PLACE Named Finalist for Best Home Technology Product at IBS 2026

PLACE® has been named a finalist in the Best Home Technology Product category at the NAHB International Builders’ Show 2026, one of the building industry’s most recognized innovation awards programs.

Selected from more than 300 submissions, the Best of IBS™ Awards honor products that push the boundaries of design, technology, and performance in residential construction. PLACE’s recognition highlights its role in advancing smarter, more connected home safety, built on decades of sensing and fire protection expertise from Gentex Corporation.

Advancing the Future of Home Safety

PLACE was designed to rethink what a residential safety device can be—bringing together multiple critical features into a single, room-specific platform.

Instead of relying on single-function alarms, PLACE integrates:

• Smoke and carbon monoxide detection
• Environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, air quality)
• Smart lighting and motion awareness
• Voice alerts and app-based control

This multi-feature approach helps homeowners, builders, and property managers simplify installation while delivering more intelligent protection throughout the home.

Recognition from the Building Industry

The Best of IBS Awards, presented by the National Association of Home Builders, are judged by a panel of industry experts and evaluated on innovation, functionality, design, and market impact.

Being named a finalist reinforces PLACE’s growing relevance among:

• Home builders and developers
• Multifamily property owners
• Smart home integrators
• Safety-conscious homeowners

About PLACE

PLACE is a smart home safety platform designed to deliver room-specific, multi-feature protection through a single connected system. With integrated sensing, intelligent alerts, and app-based control, PLACE helps simplify home safety while enhancing everyday living.

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