TSA Technical Series: Integrating Smart Technologies Into Home Design

Smart home technology is no longer a luxury—it’s fast becoming a ubiquitous part of how we design, build, and live. And yet despite its growing popularity, many projects still treat technology as an afterthought—leading to missed opportunities, costly retrofits, and frustrated clients.

Join us at our next TSA Technical Lecture where smart home designer Andrew Valyear of Uplynk Smart Homes will discuss how thoughtful integration of technology can elevate design, enhance sustainability, and simplify everyday life. Drawing on real-world case studies and examples of success (and caution) from the field, Andrew will share common pitfalls—from misaligned ecosystems and inadequate planning to misleading product specs—and how early collaboration between architects, designers, and technology experts can help to prevent them.

This session is ideal for architects, interior designers, and builders looking to future-proof their projects, create more resilient homes, and understand the critical intersection of design and digital infrastructure. Don’t let tech be the weakest link in your next project—learn how to get ahead of the trends and integrate smart technology from the start!

By attending this lecture, participants will:

• Explore why early-stage tech planning is essential to modern home design
• Review common mistakes that can derail smart home projects and how to avoid them
• Discover how technology can support net-zero and wellness goals

TSA MEMBERS: This event is free for TSA Members using the discount code found in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard! Not a member yet? Membership is open to everyone and you can join here (student memberships are free!).

OAA MEMBERS: This lecture is eligible for 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour. When registering, please include your full name as registered with the OAA to ensure your certificate of participation is credited properly. Please also include an email address you check frequently to ensure you receive our certificate in a timely manner.