Innovative Housing Technology Awards Names 2009 Winners
FRAMINGHAM, MA--The Innovative Housing Technology Awards (IHTAs) is pleased to announce the 2009 winners.
Now in its ninth year, the award program - owned by CE Pro, TecHome Builder and Electronic House magazines - honors the most innovative products, builders and CE pros serving the homebuilding industry.
A panel of tech building industry experts and journalists evaluated the 2009 finalists and made the tough choices. The winners represent best practices by CE pros, builders, home technology makers and IT innovators.
Check out the 2009 IHTA class, which capture the spirit of innovation:
Appliances - Sharp, SuperSteam Oven
Integrated Home Control & Networking - Control4, HC-200
Lighting/Shade Control - Lutron, RadioRA-SR
Lighting/Shade Control - Crestron, IPAC-GL1
Media Center/Server - Crestron, iServer
Multiroom Audio/Video - Linear Home Technology Group, DIGI-5 ATON 4-Zone Kit
Security & Safety - Schlage, LiNK
Advanced Electrical - Crestron, CEN-UPS1250
Advanced Electrical - Exact Power, PowerCore System
Energy Efficiency - Lutron, Maestro Eco-Dim
Home Theater - Epson, Ensemble HD Home Cinema System
Front Office: Sales & Marketing - Constellation HomeBuilder Systems, Ownership Guide
Back Office - ProEst Estimating, Takeoff 2009
Field Operations - Exaktime, FastTrakker
Builder - Blair Construction Company, Blair House Custom Home
Northeast - Audio Video Design, New England Seaside Home
Midwest - Premovation A/V, Custom Theater
South - Advanced Technologies, Blair House
West - Room Service Home Theater, Street of Dreams 2008
Overall category winners:
Home Technology - Control4, Home Controller HC-200
Information Technology - ProEst Estimating, Takeoff 2009
Integrator Category - Audio Video Design, New England Seaside Home
Visit www.TecHomeBuilder.com for product information and slideshows of the winners and award finalists.