According to a 2009 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit. During...
How Natural Soundscapes Contribute to Comfort and Health in Design
If you’re indoors right now, take a look around. The chances are, everything you can see was designed to be that way – from the door handles to the...
The Role of Energy Management in Future Housing
In the events leading up to CEDIA Expo 2022, the air was abuzz with an electric energy. From exhibitor announcements to some of CEDIA’s own...
Here’s 7 Wellness Technologies to Check Out at CEDIA Expo 2022
CEDIA Expo 2022 is only a week away, and for anyone invested in health and wellness, it should be an exciting time. Technology’s prominence in the...
Why it Takes a Lighting Designer to Deliver the Best Circadian Lighting
There’s been somewhat of a misconception developed over the years regarding circadian lighting (a.k.a. Human-Centric Lighting). It’s getting better...
A Robust Surveillance System Brings Sense of Calm at Marguerite’s Place
Technology in the home has an incredible power to deliver peace of mind to its residents. Outside of the usual home theater and lighting installs, a...
The Impact of an Older Population on the Custom Electronics Industry
For more than a decade ‘transformation’ has been used to describe many societal shifts. However, for this author, and authors who have been more...
The System 7 Showroom is a Marvel of Lighting and Shading’s Full Potential
As you walk past the storefronts at the Boston Design Center, the System 7 showroom doesn’t stand out too much from the other design storefronts....
Hunter Douglas Shades Take Comfort Up Another Level in Austin High Rise
Finding Opportunities in Automated Shading Solutions Referred to as the top multifamily dwelling unit (MDU) project in the city of Austin, Austin...
The Demand for Better Air Quality Won’t Fade with the Pandemic
Concerns Over Air Quality Have Only Continued to Grow A disclaimer before starting: I’m more of the opinion that COVID-19 is endemic at this point....