It depends. Do you have access to the area below your intended location for the sound system? If so, wiring can be installed to go from amp to speakers below the floor system. If not, there are many wire organizers available now for computer system set up. Or wire mould...a plastic back and clip on front to hide wires more stylishly.

Tsilanko, I would always recommend professional installation where needed. But what I am doing here is suggesting that WHEN you are planning to build or renovate, to consider how your plans will affect you in 20 or 30 years time. Split levels are very hep when you are young. A kitchen 3 steps down at 30 is rarely a problem, but might be a hazard at 60, or, as Marjie1059 suggested, if you break a leg. ... All my parents' homes were terrible for old people. They were forced to move to a bungalow in extreme old sge because the location and design of their home was more suitable for an active young couple with a large family than for an elderly couple with stroke disabilities. I would not want to move again, so my present home has features built in that make ageing in place simpler. Mostly small changes, like grab rails, and lever handles on doors and faucets. A major disability suddenly suffered requires major changes if permanent. I did look at this because it came up in the discussion, but if you look at the heading, Planning for Disability, it means just that. Plan ahead so you don't have to make expensive changes later on. But thank you for your advice, yes, major changes are not in the DIY domain.

Dear, I am Ravi and I am an Architect. Designing is subjective and collaborative field which relies on many factors like context, location, lifestyle, culture, budget and more. Healthy communication and proper flow of information are quite essential part of any design process which leads us to smart and robust choices. There are infinite possibilities that can be done but to do anything we first must decide what not to do. Elegance in Design always work. As you mentioned above that you want to make a 'Sustainable Montessori'. 1) Firstly when it comes to Montessori Design, we must realize that we are creating spaces for the children's who are at the begining of their life stage (foundation) and who observe and learn everything from their surroundings. They are naturally eager for learning. So it is very important that we are creating such an ambience which has a creative, positive and energetic vibe into it. Which helps in all round development of the childs including physical, social and emotional aspects. A place which provide a cognitive growth and respect the very basics of human spirit and values in a motivational environment. 2) Coming to the Sustainability, it is one of the most talked subject these days when it comes to the Architecture field. A lot of activities and experiments are being done across the globe on small and large scale as well. The very core intent of sustainable architecture is to make such steps that ensure all the possible and best opportunities for the future generations and that is only possible if we control our energy consumption by making the smart and best use of the resources available in our surroundings and context. It is a conscious choice we make while creating our built environments which is energy efficient and cost effective and have the least negative impact on our environment and ecological systems while conserving it at the same time. This is not all I want to say about it but I hope I am able to explain certain substantial aspects of your query. For your guidance i am sharing a couple of images of such projects I have been associated with. I Hope this will help you a little bit. Manav Sadhna Activity Centre- a slum community centre. (made out of waste) Environmental Sanitation Institute (made by using all the passive architectural technology of energy efficiency) If you are looking for professional consultancy, you can share your contact here or can contact me. Thanks and Regards Ar. Ravi Prakash 8882204074

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