Independent technology advisory for luxury residential projects

The owner’s needs should define the technology—not the other way around.

I help builders, architects & designers clarify what owners need from technology—early enough to avoid change orders, delays and design compromises.

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Define what the owner needs. Then develop the solution.

Technology often reaches design and pricing before the owner’s needs are clear. LTC works with the owner and project team to identify what matters, what has been decided, what remains unresolved, and what could affect the rest of the project. Those findings are documented in the Owner’s Technology Requirements (OTR).

With the OTR in place, the builder, architect, designer, and technology integrator have a shared starting point. The integrator can design and price the systems against clearer expectations instead of trying to uncover them while developing the solution.

When needed, detailed system design and construction documents can be provided under a separate LTC design agreement. The selected integrator remains responsible for final engineering, product selection, installation, programming, commissioning, and support under its contract.

Clear owner requirements give everyone something concrete to design, price, and build toward.

During an independent advisory engagement, LTC is paid only by its contracting client. LTC does not sell equipment or installation and does not receive project-linked compensation from an integrator, bidder, manufacturer, or trade involved in that engagement.

Clarity at the decisions that shape the project.

Focused support based on what the project needs now.

Establish the OTR

Clarify and document what the owner needs, what matters most, the planning-level budget, and any decisions that could affect architecture, interiors, electrical, or construction.

Technology Bid Leveling & Advisory

Compare integrators, proposals, assumptions, and scope differences against the OTR so the team can see what is included, what is missing, and what still needs to be decided.

Construction Advisory

Help the team keep approved decisions connected to the work, address changes, and resolve open questions as construction moves forward.

Curtis Lewis, Founder and Principal of Lewis Technology Consulting
Curtis LewisFounder & Principal

Experience from inside the industry. Judgment applied independently.

Curtis understands how residential technology is sold, planned, designed, installed, and supported because he has operated inside the integration industry. His experience spans senior business leadership, consultative sales, system planning, project strategy, and delivery. Today, he brings that practical judgment independently to the project.

  • 15+ years in luxury residential technology
  • Former technology integration executive
  • CEDIA Certified Designer
  • CEDIA Smart Home Continuing Education Provider

A better-informed owner. A clearer team. Fewer late surprises.

Owners understand what they are choosing. Builders, architects, designers, and integrators understand what has been decided and what still needs attention. Decisions affecting budget, architecture, interiors, millwork, lighting, electrical, shading, and construction surface earlier—helping the team avoid change orders, delays, and design compromises caused by late technology decisions.

Bring the technology conversation forward.

If you are planning or leading a luxury residence, start with a concise conversation with Curtis.

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