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PALA Smart Home

“We sat down with our clients in the initial brief to really drill down and see what areas of the home we could automate and help transform their busy lives into one that takes the hassle away from manual user settable scenes.

We believe that automating these scenes and schedules adds an additional layer of luxury and ease when operating their Smart Home.”

Mark Bridger
Managing Director, Bridger Automation

The Challenge

Pala is the intended forever-home of a family of four that loves to entertain.

Pala is the intended forever-home of a family of four that loves to entertain. They included many indoor and outdoor amenities in their new build, such as an AV room, pool, and firepit to enjoy with their family and friends.

The homeowner noted that if the control system was too complicated, they would be reluctant to use the home’s amenities. Therefore, a streamlined control solution would be preferred so even their children and guests could use these systems unaided.

  • Scalable

    The Dynalite system was integrated into the university’s expansive campus. The modularity of the system allows the lighting control system to grow and evolve with the university’s ongoing expansion through a centralised control platform.

  • Innovative

    The project integrates Dynalite with multiple third-party systems, including the Q-Sys control system for audio-visual management, the university’s Building Management System (BMS), and a fire alarm relay. This integration creates a unified ecosystem that not only streamlines building operations but also enhances safety and energy management.

  • Sustainable

    The Dynalite system is a critical part of the university’s efforts to reduce energy consumption. The system’s energy-efficient features, such as automated scheduling, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensors, ensure that lighting is used only when necessary, contributing to the university’s broader sustainability goals.

The Solution

Bridger Automation is known for delivering ‘turn-key’ automated solutions for high-end residential developments.

They were engaged to provide a complete automated solution, transforming what was an empty block of land into the client’s dream smart home.

Aware that lighting control is crucial to the deployment of any smart building, Bridger Automation selected a combined Dynalite and RTI control system as the foundation of their lighting and space control.

Ingenious integrations

The Dynalite architecture was deemed suitable to weave together the lighting, shade control, ceiling fans, heated floors, air conditioning, motorised windows and louvers, fire pit, water features and pool pumps.

The Dynalite system speaks to the RTI control interface which provides a single user interface to control all building systems, no matter how tech savvy the end user is.

For example, a Dynalite relay allows users to control the firepit from their Smart Phone, tablet or an Antumbra Display user interface, which also displays the heating status on the screen.

The pool was another standout feature of the home, that was not exempt from integration into the smart home network. Bridger installed LED lighting around the entire wet edge of the pool which is controllable via the Dynalite network, along with the feature water pump, filtration pumps, chlorinator, and pool heater. The Dynalite system manages the status of these systems, helping to keep the pool at optimal conditions year-round. The pool is easily controlled via a switch board and handheld tablet.

Scalable and secure

Bridger designed the system so that each lighting and entertainment zone can operate independently or be grouped together for streamlined control. The homeowner can view and control all systems from the bespoke GUI app on their phone and tablet, as well as through RTI’s remote handheld control devices.

Security was a top concern for the client. Dynalite’s range of sensors feed into the home security network, turning on exterior spotlights when motion is detected at night.

Additionally, the occupants can enable automatic lighting scenes when away from home, so that the dwelling appears to be occupied, deterring would-be intruders.

“To bring our dream home to life, we sought a smart system that would elevate our living experience. Our favourite time is when the soft glow of evening light washes over the home, signaling the end of a busy day.”

Homeowner

Conclusion

Winner of the “Best Integrated Home” at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, PALA is a beautiful reminder that technically complex integrations can and should be easy for the end-user to control.

Designed properly, smart home systems can encompass a broad range of building automations that make the home more habitable and enjoyable for occupants, with none of the fuss or confusion of juggling numerous user interfaces.

Bridger Automation did a fantastic job accommodating the owner’s requests and incorporating the architect’s vision. To learn more about the range of services offered by Bridger Automation, visit the website.

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