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Nick Boever (CE Pro) and Clint Childress (Draper, Inc) talk about TourneSol and heliotropic shading

Draper, Inc. Talks Heliotropic Shading and How It’s Reshaping Home Automation

Automatically managing shades throughout the day sounds simple in theory, but achieving the right balance of natural light,…

News June 3
Bond Lighting Lighting Control Motorized Shading Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Shading
The Bond Firefly Lighting Control Interface as seen in the Bond Home app.

Bond Announces Portable ‘Showroom’ Demo Kits (and New Lighting Controllers) at IWCE

Alongside the showroom display kits, the Firefly Aura and Pixel controllers introduce specialized lighting control to the Bond…

News April 20
2025 Home of the Year Awards AV Outfitters Coastal Properties Control4 Home of the Year Awards Josh.ai Lutron Motorized Shading North Carolina Samsung
Hilton Head Island master suite oceanfront view with panoramic Atlantic vistas and natural light.

Oceanfront Suite Accentuates Panoramic Views with Natural Lighting Control

Despite its serene appearance, the Palmieri Project represented a test of high stakes shading integration for AV Outfitters.

Projects February 11
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2025 Home of the Year Awards Colorado Home of the Year Awards Motorized Shading Quality Audio Video Residential Smart Homes
Cherry Hills master bedroom with design-first lighting and concealed AV integration by QAV.

Automated Shades Concealed in Stone and Wood Elevate Cherry Hills Residence

The project serves as a case study in coordination and restraint where raw building materials leave no room…

Projects January 23
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2025 CE Pro Shade Controls Deep Dive Report

From Add-On to Anchor Category: Shading Solidifies as Custom Integration’s Growth Engine in 2025

CE Pro’s 2025 Shade Controls Deep Dive reveals a trend to larger projects, stronger trade collaborations and a…

News October 15
2025 Home of the Year Awards BEST Awards BEST Awards 2025 CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo 2025 CEDIA Expo/CIX Editor's Note Home of the Year Awards Lutron Lutron Excellence Awards Motorized Shading
Rocket taking off signifying the explosive growth and popularity of motorized shading as part of the CE Pro Editor's Note

Ed Note: It’s Not in Your Head, Shading Systems Have Become Explosively Popular

From niche add-on to anchor category, shading's glow-up has a number of people and trends to thank after…

News October 1
Draper Guthrie Douglas Motorized Shading
Draper Guthrie Douglas

Draper Acquires Majority Stake in Guthrie Douglas

Draper says the Guthrie Douglas management team will remain in place, and as part of its strategic growth…

News September 19
2024 Home of the Year Awards ETC Florida Florida Home of the Year Awards Motorized Shading Power Conditioning Power Management Power Monitoring
Living room in luxury Florida Atlantic Ocean condo with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing panoramic ocean views and motorized shades.

ETC Florida’s Minimalist Atlantic Condo Keeps Owner Aware of Power Outages While Away

In the hurricane prone region of Florida, this condo’s building system offers 24/7 insight into power status for…

Projects August 11
Home Control Home Theater Lighting Control Motorized Shading Origin Acoustics Outdoor AV Phoenix Marketing Group Room Acoustics Smart Home
Origin Acoustics PMG partnership

OA Home Initiative Seeks to Develop a Design-Centric Ecosystem for Home Technology

Together Origin Acoustics and Phoenix Marketing Group plan to roll out a packaged smart home platform called OA…

News November 7
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