CEDIA Creates Design & Build Outreach Department to Connect Members to Architects, Designers and Builders
Designer Andrea Harvey Tapped to Lead New Division to Build on CEDIA’s Current Design/Build Offering for Members
FISHERS, Ind. (April 22, 2026) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, today announced the appointment of designer Andrea Harvey as Director of Design & Build Outreach. Harvey will create a new department within CEDIA to enable its members to grow their businesses by forging strong partnerships with interior designers, architects, and builders. This strategic hire underscores CEDIA’s continued investment in strengthening relationships across the design and build community and positioning CEDIA members as an essential component of modern living environments.
“I’m excited to bring my background in design and industry relationships to CEDIA, with a focus on strengthening connections between the design and technology communities and supporting meaningful, long-term growth within the design and build sector,” said Harvey.
Decades of Design Leadership Meet Tech
Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, Harvey brings more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of interior design, construction, manufacturer partnerships, and professional education. She is the Founder of Ash Interiors & Design, where she has cultivated strong relationships across the design-build ecosystem while advancing collaboration among trade professionals. Her background also includes representing luxury manufacturers, delivering professional education programs, and presenting at national industry forums.
Harvey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Business Administration from Elizabeth City State University and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). She is a proud member of ASID and BID and is the founder of the non-profit organization Haven by ASH.
As Director of Design & Build Outreach, Harvey will position smart home technology as an essential component of the modern home construction process by engaging with designers, architects, homebuilders, and their trade organizations. Through targeted events, strategic partnerships, and program development, Harvey will support CEDIA members’ business growth by increasing adoption of integrated technology in both new-build and retrofit residential projects.
Expanding Investment in Design and Build Collaboration
Harvey’s appointment comes as CEDIA continues to expand its footprint within the design and build sector through a series of high-impact initiatives and partnerships.
New this year, CEDIA has introduced regional editions of its design publication, Technology Meets Design – The Best of Professional Smart Home Style. Created as a coffee-table resource for architects, builders, and interior designers, the publication showcases CEDIA award-winning projects that highlight the value of early collaboration between smart home professionals and allied trades.
CEDIA continues to strengthen relationships with key design and build associations. Last year, CEDIA partnered with NKBA|KBIS for a research study and CEDIA Expo Town Hall presentation examining the current state of technology integration in home design. At the 2026 NKBA Design & Industry Awards, CEDIA presented the first-ever CEDIA Smart Home Technology Award, recognizing excellence in collaboration between design and technology professionals. CEDIA has also been named the official technology sponsor of WOW!house 2026 and continues to work with global design associations such as BIID, ASID, NKBA, and RIBA.
Annually on Nov. 3, CEDIA is proud to champion international Smart Home Day to raise awareness of the smart home industry and the professionals who make it all work seamlessly. The first iteration in 2025 was a global success that brought together the design and build community, smart home integrators, and homeowners through locally hosted events, educational programming, and a community-driven social media campaign.
“CEDIA’s role is to elevate the industry and give our members a competitive advantage. Building on our long-standing program giving CEDIA members the tools to provide accredited education to designers and architects, this new department will provide even more tools for CEDIA members to build their businesses through strategic partnerships with related professionals,” noted CEDIA Global President and CEO, Daryl Friedman. “After an extensive search, we have found a true leader and innovator in Andrea. She is a designer who fully understands the importance of technology integration and will be a persuasive evangelist to the design/build community.”
For more information on CEDIA’s design and build initiatives, visit cedia.org/designbuild.