Stratus Group

What Stratus Group does

Stratus Group LLC is a privately held technology design consultancy founded in 2015 and headquartered in Carbondale, Colorado. The firm provides comprehensive technology systems design, engineering, and project management services for custom residential, boutique commercial, luxury hospitality, and historic preservation projects, with claimed worldwide reach. Its core offering integrates technology ecosystems across lighting control, motorized shading, climate control, indoor air quality, A/V distribution, private cinema, networking, cellular/LTE, communications, security/access/surveillance, and acoustical consulting into a unified design package that becomes part of the project's architectural documentation.

The business operates a design-centric consulting model rather than a software or product business. Engagements follow a structured six-phase process from schematic design through construction documentation, with optional construction administration services that include subcontractor recommendations, bid analysis, field observation reports, and contract compliance auditing. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a project-by-project, quote-based basis, with multi-year contract cadence tied to construction timelines. The firm serves four primary verticals (custom high-net-worth residential, boutique commercial, luxury hospitality, historic preservation) and coordinates with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, landscape designers, mechanical/electrical engineers, and a vetted subcontractor ecosystem.

The company is co-founded and principally led by Justin Rounsefell (25+ years of experience, holding ESC-D, MTA, and NICET-III certifications) and Travis Beery (21 years, holding HAA-II, ISF, and CQAT certifications). The team comprises 1-10 employees including project managers, CAD designers, and engineers, with go-to-market driven primarily by referral relationships with approximately 30+ architectural firms (Olson Kundig, Charles Cunniffe Architects, FUSE Architecture, Land + Shelter, Dean Larkin Design, Tommy Hein Architects, Z Group Architects, and others) supplemented by direct client contact via website forms, phone, and newsletter. The firm holds no external investment, has no parent company, and operates without public revenue or funding disclosures.

Name

Stratus Group

Legal name

Stratus Group LLC

Website

https://stratusgroup.design

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stratus Group is a Colorado-based technology design consultancy that plans and coordinates integrated technology systems (lighting, shading, climate, A/V, networking, security, acoustics) for luxury residential, boutique commercial, hospitality, and historic preservation projects, serving architects and owners worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carbondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Technology Design Services: Comprehensive technology systems design, engineering, and project management services for residential and commercial projects. Revenue generated through professional consulting fees for design development, construction documentation, and project coordination services.
2. Construction Administration Services: Optional construction management services provided post-design to assure quality and investment realization. Includes subcontractor recommendations, bid analysis, periodic inspections, and contract compliance auditing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stratus Group is a technology design firm offering comprehensive design, engineering, and project management services for residential and commercial technology systems. Their work covers entertainment systems, home automation, connectivity, security, and acoustical consulting, delivered through a six-phase architectural design process from schematic design through construction administration. They serve custom residential, boutique commercial, luxury hospitality, and historic preservation projects worldwide from their Carbondale, Colorado headquarters.

Product overview

Stratus Group is a technology design firm offering comprehensive design, engineering, and project management services as a unified consulting offering rather than a software product. Their portfolio spans entertainment systems design (distributed audio, private cinema, gaming, simulation, digital art), home automation (lighting control, motorized window coverings, climate control, power management), connectivity infrastructure (Wi-Fi, cellular, intercom, video conferencing), security systems (access control, alarms, surveillance), and acoustical consulting. The firm follows a structured six-phase design process from schematic design through construction administration, working alongside architects, interior designers, and engineers as part of the project design team. Founded in 2015 and based in Carbondale, Colorado, they serve custom residential, boutique commercial, luxury hospitality, and historic preservation projects worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technology Systems Design Comprehensive design, engineering, and project management service for residential and commercial technology systems, covering entertainment, automation, connectivity, security, and wellness subsystems. The offering follows a six-phase architectural design process from schematic design through construction administration, with detailed construction plans and specifications integrated into the project's architectural documentation package.
• Construction Administration Optional post-design construction management services including subcontractor recommendations, proposal reviews, submittal reviews, field observation reports, periodic inspections at key milestones, performance verification, and contract compliance auditing to assure quality technology implementation.
• Acoustical Consulting Acoustical space tuning and noise control consulting for residential and commercial spaces. Engaged by architecture firms for challenging acoustic design questions and integrated into broader technology design projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Time and cost savings through bid analysis and construction administration services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Olson KundigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning architecture firm with multiple international projects. Strategic referral partner recommending Stratus Group for technology integration on their residential and commercial projects.
• Charles Cunniffe ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury residential architecture firm. Long-standing collaborative relationship for technology design services on high-end residential projects.
• FUSE Architecture + InteriorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and interior design firm providing residential technology design services to their clients through Stratus Group partnership.
• Land + Shelter Architecture & PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and planning firm with ongoing collaborative relationship for technology and acoustic design consulting.
• Dean Larkin DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm whose principal Dean Larkin advocates for early technology coordination and routinely engages Stratus Group on projects.
• Paragon Systems IntegrationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVetted technology subcontractor recommended by Stratus Group for systems integration on client projects.
• AROS Shades + ControlcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShading and control systems subcontractor vetted and recommended for motorized window covering installations.
• XssentialscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnology integration subcontractor recommended for audio/video and control system installations.
• NiteomajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLighting design firm collaborating on residential and commercial projects for integrated lighting control systems.
• 186 Lighting Design GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional lighting design consultancy for integrated lighting solutions on technology projects.
• Hansen ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor partner for construction administration and project coordination on residential and commercial builds.
• Integrative Development SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily office and owner's representation firm providing project oversight and coordination services.
• Z Group ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm with ongoing collaborative projects for technology design services.
• Ro | Rockett DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design firm with residential projects requiring integrated technology solutions.
• Tommy Hein ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm with projects requiring technology design coordination.
• BG BuildingworksmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMechanical/electrical engineering consultancy for building systems coordination on technology projects.
• Kerry JoyceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer with residential projects requiring technology integration services.
• Allison ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for residential construction projects with technology design needs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CEDIA: Industry association for technology design and integration professionals, whose ESC-D and CQAT certifications are held by Stratus's co-founders. Comparable as the ecosystem/standards body shaping the category Stratus operates in and a referral source for certified designers.

Broad incumbents

• Lutron Electronics: Lighting control and motorized shading manufacturer dominant in the luxury residential market. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products underpin Stratus's lighting and shading design work and whose design support shapes the technology specification process on luxury projects.
• Control4: Smart home automation manufacturer serving residential and light commercial markets through a certified dealer/integrator network. Comparable because Control4's design and specification support ecosystem delivers technology services for projects overlapping Stratus's residential and boutique commercial scope.
• Savant Systems: Premium smart home and commercial control platform with integrated design and integrator support services. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products and design resources shape technology specifications on luxury residential and hospitality projects similar to Stratus's client base.
• Crestron Electronics: Major manufacturer of integrated AV, lighting, shading, and control systems serving residential and commercial markets globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent that certifies technology architects (MTA, held by Stratus's co-founder) and increasingly offers design resources overlapping Stratus's technology design services for luxury projects.

Direct peers

• Acoustic Sciences Corporation: Acoustical design and audio/video consulting firm specializing in residential and commercial environments. Comparable because acoustical consulting is a core service Stratus offers (HAA-II certified), and the firm serves overlapping luxury residential and commercial clients.
• Definitive Audio: Specialty AV and acoustics retailer/integrator serving luxury residential customers with design and installation services. Comparable as a design-led specialty firm serving overlapping high-end residential clients with adjacent acoustical and A/V expertise.
• VIA Studios: Independent technology and AV design consultancy serving high-end residential and commercial projects with a design-first, architect-coordination model similar to Stratus Group. Directly comparable business model, target market, and lifecycle involvement from schematic design through construction administration.
• Audio Video Design: Residential AV design and integration firm serving luxury homes. Comparable as a design-led technology services firm whose project types, customer profile, and integration-with-architecture model overlap directly with Stratus's custom residential segment.
• Cloud9 Smart Home: Luxury smart home design and integration provider focused on high-end residential projects. Comparable business model and target customer base to Stratus's custom residential practice, with overlapping service categories in lighting, shading, networking, and A/V.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stratusgroup.design
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stratus-group-design

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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