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Unified Estate Control

Savant Elite Ambassador • Nationwide

Control Every Estate. From One App.

Multi-property coordination for families who expect technology to anticipate needs, not demand attention. Principal-led Savant integration. Nationwide service.

Capabilities

Invisible Intelligence

The best automation systems aren't noticed—they work. Intelligent Savant automation that anticipates your needs, scales with your portfolio, and evolves with your lifestyle.

Unified Estate Control

Lighting, climate, entertainment, security, pools, spas, outdoor spaces. One unified Savant system. One interface. Zero fragmentation.

Multi-Property Coordination

Colorado ski house. Arizona winter property. Chicago primary residence. Same Savant system. Same support across all locations.

Security & Access Control

Biometric access. Video surveillance. Motion detection. Advanced security protocols. Complete privacy protection for your estate.

Pool & Spa Automation

Remote temperature control. Pump scheduling. Chemical monitoring. Lighting effects. Water features. Everything automated.

Outdoor Living

Landscape lighting on automated schedules. Patio entertainment. Irrigation automation. Fire features. Indoor-outdoor integration.

Energy & Sustainability

Circuit-level monitoring. Solar optimization. Battery backup. EV charging. Efficiency without compromise.

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Calculate Your Estate's Value

See the long-term impact of intelligent automation on your property portfolio

Calculate Your ROI

See projected energy savings and payback period for your properties

2,000 sq ft10,000 sq ft50,000 sq ft
$100$500/mo$2,000
11 property5

Monthly Savings

$150

~30% reduction

5-Year Savings

$9,000

Total projected

Payback Period

83.3 yrs

Est. $150K investment

Estimate based on: Average 30% energy reduction from Savant Power, intelligent climate control, and automated lighting schedules. Actual savings vary by property size, climate zone, and usage patterns. Investment estimate includes complete Savant system integration.

Selected Work

Recent Projects

Private residences across Chicago and beyond.

Lakefront Estate - Entertainment

Lake Forest, IL

Lakefront Estate

22,000 sq ft. 11.4.6 theater, full automation.

TheaterLightingClimate
Urban Penthouse - Entertainment

Chicago, IL

Urban Penthouse

5,200 sq ft. 7.2.4 theater, 4K distribution.

TheaterPro Remote
Smart Energy Estate

Hinsdale, IL

Smart Energy Estate

18,000 sq ft. Savant Power, solar, battery.

Savant PowerSolar

In-Depth Case Studies

Behind the Scenes

Detailed insights into our most complex integrations

Barrington Hills, IL

Golf Simulator Estate

16,500 sq ft

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Challenge

Client required a dedicated TrackMan golf simulator room that could seamlessly transform into a home theater for family entertainment. The challenge was creating a space that maintained professional golf simulation performance while delivering cinema-quality audio and video.

Solution

Designed a multi-mode space controlled entirely through Savant. Golf mode activates TrackMan with optimal lighting and screen positioning. Theater mode reconfigures audio processing, lowers projection screen, and adjusts lighting for cinema viewing. Entertainment mode enables casual gaming and streaming. All modes accessible via single-button Savant scenes.

Timeline

14 weeks

Investment

$425K-$475K

Key Outcomes

$8K/yr

Eliminated Annual Club Fees

6-7x

Weekly Usage

4.2 years

ROI Timeline

5/5

Family Satisfaction

Savant ProTrackManJBL SynthesisLutronUbiquiti
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Chicago, IL

Urban Penthouse

5,200 sq ft

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Challenge

High-rise penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows created acoustic challenges and excessive heat gain. Client wanted premium home theater without sacrificing natural light during daytime. Building restrictions limited structural modifications.

Solution

Implemented Savant-controlled motorized shades with blackout and sheer options, synchronized with time-of-day automation. Designed 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos theater using in-ceiling speakers to preserve aesthetics. Integrated climate control optimizes HVAC based on window shade position and solar heat gain.

Timeline

8 weeks

Investment

$175K-$225K

Key Outcomes

28%

Energy Cost Reduction

THX

Theater Performance

12

Automated Scenes

$2,400

Annual Savings

Savant ProLutron PalladiomJBL SynthesisSony 4K
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Lake Forest, IL

Smart Energy Estate

14,000 sq ft

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Challenge

Client wanted complete energy independence with seamless backup power during grid outages. Existing infrastructure required significant upgrades. Goal was zero-interruption switching between grid, solar, and battery power while maintaining whole-home automation.

Solution

Deployed Savant Power system with 40kW battery backup, integrated with 15kW rooftop solar array. Savant orchestrates power management, load shedding priorities, and EV charging schedules. During outages, critical loads automatically transfer to battery power with zero interruption to automation systems.

Timeline

12 weeks

Investment

$325K-$375K

Key Outcomes

92%

Energy Independence

35%

First Year Savings

0 min

Grid Outage Impact

6.8 years

ROI Timeline

Savant PowerSolarTesla PowerwallsEV Charging
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How Multi-Property Coordination Works

Our architecture enables true unified control across your entire property portfolio, regardless of geographic location. Each estate maintains its own Savant host while syncing preferences, scenes, and controls through secure cloud orchestration.

Independent Hub Architecture

Each property has its own Savant Pro Host for local processing and failover. Systems operate independently if cloud connectivity is lost, ensuring uninterrupted control.

Synchronized Scene Control

Create "Away" scenes that coordinate across all properties—lower thermostats, close shades, arm security, and adjust lighting from a single command.

Low-Latency Communication

Dedicated VPN tunnels between properties enable sub-100ms response times for real-time control, even across thousands of miles.

Enterprise Security

Bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and isolated network segmentation protect your properties and personal data.

Automatic Failover & Redundancy

If internet connectivity fails at any property, local control continues uninterrupted. Systems reconnect automatically when connectivity is restored.

Example: Winter Migration

Chicago Estate (Oct 15): “Away Mode” lowers heat to 58°F, closes motorized shades, arms security, sets landscape lighting to random patterns

Arizona Winter Home (Oct 15): "Arrival Mode" pre-cools to 72°F (6 hours before arrival), opens shades, disarms security, activates pool heater

Colorado Ski House (Dec 20): "Holiday Mode" maintains heat at 68°F, activates driveway snow melt, sets holiday lighting schedule

All Properties: Weekly system health reports, energy usage analytics, and security event summaries delivered via email

All coordinated from a single Savant app interface. No juggling multiple systems, no property-specific logins, no technical complexity.

Client Testimonials

What Clients Say

Hear from families who trust SilverGate with their most important properties

"My husband uses the simulator 6-7 times weekly, and I appreciate how the space transforms. Golf mode for practice, theater mode for family movies, entertainment mode for gatherings. The Savant integration makes it effortless. The ROI extends beyond golf—we eliminated club storage fees, no travel to courses, year-round practice capability. Worth every penny of the investment."

Victoria Chen-Foster

Barrington Hills, IL

16,500 sq ft Golf Simulator Estate

"We entertain frequently, and technology was complicating rather than helping. SilverGate simplified everything. The system learns our preferences—lighting adjusts based on time of day, climate optimizes for occupancy. Our energy bills dropped 28% despite adding the theater. The ROI is faster than we projected, and guests rave about the experience."

Rebecca Thornton

Chicago, IL

5,200 sq ft Urban Penthouse

"The energy savings surprised us—35% reduction in our first year. But what I value most is the consistency. Every system works perfectly, every time. No troubleshooting, no technical support calls. The motorized shades coordinate with the solar position to reduce cooling costs. It's intelligent automation that actually delivers on the promise."

Priya Desai

Lake Forest, IL

14,000 sq ft Lakefront Estate

How We're Different

Principal-Led. By Design.

SilverGate maintains a principal-led structure by design. Clients engage directly with senior leadership throughout design, programming, and deployment—ensuring uncompromised expertise.

  • Elite Savant Credential — Direct access to Savant engineering and early releases
  • Privacy-First — No client property photography, complete discretion
  • Traveling Studio — Deploy to properties in Chicago, Big Sky, Cabo, and beyond
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Elite Savant Integration

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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"SilverGate delivered exactly what we needed. The attention to detail and seamless integration exceeded our expectations. The system just works."

M.K.

Winnetka, IL • 12,000 sq ft Estate

"After working with three other integrators, SilverGate finally got it right. The system just works, every time. Worth every penny."

J.R.

Lincoln Park, IL • Penthouse

"The Savant Power system has been a game-changer. During the last outage, our neighbors were in the dark while we didn't even notice."

S.T.

Lake Forest, IL • Lakefront Home

Since 2014

Elite Integration

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Interface Preview

Intuitive Control at Your Fingertips

The Savant app delivers seamless control of lighting, climate, entertainment, and security—all from a single, elegant interface.

Woman using Savant Pro app on iPad to control home lighting and climate

Whole-Home Control

Control lighting, climate, entertainment, and security from your iPad or iPhone—anywhere in your home.

Man using Savant app on iPhone to control motorized shades

Elegant Simplicity

Intuitive interface designed for effortless control—adjust shades, lighting, and climate with a tap.

Savant Pro app security monitoring on mobile device

Security & Peace of Mind

Monitor cameras, control access, and arm security systems—all from the same elegant app.

Available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV

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