2026 Technology Designer Magazine Performance Home Award Winners

2GIG Edge II

The 2GIG EDGE™ II touch panel reimagines the role of the security panel by serving as a refined, centralized interface for both security and smart home control. Rather than requiring multiple dedicated keypads or relying solely on mobile apps, EDGE II consolidates security, Z-Wave automation, live video, and everyday home controls into a single, elegantly designed touch panel. Its eight-inch display, contemporary styling, and compact footprint allow it to complement modern residential interiors while reducing wall clutter and simplifying the homeowner’s daily interaction with technology.

Barco Residential Runar LED Wall

Barco Residential’s Runar DCI compliant LED wall is the first certified for the new DCI-HDR LED standard. Choose 4K 17:9 flat or 5K Cinemascope. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy any content—including high quality movie files in the commercial cinema format—in the comfort of a luxury home theater.

Coastal Source Ovation™

Ovation™ by Coastal Source is a breakthrough in outdoor in-ceiling audio that combines high-fidelity sound, architectural elegance, and rugged durability in one refined package. Its weatherized circular ribbon tweeter delivers silky highs with uniform 360° dispersion, while an oversized driver (nearly twice the size of a typical 6″) produces powerful room-filling bass, resulting in a natural soundstage.

Coastal Source VIA™

Coastal Source’s VIA™ is an outdoor architectural and landscape lighting system designed to bring native Lutron® Ketra and Rania Intelligent Lighting technology into purpose-built exterior architectural and landscape fixtures, extending intelligent lighting beyond the home’s interior. It’s designed to enable an all-encompassing unified approach to lighting design, where indoor and outdoor spaces can be experienced as a cohesive whole.

Crestron Cevo Mini Remote

The Crestron Cevo Mini Remote is a groundbreaking handheld controller that redefines what a modern media remote can be. Purpose-built for today’s streaming-first environment, the Cevo Mini Remote delivers intuitive, tactile and elegant control for any Crestron Home® OS installation.  

DMF Lighting Artafex 1

Artafex 1 is the first one-inch architectural downlight engineered with tunable white lighting, powered by DMF’s award-winning PhaseX digital lighting technology. Where one-inch fixtures have historically been limited to accent use due to compromises in output, glare, cost and serviceability, Artafex 1 delivers on every front.

At its core is the industry’s only patent-pending 3-Stage Optic in a one-inch fixture, combining precision glass and silicone optics for best-in-class glare mitigation without sacrificing output. The result: up to 850 lumens delivered cleanly, making Artafex 1 suitable for ambient, task and accent applications throughout the home.

Draper at Home Elevate™

The Elevate™ is a next‑generation cordless manual roller shade system engineered to redefine the manual shading experience. By eliminating traditional cords and chains, Elevate delivers a clean, modern aesthetic while offering safe, intuitive, one‑touch operation. The system combines design with performance, giving users smooth, controlled movement and precise positioning for everyday use.

Future Automation PCV-F

The Future Automation PCV-F represents a sophisticated projector concealment solution that solves one of the most challenging aspects of luxury home cinema design: integrating high-performance projection systems without compromising architectural aesthetics. The PCV-F allows the projector to be vertically installed within a wall cavity and employs a precision front-surface mirror assembly to deliver large-format cinematic images with exceptional accuracy and optical performance.

HK Lighting Radius Series

HK Luxury’s In-Grade Radius Series combines precision and with compact, durable design. Available in 1-inch and 4-inch models, each delivers full optical control and Dark Sky compliant options. All fixtures feature marine-grade brass construction across a variety of trim options. Compact and discreet, each fixture installs cleanly into hardscape, softscape and architectural elements with uniform, glare-controlled illumination and durable construction.

Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player

The world’s highest-fidelity movie player, Strato K introduces our exclusive new 4K Cinematic format and unlocks native 8K playback. Taking advantage of its 8K processing power, 4K Cinematic features full chroma (up to 4:4:4) and much higher bitrates. 4K Cinematic movies include more image data for richer color, cleaner detail, and a more natural look.

LG SIGNATURE Smart Induction Slide-In Range

The LG SIGNATURE Smart Induction Slide-In Range combines advanced technology with elegant design. The AI Gourmet Camera monitors and guides cooking for precise, consistent results. Dynamic ProBake Convection® ensures even heat distribution, while the powerful 4.3kW UltraHeat™ element handles boiling or simmering. The spacious 6.3 cu. ft. oven accommodates large meals easily and is controlled by an intuitive 6.8″ LCD touch display. Built-in No Preheat Air Fry and Air Sous Vide functions deliver restaurant-quality dishes without extra appliances. Afterward, EasyClean® and Self Clean technologies make maintenance effortless. This AI-enabled range blends professional-grade performance with smart technology to elevate everyday cooking.

Lucetta CI CROMOLUX™

The Lucetta CI CROMOLUX™ lighting experience opens new opportunities for delivering accurate, dynamic color rendering in architectural illumination. At the heart of the CROMOLUX™ experience is the Dynamic Lighting Gateway. This custom-tailored lighting manager maximizes the overall illumination quality of Lucetta CI dynamic lighting systems, providing effortless control and simplified programming for complex installations.

Lutron Ketra D2 Fixed Remodeler Downlight

The Ketra D2 Fixed Remodeler Downlight brings Ketra’s quality of light into existing spaces with a level of flexibility and discretion not previously possible. As the only 2‑inch downlight of its kind, it delivers full‑spectrum Natural Light through a minimal aperture, allowing light to take focus while the fixture quietly disappears into the ceiling. Its fixed design is engineered for consistent downward illumination, supporting a clean and balanced visual environment.

Nexus 21 Apex Motorized Wall Mount

The Nexus 21 Apex Motorized Wall Mount is engineered to solve one of the most difficult challenges in modern residential AV design: how to combine the beauty of an ultra-low-profile art TV installation with the flexibility of a fully motorized articulating mount. Apex conceals most of the mounting hardware inside the wall, allowing TVs up to 83 inches to sit just under ¾ inch from the wall surface. This creates an exceptionally clean, gallery-style appearance while still giving homeowners the ability to extend and swivel the display when they want a more traditional viewing experience.

OVAL HOME Adapt System

Performance homes now control light, climate, shade, sound and air quality. The bedroom is the last room without a system built to control comfort, rest and recovery. Sleep technology has taught people to measure their nights. The OVAL HOME Adapt System takes us beyond simply monitoring. It is designed on a principle of action. Engineering the sleeping environment to better support the body’s recovery. The Adapt Layer combines thermal conditioning, physiological sensing, and native smart home integration. Sensors read the sleeper’s needs and sleep stage through the night. The system changes the temperature of the bed in response. Automatically, without input.

Panasonic Whisper Symphony™

Panasonic Whisper Symphony reimagines the traditional bathroom exhaust fan by combining high-performance ventilation, dimmable LED lighting, and integrated Bluetooth® audio into a single ceiling-mounted solution. Designed for modern homes where indoor air quality, comfort, and wellness are increasingly interconnected, Whisper Symphony delivers effective moisture and pollutant removal while enhancing the everyday experience of the space.

Quantum Media Systems XDR5-8K

The Quantum Media Systems 8K-Ultra-AI is a fifth-generation immersive video wall platform engineered specifically for luxury residential environments where scale, image quality, and seamless integration are equally important. At its core is Quantum’s newly developed Visual Media Server, an advanced processing platform that transforms the system from a high-performance display into a true large-scale, multi-functional 8K display.

Reflectel  The Swoop Leather with Integrated Soundbar

The Swoop Leather Mirror TV with Integrated Samsung HW-S800D Soundbar & Samsung Neo QLED QN90F Television represents the pinnacle of luxury hidden television design, seamlessly combining handcrafted furniture, premium materials, and state-of-the-art entertainment technology into a single sculptural piece. Wrapped in luxurious leather by Cortina Leathers and distinguished by its elegant deep, curved “Swoop” profile, the frame transforms what is traditionally just a black television screen into a sophisticated architectural element.

Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB TV

The 130” Micro RGB TV was created to redefine color in TV technology, combining an industry-first backlighting structure with commanding scale and groundbreaking design. Unlike other RGB TVs, it utilizes thousands of micro-sized red, green, and blue LEDs emitting light independently. These microscopic lights, less than 100 micrometers in size, minimize color bleed and enable expanded color with pinpoint accuracy. The result is the widest, most detailed color spectrum in consumer TVs.

Samsung S95H OLED TV

The Samsung S95H is the first high-end OLED TV purpose-built to mirror an art piece. Its industry-first FloatLayer design creates the illusion of a floating screen mounted flush with the wall, amplified by access to Samsung Art Store.

Samsung 98-inch OLED Class The Frame

As the original Art TV, the intended purpose of The Frame has always been to redefine what television can be – merging high-performance technology with an elegant, customizable design. Now, the all-new 98” Class The Frame delivers this experience at truly remarkable scale. Offering the largest size ever in The Frame lineup, it lets you fully maximize your gallery feel at home.  Available for the first time on a Samsung OLED TV, Samsung Art Store transforms the room with exclusively curated collections from world-renowned museums, including MoMA, Art Institute of Chicago, Art Basel and more.

Samsung Music Studio 7

Music Studio 7 unlocks an entirely new category as the first Wi-Fi speaker designed as a work of art. Crafted by a world-renowned artist, it delivers an uncompromising 3D Dolby Atmos experience, while elegantly blending with any aesthetic.

SAVANT GE Proseco Keypad Host

The GE Proseo Keypad Host is unlike any smart home solution available today and creates a massive opportunity for integrators. A powerful smart home/entertainment platform hidden inside an elegant light switch, this elegant 2-button in-wall controller — available in White, Black, and Light Almond — delivers up to 200 loads of lighting and shade control, a stream of Savant Music, 6 A/V zones, and whole-home integration spanning security, cameras, locks, climate, energy and more.

SKYWORTH CE1 Canvas Elite Art TV

The SKYWORTH CE1 Canvas Elite Art TV is a premium, large-format display—available in massive 86-inch and 100-inch models, the first 100-inch Art TV available—that seamlessly bridges the gap between high-end home entertainment and fine art. Powered by the Google TV smart platform, it functions as a top-tier cinematic screen for streaming and gaming, while doubling as a lifelike digital gallery when not in active use.

Sonance James PowerPipe X Series

The James PowerPipe X Series is an architectural hidden subwoofer system designed to deliver powerful, precise bass from installations that remain completely invisible. Built for integrators and designers who refuse to compromise between performance and aesthetics, the PowerPipe X Series disappears entirely within ceilings, deep wall cavities, or cabinetry, with its ported opening directed into the listening area for maximum bass output and zero visual impact.

Sonance SBXL-100 Soundbar

The Sonance SBXL-100 is a large format soundbar engineered to match the scale, impact, and visual presence of today’s extra-large television displays. At 82.68 inches wide, it is purpose-built to complement most large format televisions with proportions that feel intentional and balanced rather than mismatched, addressing a gap that the soundbar category has largely ignored as display sizes have continued to grow.

Sonance Visual Experience Ultra Thin-Line

The Sonance Visual Experience Ultra Thin-Line is an architectural speaker that redefines what is possible in spaces where depth is at a premium. At just 1.41 inches deep, the VX52R UTL fits into 2.5 inch metal framing commonly used in concrete ceiling construction, bringing premium Sonance VX audio performance to MDUs, high rises, and other challenging architectural environments that have traditionally been out of reach for high quality architectural audio.

Sonance Wedge X Series

The James Wedge WX Series is an architectural speaker purpose-built for 90-degree wall-to-ceiling applications, delivering premium audio performance from a location that traditional speakers cannot occupy. Developed directly from real-world installer and customer feedback, the WX Series represents a meaningful evolution in wedge speaker design, addressing the key challenges of acoustic performance, installation flexibility, and long-term durability in a single product family.

Sonos Amp Multi

Amp Multi is Sonos’ new professional-grade, multi-channel streaming amplifier, purpose-built for the demands of complex residential audio installations. Designed in direct collaboration with integrators, Amp Multi delivers eight amplified outputs at 125 watts per channel, configurable across up to four independent zones—enabling a single unit to power up to 24 Sonos Architectural speakers across multiple rooms or spaces.

Sony BRAVIA 9 II True RGB TV

The BRAVIA 9 II TRUE RGB TV is Sony’s flagship television powered by their next-generation True RGB technology, designed to deliver reference-level picture performance in real-world home environments. By independently controlling red, green and blue LEDs, the display achieves purer colors with an expanded color range, precise control on their brightest panel, and consistent viewing at any angle or light setting for all home environments. Sony’s TRUE RGB brings a level of color precision, brightness, and contrast that surpasses conventional LED backlight systems.

Sony BRAVIA 7 II

The BRAVIA 7 II is a next-generation TV powered by Sony’s True RGB technology, designed to deliver high-performance picture quality in real-world living environments. By independently controlling red, green and blue LEDs, the display produces more precise color reproduction, improved brightness and enhanced contrast compared to conventional LED systems. Developed for use in both dedicated viewing spaces and everyday living rooms, the BRAVIA 7 II combines advanced backlight control, wide viewing angles and integrated audio technologies to create a more immersive and consistent viewing experience across a range of content and lighting conditions.

Sony BRAVIA 9 II & 7 II + Leon Studio Frame

The Leon Studio Frame pairing with the Sony BRAVIA 9 II & 7 II was designed to seamlessly integrate high-performance display technology into a cohesive architectural element – eliminating the visual distinction between technology and interior design. The primary objective was to transform the television from a dominant focal into a refined, design-forward element that complements the home’s materials, layout and atmosphere.

Sony BRAVIA Theater Trio

The BRAVIA Theater Trio is designed to bring an at home theater experience while maintaining flexibility in system configuration and placement. Traditional multi-channel audio systems have long required extensive speaker placement, wiring infrastructure and significant visual compromise — the BRAVIA Theater Trio eliminates these barriers entirely.

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 7 + Sub 7 Combo

The BRAVIA Theater Bar 7 is a premium soundbar engineered to deliver immersive home cinema audio from a compact, design-forward form. Designed to complement Sony’s BRAVIA television lineup, it creates a unified audio-visual experience optimized for modern living spaces. The system combines advanced spatial audio processing with room-aware calibration to produce a wide, immersive soundstage while maintaining a minimal physical footprint.

WALL-SMART  Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras

The WALL-SMART Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras represents a fundamental rethinking of how surveillance technology should be integrated into luxury homes. Rather than designing around the limitations of individual camera manufacturers, WALL-SMART engineered a universal architectural platform that accommodates a broad range of dome cameras while maintaining the clean, flush aesthetic expected in today’s premium residences.

DESIGN FEATURES:

Central Coast Audio Visual | California

Our Central California Home Cinema was designed so that operating it feels as effortless as the experience itself. Apple TV 4K serves as the primary interface, which the client was already familiar with, eliminating the learning curve that can undermine even the most sophisticated systems. Simply press play, and the room does the rest.

Epson | USC Men’s Basketball Screening Rooms

The overall objective was to create a true-to-life basketball video review environment that enables the USC men’s basketball coaches and players to analyze game and practice footage together. The solution needed to deliver exceptionally large screen, crystal-clear images in well-lit, space-constrained rooms while integrating seamlessly into each space without obstructing the room layout or displayed content. The result is natural, collaborative environments where coaches and players can review, analyze and discuss game footage together.

Logic Integration | Colorado 

Located within The Keep, a private enclave south of Denver defined by panoramic Front Range views and natural preserves, this custom residence was designed around a singular philosophy: light, in all its forms, should define how every space feels and functions.

Nerve | Utah

Pinnacle Residence. The primary objective for Pinnacle 2 was to create a residence where technology disappears into the architecture while actively enhancing wellness, comfort and everyday living. Every technology decision was made in collaboration with the architect, interior designer, lighting designer, and engineering team to ensure the systems complemented—not competed with—the home’s contemporary design. Throughout the 18,000-square-foot residence, state-of-the-art architectural lighting, bespoke automated shading, distributed Audio & Video, advanced entertainment systems, security devices, and environmental controls work together as a unified ecosystem powered by Crestron. Rather than simply automating individual or groups of devices, the design creates a truly responsive home that continuously adapts to changing daylight conditions, occupancy and homeowner preferences. The outcome is a home that requires minimal human interaction with touch panels, keypad, and other interfaces, although even the buttons on those have been highly personalized to make human interaction intuitive and even fun.

SAV | Montana          

Modern Vista. When the client acquired this residence midway through construction from a previous SAV client, a foundational level of infrastructure had already been defined. What could have presented a constraint instead became an opportunity. Through a highly collaborative process between the client, SAV, the architect (Studio H), interior designer (Alder & Tweed), and builder (Lohss Construction), the team was able to reassess, adapt and expand the technological scope to better align with the new client’s vision.

Premiere SAV | Wyoming

Harvest Dance. The client was impressed with how well hidden all of the technology was – it had a sort of “operate when called upon,” minimalist appeal that fully integrated into the architecture. The windows were important to the client because of the scenic location of the home (on a hill overlooking the scenic valley that contains Jackson), and the audio that was integrated into the Crestron system gave a sense of familiarity due to the client’s previous experiences with Crestron products. The combination of factors resulted in a familiar, comfortable interaction state for all integrations, adding to the charm and warmth of the home.

The Phoenix Alliance | Vancouver

Phoenix House.

Phoenix House is Canada’s first project to achieve Zero Carbon Certification from the Living Future Institute, a groundbreaking achievement made possible by a commitment to sustainability and practical design choices. The building is Step Code 5, and Zero Carbon on a budget, demonstrating how high-performance homes don’t have to come with high costs. The design process showed how innovative strategies, smart material choices, and a deep respect for carbon reduction can be combined to create a home that’s not only energy-efficient but also accessible for all.