Technology Designer Magazine

DMF, the leader in modular lighting in the technology integration channel, will bring its ‘Artful lighting for everyday luxury’ philosophy to CEDIA Expo 2026, taking place September 1-4 in Denver, Colorado. At Booth #2106, attendees will experience how the Artafex line of luxury lighting solutions, including the new Artafex 1, offer multi-use solutions for every application, from a single room to an entire home, while integrating seamlessly with popular control systems.

CEDIA Lifetimie Achievement Award CEDIA is proud to celebrate members of our community whose careers have been defined by innovation, leadership, and long-standing service to the industry. Peter Lyngdorf has been named the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. A pioneering Danish entrepreneur and audiophile, Lyngdorf founded HiFi Klubben and helped establish influential brands including Steinway Lyngdorf, Lyngdorf Audio, and DALI, as well as co-founding Purifi.

Wednesday – September 2 – 10:00 – 10:45 – Room 404 Don’t Lose the Room: The Case for Tech-Enhanced Design 1 LU/HSW Credit (AIA) A beautifully designed space reflects a series of intentional choices. This session considers technology as one of them, examining how early planning and collaboration help designers maintain control of the visual and functional intent of a space while avoiding compromises later in the project.

SAV’s Modern Vista, Best Design – Photo: Gibeon Photography There were so many excellent entries in this year’s Performance Home Awards that resonated with our tagline, “Where Technology Meets Design”.

Panasonic Eco Systems North America, a leading provider of energy-efficient ventilation and air quality solutions, today announced the expansion of the WhisperFresh® product line with two new models: WhisperFresh® (Standard)and WhisperFresh® Plus, joining the established WhisperFresh® Select.

I recently sat down with Peter Shipp, ZIO’s Founder and CEO to talk about an amazing residential project he and his team designed that recently wrapped after four long years of specification and build, the work ZIO is doing in the commercial market, and his own personal journey into the world of technology that began when he was just a kid. Doug: Let’s start with this amazing residence your team worked on. How did you become involved with the project?

If you’re traveling to CEDIA Expo 2026 this year in Denver, make sure to stop by and check out our Editor’s Picks for the best products on display at some of the very best manufacturer’s in the CI Channel. Here are our picks for this year’s Product Showcase! SAVANT GE Proseo Keypad Host Booth  #2518 The GE Proseo Keypad Host is unlike any smart home solution available today and creates a massive opportunity for integrators.

For many homeowners, the ideal outdoor space isn’t just a patio or a porch — it’s extra room that allows homeowners to blur the line between indoors and out, creating flexible outdoor living spaces that feel just as comfortable and controllable as the rest of the home.

Photo: K-array by Nadav Havakook When EDIKTED opened its flagship store in New York City, the space brought together two very different worlds: a modern, fashion-forward clothing brand and one of the city’s historic architectural landmarks. The store is located inside the historic Charles Scribner’s Sons Building, a Beaux-Arts landmark designed by Ernest Flagg and completed in 1913.

On August 3rd, water and housing products leader LIXIL hosted campers from Tools & Tiaras Summer Camp at its LIXIL Water Experience Center in New York City for an interactive plumbing workshop designed to introduce teen girls to careers in the profession. Developed in partnership with the nonprofit founded by tradeswoman and advocate Judaline Cassidy, the program combined hands-on design challenges with mentorship from plumbers, designers, and other industry professionals.