Whether you’re living in a Lincoln Park brownstone, have a River North rooftop, or are remodeling a suburban backyard in Hinsdale, isn’t it time you make the most out of your outdoor space? With the right design and smart technology, it can become a high-style extension of your home.
At Digital Systems & Integration, we specialize in turning Chicago rooftops, patios, and yards into luxury outdoor environments, combining aesthetics, automation, and high-performance tech that’s built to withstand Midwest weather. And with our exclusive partnership with Luxury Pergola, we’re helping homeowners across the city bring elegance and function to their outdoor spaces.
Install a Luxury Pergola (Yes, Even on a Rooftop)
Pergolas aren’t just for backyards anymore. With sleek, modular aluminum builds, Luxury Pergola’s motorized systems are ideal for urban rooftops, downtown terraces, and smaller city patios.
We’ve partnered with The Luxury Pergola to bring Chicago homeowners fully customizable pergolas that include:
- Motorized louvered roofs that open and close for sun or rain
- Integrated LED lighting for year-round evening ambiance
- Optional drop screens for added shade or privacy
- Built-in drainage systems to handle Chicago storms
- All-weather aluminum construction—rustproof and low-maintenance
Whether you’re watching the game on your rooftop in Wicker Park or grilling under cover in Naperville, pergolas create a space you can actually use, and love.
Create an Outdoor Entertainment Zone
Chicago summers are short, so you should make the most of them. We design outdoor audio and video systems that disappear into the background but deliver crisp, immersive performance.
Ideal for:
- Rooftop TVs with anti-glare coatings and weatherproof casings
- Landscape speakers in yards or courtyards
- Wi-Fi coverage for outdoor work-from-home sessions
- Seamless AV control via your phone, touchscreen, or voice assistant
Our AV systems turn your outdoor space into a full-function living room, with skyline views.
Add Smart Lighting for Atmosphere and Safety
Outdoor lighting in Chicago needs to do more than just look good. It has to withstand harsh winters, provide real security, and still create the mood when guests arrive.
Our lighting systems:
- Highlight architecture, gardens, or pergola structures
- Offer dimmable and color-tunable options
- Integrate with Lutron or other smart home platforms
- Respond to schedules, motion, or voice control
And yes, we can light up your Luxury Pergola for late-night rooftop gatherings or quiet winter evenings with equal impact.
Shade and Shelter with Drop Screens
In a city where privacy and sunlight can shift block by block, motorized drop screens offer flexibility and control. Ideal for:
- Shielding rooftops from downtown wind
- Adding privacy to balconies
- Blocking harsh western sun on backyard patios
- Creating mosquito-free zones during summer grilling
These systems are quiet, reliable, and fully controllable from your home automation setup, so you’re never stuck choosing between comfort and design.
Control Your Outdoor Climate
Yes, even in Chicago, your outdoor space can be climate-smart. Consider integrating:
- Outdoor-rated heaters for year-round rooftop dining
- Ceiling fans mounted under pergolas to move summer air
- Misting systems for sweltering August afternoons
- Smart sensors that respond to real-time weather
Combined with a Luxury Pergola and connected lighting/audio, you get a four-season outdoor living area that adapts to Chicago’s unpredictable weather.
Make It Smart: Integrated Home Automation
With Digital Systems & Integration, your outdoor upgrades are never isolated. We tie them into your existing smart home platform, allowing you to control:
- Pergola louvers
- Outdoor audio/video
- Lighting scenes
- Security cameras
- Shades and screens
- Heating/cooling systems
All from a single app, touchscreen, or voice assistant. Your outdoor space should feel just as seamless and intuitive as your interiors, and we make that happen.
Why Choose Digital Systems & Integration?
We’re Chicago’s trusted partner in intelligent outdoor living. Our team blends luxury design, high-performance products, and robust smart home integration to craft spaces that work—and wow.
Through our partnership with The Luxury Pergola, we bring Chicago homeowners access to the highest quality aluminum pergolas and smart shade systems available. Whether you’re designing a city rooftop retreat or a backyard escape in the suburbs, we help you think bigger—and build smarter.
Contact us today to get started!