All Articles Tagged Architectural

Julie Jacobson | 07/23 09:57 AM, 5 Comments

We already know that TRUFIG mounting solutions look awesome when used on Sheetrock. They make electrical outlets, dimmers, touchscreens and other electronic gear practically disappear into the wall. But what if the wall is wood or granite or some other hard surface? Now there’s a TRUFIG for that. Like the original product, the new TRUFIG Solid Surface Solutions do a great job of hiding in-wall electronics on unconventional surfaces. Installation, however, is more challenging than a straightforward Sheetrock job – not least because a depth-adjustment tool must be brought into… View this story

Jason Knott | 05/14 06:57 AM, 1 Comment

There are only a few brand names in the technology field that have become so ingrained in our lexicon that they transitioned from a brand name to a verb. “Googled” and “TiVo’ed” come to mind. “TRUFIG’ed” might soon join that short list, according to a handful of integrators who are gushing about the product. TRUFIG, a spinoff company from Sonance and part of Dana Innovations based in San Clemente, Calif., has created a sleek array of product designs that has does something that most integrators would have thought impossible… it… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 01/14 10:30 AM, 7 Comments

Consumers always seem to ask: Why do I need an expensive touchscreen for home automation when I control the house through an iPhone or iPod Touch? Two reasons: The iPod products don’t work as quickly and effectively as dedicated touchscreens and you can’t mount them nicely in a wall. iPort, at least, is solving problem No. 2 with the forthcoming Control Dock, a prototype of which was shown in the Control4 partner pavilion during CES 2010. Unlike other in-wall/on-wall docking stations, this one mounts your iPod for good. Also, it… View this story