The National Association of Home Builders held its annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, January 21-23. Over 350 exhibitors entered products for a chance to win one of the nine Best of IBS™ Awards for 2020. Somfy was honored to be one of those nine winners, taking home the Best Outdoor Product Award at the Best of IBS Awards, along with partners Struxure Outdoor and Phantom Screens for our Outdoor Living Experience showcase.

The Outdoor Living Experience, powered by Somfy, brought together 14 outdoor manufacturers, including motorized screens by Phantom and motorized pergolas by Struxure. In the Outdoor Living Experience, attendees to the show could see how outdoor spaces can be made comfortable, functional, and beautiful. Innovative technologies like motorized pergolas and screens make outdoor spaces truly livable and make it easy to create a true outdoor retreat.

Some features of the Outdoor Living Experience included an outdoor culinary kitchen, a smart patio built for all seasons, and an open sky theater.  We were excited to showcase how homeowners and builders can create truly functional and memorable outdoor spaces. 

Approximately 1,400 exhibitors from across the globe attended IBS 2020 this year, with 350 exhibitors submitting their products for the Best of IBS Awards. Somfy is proud to have received one of the nine Best of IBS Awards out of a wide and impressive applicant pool. The deciding panel was made up of 28 independent judges including attending reporters and building professionals. All entries were judged on a combination of design, functionality, and innovation.  Judges were ultimately impressed with the multi-functional outdoor oasis represented by our Outdoor Living Experience. 

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