Elevate Your Clients’ Chicago Luxury Homes with More Efficient Technology Integration 

A genuinely sophisticated home is no longer defined solely by its architectural excellence or interior design. It should be an environment capable of anticipating a family’s needs and delivering unparalleled comfort, all while being energy-efficient. 

As we step into 2025, our trade partners’ clients in Chicago are increasingly seeking homes that combine elegance with intelligence, and that's where Barrett's Technology Solutions comes in.

Take Your Home Security from Basic to Brilliant

'Tis the season for holiday deliveries, festive decorations, and, unfortunately, opportunistic porch pirates. While Union Pier's location along Lake Michigan makes it a wonderful place to call home, even the most peaceful communities aren't immune to package theft and property crime. But today's sophisticated security camera systems do more than just deter would-be thieves—they transform your property into an intelligently protected sanctuary with crystal-clear video monitoring, AI-powered detection, and seamless integration with your Savant smart home system. Keep reading to learn how to elevate your home security with the latest technology.

Photography by ©2024 Norman Sizemore

How the Nexthaus Alliance Is Building Passive Homes Through Sustainable Design

Building a sustainable luxury home requires far more than standard construction methods and materials—it requires a carefully orchestrated collaboration of experts dedicated to environmental responsibility. Around the Chicago area and Lake Michigan, the NextHaus Alliance is proving what's possible when forward-thinking professionals unite around this mission. 

As a key member of the alliance, Barrett’s Technology Solutions works with an elite group of Chicago’s best home design/build firms. Founder and Architect Nathan Kipnis, FAIA, is renowned for his commitment to sustainable architecture, and Berliant Builders is highly experienced in environmentally friendly construction. Interior designers Janet McCann and Lauren Coburn bring their aesthetic vision and expertise, and Bob Hursthouse of Hursthouse Landscape Architects provides outdoor and landscape design, installation, and maintenance. The result? Homes that minimize their environmental impact while still offering the modern technology, aesthetics, and conveniences that high-end homeowners expect. Let’s explore the NextHaus Alliance’s impact in more detail below. 

See the Light Year-Round

The holiday season inspires the family, or dad, to light up the outdoor trees and more. Seeing the lights as you come home each day brings small sparks of joy. Well, that doesn’t have to be a seasonal event anymore. Imagine stepping into your outdoor sanctuary as twilight falls, and with the touch of a button, your landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant, customizable light.

WAC Aspire’s Colorscaping technology offers an unparalleled experience that turns luxury landscapes into immersive environments brimming with beauty, mood, and energy.

Here’s how this advanced lighting solution elevates the ambiance and brings outdoor experiences across your Chicagoland home to life. Keep reading for more!