Illuminated Lighting Design. What's all about? In this episode, recorded during ISE 2025 in Barcelona Spain that also appears on the AV Trade Talk pod, Katye chats with Lynne Stambouly, The Light Lady, and Bruce Clark, who together are part of a new collective — Illuminated Lighting Design — about their professional lighting design services now ava…

KBIS — the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show — is the annual gathering of the kitchen and bath industry where brands showcase what's new and experts in the field share their knowledge and insights. Co-located with IBS, the International Builders Show as part of DCW — Design and Construction Week — this event is one to attend if you work in the residenti…

Following the 2023 federal budget release, Jason Switzer and Janet Annesley sat down with Michael Bernstein (Executive Director, Clean Prosperity) to share their reactions and recommendations and reflect on the cleantech investment landscape in Canada vs. the US. Links Referenced - Clean Prosperity's Reaction to the 2023 Federal Budget - Clean Pros…

With star-studded climate drama Extrapolations about to launch on Apple TV, Jason and Leor chat with guest Andrew Robinson (​Principal, Sustainability Strategy and Engagement, Green Spark Group) about the ongoing local and global efforts to advance the environmental sustainability of film and TV production. Websites referenced: Wearealbert.org gree…

This week the P&T crew discuss how the war in eastern Europe has shifted the global energy market, what this means for LNG markets and the Canadian energy industry, cracking the nut that is CCUS, and whether O&G companies were ever really serious about their renewable energy investments.By Jason Switzer, Leor Rotchild and Janet Annesley

CBSR's Executive Director, Leor Rotchild, was joined by Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President, Imperatives, from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Geoff Pegg, Head of Sustainability & Environment from TELUS, and Andrea Harris, Vice President, Impact Strategy from Vancity, who shared key sustainability trends, insights, an…

This week P&T is excited to introduce new host Janet Annesley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Kiwetinohk Energy and former chief of staff to Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. In this episode, Jason, Janet and Leor break down Just Transition, discuss the upcoming federal budget and explore the impact that both will have on Alberta's economy.…

Interior Designer Molly Switzer (Portland, OR) returns to share what she's excited to see and experience during KBIS 2023, the annual tradeshow for the professional kitchen and bath industry, co-located with the International Builders Show, the National Hardware Show, and Design & Construction Week. Learn more about Molly by visiting her website ww…

Air and water quality in the home is something that should be front-of-mind for us all. Thankfully, companies like RePure have brought solutions to market that make it easy to do it right. Learn what they do, how they do it, and how to improve air and water quality by utilizing their products and resources in this episode of Connecting Tech+Design …

P & T welcomes guest Janet Annesley to review some of the most important moments of 2022 and share their predictions and things to watch for the new year.By Jason Switzer, Leor Rotchild and Janet Annesley

“Every building holds a narrative, the story of the house and those who live in it. This is where I find the inspiration and the purpose behind my architectural design work,” says Alison Strickland (B.Arch MRAIC), Founder & Design Director of Narratif Design based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In this episode, we discuss what she calls the 'story o…

CEDIA Expo is the annual gathering of the residential technology community brands, integration firms, associations, and those who support the industry. This trade-only event takes place this week in Dallas, TX. Tune in to hear what the residential audiovisual industry is eager to see, learn, do, eat & drink this week, what they have their eyes on, …

Join our host Leor Rotchild with special guest Apala Mukherjee, President of BASF Canada, as they discuss BASF Canada’s diverse sustainability projects in the fight for Net-Zero.By Jason Switzer, Leor Rotchild and Dan Zilnik

Savant's smart living showcase, referred to as Vegas Modern 001, was brought to life in partnership with Las Vegas-based design-led firm, Blue Heron, and technology integrator Eagle Sentry. The ultra-modern 15,000-square-foot home was designed with the latest technology advances, all brilliantly hidden in plain sight. Hear how it was done and learn…

Concealing tech is easy when the right products are used. Learn how easy it is with Wall-Smart, whose products enable a clean look that lets design aesthetics remain at the forefront. Visit www.wall-smart.com to see the company's full lineup and how to become a brand partner.By connectingtechanddesignpb

KBIS 2022, part of Design & Construction Week, had record attendance. Hear about touchless tech, voice control, and other hot trends, new products that stood out, some of the talks that took place and everything else that contributed to the show's success from Chelsie Butler, Executive Editor, Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine.…

Josh is a voice-controlled automation system that was borne from the notion that your home should inspire, embolden, and delight you and the people around you. Utilizing advanced AI technologies, including natural interfaces like voice and touch, Josh orchestrates the technology in all aspects of your home to deliver an exciting and effortless livi…

Leor, Jason and Dan try to untangle Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What is the current situation, how do we understand it, and what might it mean for energy markets? Is this the beginning of the breakdown of the global rules based order?By Jason Switzer, Leor Rotchild and Dan Zilnik

The annual gathering of the design-build-construct industries is back! Veronika Miller, CEO of Modenus Media and Host of Design Uncut walks us through the talks, panel sessions, and DMMtalks Lounge discussions taking place during KBIS, and host Katye McGregor Bennett shares what's happening during IBS, both collectively known as Design & Constructi…

Chef Nick, as he's known in the Napa, CA food world, shares a few Thanksgiving feast hacks, some of his favorite holiday traditions, and ways to simplify the often-arduous meal. Ever Weber-grilled your bird for the big day? Nick walks us through it, step-by-step. We also discuss sous vide cooking and what makes it such a great option (especially wh…

What exactly is a high-performance home? Chris Laumer-Giddens of Atlanta, GA-based Architecture & Design firm LG Squared talks about high performance and off-grid homes and what it takes to make a home more efficient, no matter how old (or new) it is. We also talk about the term "high performance" and the different meanings as it relates to home co…

Ramsin Khachi, principal of KHACHI Design + Build, designer & custom home builder, and host of the YouTube series Bespoke in the Burbs shares some of his favorite finds for fabulous outdoor entertaining environments and ways homeowners and design-build pros can create an outdoor living space unlike any other. Grab your notebook and get ready to wri…

Is there a correlation between interior design and emotional wellness? You bet there is! Laura Muller, CEO of Four Point Design Build, Inc. shares some of her professional and personal experiences as well as some fascinating examples of what works, why, and ways the design-build and tech integration communities can bring greater awareness to the tr…

Josh.ai CEO Alex Capecelatro shares details about Nano, the world's first Architectural Microphone, and Josh Core, an elegantly designed server that acts as the central brain for this truly remarkable voice-automated home technology ecosystem. This changes the voice control and automation game entirely and offers a fun way to interact with your hom…

Smart Women, Smart Homes, Smart Design Panel Session revisited. Hear how three women working in the design-build, technology integration, and luxury integration fields have risen in the ranks and how their careers evolved, how technology plays a role in the lives of their customers and what some of the leading trends in luxury residential design ar…

People are spending time at home now more than ever and as they do, they're finding they want a better entertainment environment, they want to control light, and they want to take advantage of the outdoors — which can easily be accommodated with smart shades and projection screens made for indoor & outdoor use. SI shares ways integration and design…

Katye chats with Laurence Carr of Laurence Carr Design, NYC. The episode kicks-off with a chat about human-centric design, wellness, and how e-Design is booming and goes on to explore the timing of each trade's involvement in projects, how interior designers and architects define their role and scope of work, and how they typically involve technolo…

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Special mashup show combining CEDIA Podcast hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe, KB Talks substitute-host Molly Switzer, AV Trade Talk and Connecting Tech + Design host Katye (McGregor) Bennett, with special guests integrators Joe Whitaker of Thoughtful Integrations and Gordon Van Zuiden of cyberManor talking connected homes, energy management, human cen…

Mark Coxon is not only a veteran of the AV industry but an approachable, knowledgeable, skilled salesperson with some great insights for AV integrators, designers, and architects to consider when selling tech or integrating it into their designs. Fantastic suggestions provided throughout the conversation, so bring a notepad and grab some great take…

It's been 2 years since Emerald Expositions acquired CEDIA Expo and much has changed or evolved, as Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President of Emerald Expositions discusses with Katye in this episode. From the Design + Connection pavilion and tour, to the Smart Stage sessions like TechBites and TechStarters, plus a convention center full of the most …

Instead of bridging the gap between design and technology Séura is focused on eliminating it, both indoors and out. In this episode Katye talks with Tony Blodgett, sales manager for Séura, about outdoor AV and how to optimize the entertainment experience. Tune-in and learn how Séura is working to find the perfect harmony of design and technology in…

Buffalo, NY-area's Southtown Audio Video approaches commercial & residential tech integration with a straight-forward, consultative approach. In this episode Katye talks with owner Heather Sidorowicz about this, what she recommends and what she was eager to see during InfoComm 2019, where this podcast was recorded. Heather also talks about her role…

Episode 6: Kim Spencer and Sam Nord of Listen Technologies share what's new in the Pro AV space and the attractions, venues, and hospitality markets and ways Listen Tech's offering has evolved to meet the needs of both facilities managers and guests, fans, and attendees. Sam and Kim also talk about Listen's recent product introductions and enhancem…

Episode 4: Discussing Portland, OR interior designer Molly Switzer's recent smart Home projects and how she's working with tech integrators to achieve the client's vision as well as tech trends in the kitchen and bath and how that's now driving more whole-home focus for her as a designer.By connectingtechanddesignpb

Episode 5: Discussion about modern modular design with Danny Forster, designer, television host, film and television producer, director, professor, and speaker.By connectingtechanddesignpb

Episode 3: Guests: Ryan Herd, Joe Whitaker, Toni Sabatino, Molly Switzer, Robin Fisher, David Van WertBy connectingtechanddesignpb

Episode 2: Discussing how voice control, automation, and AI interact, how homes are made better and more entertaining, a round table w/ Robin Fisher, Alex Capecelatro, Chris Smith and Bruce of Cloud9 Smart.By connectingtechanddesignpb

Intro & Preview episode discussing how we live and work at the intersection of tech and design and therefore, why we're launching Connecting Tech + Design. Guest (and show inspiration) Toni Sabatino of Toni Sabatino Style in NYC shares a little bit about herself, her work, and types of projects she typically is involved with, and her role as Presid…