In the beginning.......

Well here goes nothing. After 1 year of hanging out in Cocoontech, I am jumping into my new HA project. Label this my first HA.

I am going to outfit my new town house construction with all the whistles and bells. My house is located in mainland China, constructed with solid concrete walls and floors as is typical in China. It is a 3 story Town house and all wiring will be home run to the ground floor into my "server" room. No wireless! I hope to incorporate whole house audio/video, access control (2 doors), ccctv, security, and lighting. It is 2400 sq ft.

Right now I am in the interior design phase and don't expect to have this part done for several months yet. I am open to any and all comments or suggestions from you experienced cocooners. I will need all the help I get get being so isolated from any real sources of help and information from China. I want to shake up this corner of the world with a finished showcase home the Chinese will be blown away over.

I am on a tight budget, but I have some things going for me here not found in too many places. Labor is very cheap. There are no rules, inspections, or bs when it comes to building here. I can do what I want, however I want.

Wish me luck!