Who Are We?

Kingwood Smart Homes (KSH) is an engineering-led technology firm specializing in advanced residential and commercial automation systems.

Originally founded in 2015 as a custom integrator, the company has evolved into a design and engineering practice focused on solving complex technology challenges that exceed the capabilities of standard off-the-shelf solutions.

We design systems from the ground up when necessary, integrating commercial technologies and proprietary engineering to achieve performance, reliability, and flexibility at a higher standard than conventional implementations.

Our work is informed by disciplines that prioritize precision and dependability, including aerospace, industrial automation, and modern computing systems.

The result is technology that is not simply installed—but intentionally engineered.

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Meet our team

Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, ranging from seasoned architects to renowned engineers.

Francesca Piovani

Founder, CEO & Architect

Rhye Moore

Engineering Manager

Helga Steiner

Architect

Ivan Lawrence

Project Manager

We’ve worked with some of the best companies.

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