By Sarah E. Dresher, MBA, COI, LS CEO & Founder, Luxury Integrated Technologies (LIT) Residential design has always been about more than shelter. It is about shaping experience—how a space feels, functions, and communicates with those who inhabit it. Architects and designers are fluent in the language of proportion, materiality, light, and flow. Yet one of the most powerful influences on modern living is often treated as an afterthought: technology. Today’s homes are no l

By Sarah E. Dresher, MBA, CEO & Founder, Luxury Integrated Technologies (LIT) The last time we met, we discussed turtle lighting, and importance particularly in the southeast US. I didn't set out to challenge one of the lighting industry's most popular narratives, but as I researched turtle-friendly lighting- a question stopped me cold: if turtles have such acute biological sensitivity to specific light wavelengths—particularly blue light that can fatally disrupt their nav

By Sarah E. Dresher, MBA, CEO & Founder, Luxury Integrated Technologies (LIT) Intelligent electrical design transforms modern living spaces with integrated lighting, automation, and seamless functionality. Electrical systems have traditionally been viewed as the backbone of a building- essential, but largely invisible and often considered only at the execution phase. However, that paradigm is shifting rapidly. Today, electrical infrastructure is no longer just about deliv

Click here to listen to the podcast! In this episode, Sarah Dresher shares her journey in the home technology industry, discussing the evolution of Luxury Integrated Technologies and the importance of bridging the gap between designers and integrators. She highlights emerging trends in smart home technology, the significance of building resilient homes, and the role of hidden technology in enhancing design. Sarah also emphasises the importance of selecting innovative bran