap the benefits of health, productivity, and entertainment. The ability to reveal audio, video, and other components at the touch of button lifts the experience and luxury of any home to the next level. Therefore, boosting their enjoyment of a home and their overall wellbeing.