After opening registration to the entire custom installation community this past Fall, Lightapalooza 2023, the industry’s new platform for lighting design and integration, has officially announced the complete educational programming schedule, along with expert panelists and a compelling speaker lineup. The one-of-a-kind event will be held February 20-23, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. Lightapalooza 2023 will…
CrimsonAV, the leader in custom ProAV mounting solutions and more, has added an extension of their team called the LED Experts Group. This knowLEDgeable group will assist integrators and AV designers with selecting the right dvLED for their projects. They will offer a wide range of indoor/outdoor products suitable for applications of all sectors and sizes. “Last year we brought…
An interview with Ariana Lovato from Honeycomb Home Design How did you start your interior design business? Ariana Lovato: I started Honeycomb Home Design in 2016, but before that, I worked for other designers and a construction company. I gained a great knowledge and made a lot of mistakes, but then ultimately decided that I wanted to start Honeycomb, which was…
Savant Systems, Inc., a global leader in smart home and smart power, is creating a dynamic new pop-up gallery that offers a truly unique smart home experience. Savant is celebrating the grand opening of Savant SOHO on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Located at 120 Wooster Street in New York City’s trendy Soho neighborhood, the bi-level 3,700 sq. ft. smart home space will be open Monday through…
Sixth Vectorworks Design Scholarship Celebrates 30 Talented Students with Awards. A strong supporter of the world’s future designers, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. proudly announces the 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship winners, with Michelle Wanitzek taking home the coveted Richard Diehl Award. With over 1,000 submissions, scholarships were awarded to 30 students for 22 projects in the architecture, interior design, landscape and…
On the heels of opening registration in November to anyone in the custom electronics industry, Lightapalooza 2023 has also signed on 25 of the most well-recognized lighting exhibitors, with more expected to be announced. The one-of-a-kind educational event will be held February 20-23, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. Lightapalooza 2023 has been designed to provide a…
Hunter Douglas announces its latest portfolio expansion for two of its most popular shade styles. The debut of Silhouette Halo Shadings, along with new fabric and hardware options for Luminette Privacy Sheers, deepens the customization and design opportunities available to custom integrators through the robust Hunter Douglas portfolio – complemented by the award-winning PowerView Gen 3 Automation system. The new…
We are looking to recognize some of the most innovative smart home products on the market. Winners will be picked by our editorial team and the winners will receive their award at KBIS in Las Vegas on January 31. There is no limit to the number of nominations that an individual (or company) can submit. However, the nomination should represent an…
A recent visit to LG’s Experience Design Center in Napa brought together design experts, builders, technology integrators and many more to review the company’s comprehensive product profile within the Signature Kitchen Series. The Signature Kitchen Suite (SKS) features high-performance appliances that deliver culinary precision–the intersection of technology, art and culinary innovation. The product line caters to a target audience LG…
PowerShades, an industry-leading provider of manual and automated window shades for residential, commercial and hospitality applications, announces that the company’s complete range of AC and DC powered, RF, solar powered and True PoE motorized shades can now be integrated with the Crestron Home® OS Operating System. PowerShades offers indoor and outdoor motorized roller shades with a broad range of customization…