Technology Designer partners with ANDMORE at Las Vegas and High Point Markets in 2026!
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A new world of opportunity awaits interior designers in the exciting world of Performance Homes. These healthy, resilient, sustainable and decarbonized residences are in demand, and the market optimization is being driven by the luxury homeowner. Now is the time for leading designers to build their knowledge base and gain experience in order to become market leaders and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their design-build colleagues. Architects, Builders, Engineers and Technology Designers are leading the movement in Performance Home design and construction. There’s a seat at the table for you, too!
ANDMORE is excited to announce that they have partnered with Technology Designer Magazine to bring you a series of informative conversations that will explore how you can expand your business and reach new clients in the world of Performance Homes. This immersive showcase will give you the opportunity to become a market leader, recommending healthy, innovative solutions and experiences for your clients.
Please join us to learn more about how the design-build community is transforming our homes and your particular role in becoming a trusted advisor in the luxury residential Performance Home marketplace.
Session One | Sunday 10:00 a.m. | Sunday January 25, 2026
Heliotropic Window Treatments: Inspired by Nature
Join us for this engaging conversation about the current state of performance window treatments that address sustainable design and fabrication, the latest automation design options, and an introduction into the magical world of heliotropic window treatments. Be one of the first designers in America to learn about the latest innovation in window treatments. Just as a sunflower follows the sun throughout the day, a process known as tropism, so do heliotropic shading products as the state-of-the-art window treatments. This is a conversation you want to be a part of, Inspired by Nature!
Moderated by Nikki Watson, the owner of The Design Quad, recognized for creating spaces that balance style, warmth and livability, in conversation with Clint Childress, Market Director at Draper at Home. Clint has 26 years of experience in the window covering field at Draper. Working with suppliers of fabrics, motors and components, Clint has overseen product development, material selection, and market focuses for Draper’s residential division. Clint has many years of commercial custom solutions experience as well. He has collaborated with design teams to provide unique shading solutions for organizations such as The Metropolitan Museum, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Google, Apple, Harvard and more.
Session Two | Sunday 2:00 p.m. | Sunday January 25, 2026
Designed to Disappear
Intelligent lighting, indoor climate control, immersive soundscapes, spa-like bathrooms, family entertainment. All of these exciting design elements enhance room décor, create engaging ambiance, and work in tandem with interior design to elevate homeowner enjoyment in their cherished residences. Learn how every Performance Home technology can be designed to disappear, leaving your interior design front and center in today’s modern residential spaces.
Dawn Brinson, who is the Founder and CEO of A New Day Creative Communications & Marketing has more than 25 years in executive roles in marketing communications, public relations, brand strategy, media relations, promotional event development, social media, and advertising, and will moderating this exciting conversation which features Scott Foco, who is the Director of Sales for Sonance, a company that specializes in technology solutions that are “designed to disappear” within the architecture of high-end luxury homes, and Giles Sutton, Residential Business Development at Crestron, a leader in luxury residential systems.
Session Three | 10:00 a.m. | Monday, January 26, 2026
Outdoor Entertainment Design Trends
Luxury homeowners want to entertain and enjoy their designed spaces throughout the year. Join our conversation and learn about how to bring together resilient furnishings, lighting, sound and vision to enhance any outdoor space. Our panel will explore sustainable, resilient designs that combine performance and elegance with thoughtful design to create spaces that foster connection and serve as a canvas for memorable gatherings.
When you ask your client the question, “How do you want to live in this house?”, a major consideration is how they will entertain with style and elegance. Our panel will discuss the latest design trends in performance home entertainment for outdoor spaces.
Moderated by Christopher Grubb, the President and Founder of Arch-Interiors Design Group in Beverly Hills and recognized as one of the top 50 designers in the country, in conversation with Shay Brummer, National Sales Manager at Coastal Source, who brings a hands-on understanding of what it takes to create exceptional outdoor environments. His goal is to empower partners to think beyond products—to craft complete, purposeful outdoor experiences.
Session Four | 2:00 p.m. | Monday, January 26, 2026
Luxury Intelligent Lighting
In this session, we will explore the world of luxury lighting that bring out the best in designs, both indoors and outdoors. The many layers of modern lighting include color tuning technology that accentuates furnishings and artwork, dim-to-warm lighting that creates soft, cozy evening scenes, and tunable white lighting for task areas like kitchens and home offices. In combination with decor accent lighting, comprehensive whole-home intelligent lighting is the foundation of any interior designer’s offerings.
Discover how to increase your presence and reputation in the luxury residential market with a comprehensive overview of the latest in lighting design trends for indoor and outdoor spaces. And learn how to collaborate with lighting designers in early discovery meetings.
Moderated by Douglas Weinstein, Editor-in-Chief of Technology Designer Magazine, in conversation with Andrew Wakefield (Andy), Executive Vice President at DMF Lighting, who has been instrumental in driving product adoption, business development, and market strategy while elevating lighting as a foundational element of the modern Performance Home.
