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I was hoping for better weather when I arrived in Dallas for the inaugural Lightapalooza conference this past February. Nonetheless, there I was, landing at DFW for the much-anticipated first-ever lighting fixture-specific conference for custom integ

Amanda Beckner, CTS, was recently hired as vice president of education and training for CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry. Beckner has more than two decades of experience in association management, learning program

It’s not a new trend, but we have been seeing a continuation of TV designs that fit more organically into a residential or commercial space instead of the space having to be designed around the TV itself. Large panels also continue to be very popular

Hunter Douglas has expanded its substantial portfolio of window treatment fabrics to include exclusive collections from two esteemed artists: San Francisco-based textile designer Seema Krish and New York City-based visual artist Marcie Bronkar. The D

As the new vice president of education and training for CEDIA, I’m assuming stewardship of a program that is impressively whole. Not complete, per se – in a field that changes as quickly and dramatically as the home technology industry, we can never

They are the newest in high-end lighting control keypads that attempt to blend the latest tech conveniences with design flourishes matching even the most elegant home interiors. The new Ascend keypad line from Savant features two-button, four-button,

Growing up on a farm in Israel may not seem like the most obvious starting point for someone who would be respected for his expertise in home-technology, but that is Shorish’ life story in a nutshell. Before moving to the U.S. in the 1990s and foundi

The KLH Model Five have finally started shipping, and I was lucky enough to get a shot at listening to the long-awaited reboot of the iconic floor-standing speaker a few months ago. My anticipation had been building for almost two years since they an

Outdoor Entertainment. The global pandemic generated more interest in enhancing home entertainment systems both inside and outside the home. Now, more than ever, the quality of outdoor speaker, TVs, lighting, and Wi-Fi coverage is at the front of min