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BEST RACK/EQUIPMENT ROOM | SILVER + BRONZE
Systems Design
& Installation
frayednot
Cranford, N.J.
Systems & Equipment
21U Audio Rack * Snap One
21U Audio Rack * Snap One
12U Hinged Wall Mounted
Rack with Side Doors & Fans
*Snap One OvrC WattBox
Networking Panels
Behind the Scenes at the 'Blessing' of Greenbriar
The Tech Room for
AFTER 11 months of
ongoing, daily
stop-ins and constant
changes during this renovation
project, dubbed
'Greenbriar,' " blessing " is
perhaps the best way to
describe the project's server
room, according to Constantinos
Sandoukas of
frayednot.
Frayednot had the
wall built originally with
plywood in sections to
allow for easy removal of
the panels as everything
fell into place. The modularity
of the build certainly
proved to be a boon as
there were multiple points
throughout the project
where wires needed to
be reran due to shifting
wall positions and window
placements during the
build.
An Equipment Rack to Flaunt
WHEN contacting
Elite AV and Lighting
(Elite AVL) for a project out
in McKinney, Texas, the
client in question wanted a
" truly custom home. " Every
detail, from the lighting
panels to the networking
setup all needed to fit within
that idea of being unique to
the home, and that included
the showcase equipment
rack Elite AVL ended up
building to run everything.
" This rack was under
construction in our shop for
a year, undergoing multiple
iterations to achieve
cepro.com
the desired perfection, "
explained Justin Dohman of
Elite AVL.
The team also needed
to collaborate with various
trade partners to ensure
everything was in tip top
shape for the rack to be
installed. After being moved
to a more central location in
the property, it was to truly
become the beating heart
of the entire smart home
system.
" We worked closely with
electricians to provide
dedicated 240V plugs and
coordinated with the HVAC
Greenbriar is also unique in
that it is the only area of the
build where frayednot pulled
dedicated electrical to ensure
that the outlets landed
exactly where the team
intended for them to land.
Additionally, temperature-controlled
exhausts
installed on the back wall of
the room help move air and
moisture out of the space.
It's also the only location in
the home where frayednot
has approval to have a dedicated
camera under their
account.
" We began doing this in
our Tech Rooms a few years
back, " Sandoukas said. " The
client never disagrees with
the private access we grant
ourselves for that space.
In fact, we find that they
prefer it. "
Systems Design
& Installation
Elite AV and Lighting
Southlake, Texas
Systems & Equipment
Custom Strong AV Rack *
Control4 Automation * Araknis
Network Switch * JL Audio
Amplifiers * AV Pro Edge
Audio Receiver Hub * Anthem
Pre-amp
company for proper ventilation
for the space, " Dohman
told CE Pro.
" We held several planning
meetings and on-site consultations
to ensure everyone
was on the same page. The
compromises were resolved
by transparently discussing
potential limitations and
finding creative solutions
that met the client's unique
vision without sacrificing
functionality. "
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JUSTIN DOHMAN
CONSTANTINOS SANDOUKAS
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