Andrea Harvey
Director of Design & Build OutreachCEDIADreamhouse Team: Real-World Design–Build Partnerships in Action
Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budge…Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets, and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how ea…Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets, and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how each team navigates system visibility vs concealment, millwork coordination, lighting loads vs fixture intent, rack location compromises, network planning, and late-stage changes that affect both form a…Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure—where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets, and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how each team navigates system visibility vs concealment, millwork coordination, lighting loads vs fixture intent, rack location compromises, network planning, and late-stage changes that affect both form and function. Beyond drawings and specifications, the conversation will address client management: who owns which conversations, how technical constraints are translated into design language, how disagreements are presented (or not) to the homeowner, and how unified communication protects trust. Designers, integrators, builders, and architects will gain insight into collaboration models that balance creative vision, system performance, and customer experience without eroding margins or relationships.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Lighting and Shading as the New Integrator Frontier
Lighting and shading are quickly becoming one of the most powerful opportunities for integrators to expand their influence in residential projects. To…Lighting and shading are quickly becoming one of the most powerful opportunities for integrators to expand their influence in residential projects. Together, these systems allow professionals to shape how a space feels and functions by balancing dayl…Lighting and shading are quickly becoming one of the most powerful opportunities for integrators to expand their influence in residential projects. Together, these systems allow professionals to shape how a space feels and functions by balancing daylight, electric light, and automation to maintain consistent comfort and atmosphere throughout the day. This session will explore how leading firms are positioning lighting and shading as a unified des…Lighting and shading are quickly becoming one of the most powerful opportunities for integrators to expand their influence in residential projects. Together, these systems allow professionals to shape how a space feels and functions by balancing daylight, electric light, and automation to maintain consistent comfort and atmosphere throughout the day. This session will explore how leading firms are positioning lighting and shading as a unified design and technology discipline—coordinating fixtures, controls, and motorized shades to manage glare, preserve views, enhance aesthetics, and support daily routines. Attendees will also examine the business implications of this shift, including how integrators can enter projects earlier in the design process, collaborate more effectively with architects and designers, and build a profitable practice around solutions that go far beyond basic lighting control.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Making Mixed‑Vendor Lighting Actually Work
Most residential lighting systems today are assembled from multiple ecosystems—architectural fixtures, decorative lighting, landscape systems, retrofi…Most residential lighting systems today are assembled from multiple ecosystems—architectural fixtures, decorative lighting, landscape systems, retrofit products, and control platforms that were never designed to work together seamlessly. This session…Most residential lighting systems today are assembled from multiple ecosystems—architectural fixtures, decorative lighting, landscape systems, retrofit products, and control platforms that were never designed to work together seamlessly. This session examines how integrators can successfully deploy mixed-vendor lighting systems without sacrificing performance, serviceability, or client experience. Topics will include managing dimming compatibilit…Most residential lighting systems today are assembled from multiple ecosystems—architectural fixtures, decorative lighting, landscape systems, retrofit products, and control platforms that were never designed to work together seamlessly. This session examines how integrators can successfully deploy mixed-vendor lighting systems without sacrificing performance, serviceability, or client experience. Topics will include managing dimming compatibility across phase, 0-10V, and digital control methods; maintaining consistent color and fixture behavior across manufacturers; integrating architectural lighting with control platforms and shading systems; and identifying failure points that lead to flicker, mismatched color, or unpredictable scene performance. Attendees will gain practical strategies for evaluating interoperability before the project begins, building lighting packages that behave consistently in the field, and avoiding the hidden technical pitfalls that often appear when multiple manufacturers share the same lighting design.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
This Old House: Upgrading Legacy Homes for Modern Living
Older homes have character, history, and charm — but they weren't built with smart lighting, whole-home audio, or high-speed networking in mind. Thi… Older homes have character, history, and charm — but they weren't built with smart lighting, whole-home audio, or high-speed networking in mind. This panel explores the unique challenges and creative solutions that come with retrofitting legacy pro… Older homes have character, history, and charm — but they weren't built with smart lighting, whole-home audio, or high-speed networking in mind. This panel explores the unique challenges and creative solutions that come with retrofitting legacy properties for modern technology, from working within existing architecture and avoiding costly structural changes to setting realistic client expectations and pricing retrofit projects profitably. Wheth… Older homes have character, history, and charm — but they weren't built with smart lighting, whole-home audio, or high-speed networking in mind. This panel explores the unique challenges and creative solutions that come with retrofitting legacy properties for modern technology, from working within existing architecture and avoiding costly structural changes to setting realistic client expectations and pricing retrofit projects profitably. Whether it's a mid-century modern in the hills or a historic estate, integrators who master the retrofit will never run out of work.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
