April 27, 2022

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced a strategic partnership with the Home Technology Association (HTA). HTA helps home design and building professionals find qualified home technology installation firms for residential construction projects by providing specifiers with an independent method to evaluate the technical competence, customer service, and reputation of home technology professionals. HTA’s mission is to certify the best technology installation firms in the industry.

“Whole home integrated technology is now a household norm,” said Bill Darcy, CEO of the NKBA. “The NKBA has embraced the importance of smart home devices to create a custom-tailored environment that matches today’s lifestyle needs. We are very pleased to partner with HTA to further educate and connect our kitchen & bath industry members with whole home technology integration services, firms and products into their projects.”

Through this new partnership, the Home Technology Association will provide NKBA members access to its robust library of educational resources, including articles, webinars and videos that have proven beneficial in educating, inspiring and engaging architects, designers and specifiers. In turn, the NKBA will work to inform and develop collaborative opportunities with design and construction members and HTA-Certified home technology integrators.

To help NKBA members facilitate technology in their designs, the HTA has created a new Project Technology Assessment form that provides a listing of the type of technology that could possibly be needed in a new or remodeled home. This is available now and free for NKBA members, who are encouraged to download and use this checklist here.

“Home design and construction is at a turning point as homeowners are becoming more aware of the safety, convenience and entertainment that modern home technology systems can provide,” said Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association. “I am happy to announce our new collaboration with the NKBA, as they are an advocate of designer – integrator collaboration. The NKBA leadership recognizes the fact that to meet client needs effectively, determining a project’s technology needs must be part of the designer’s process. The goal of this collaboration is for NKBA’s members to learn about home technology options, how to engage their clients on the topic and to help them team up with design-minded technology integrators.”

NKBA Kitchen Tech + Design – NKBA Live Special Episode

To kick off this strategic partnership, Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, will be moderating a panel discussion at the NKBA Live Special Kitchen Tech + Design episode on May 5 from 2pm – 3 pm ET. The panel will also include two designers who have worked with millennials and have some experience with integrating technology into the kitchen. Register here for this special NKBA Live event.

NKBA HTA Partnership Page

The NKBA has developed a landing page on NKBA.org devoted to connecting NKBA and HTA professionals. NKBA and HTA members will be able to search the page to find potential partners as well as participate in learning programs and webinars.  The NKBA welcomes HTA members to join the NKBA and participate in regional chapter programs, national events and initiatives.