The Avante garage door from Clopay Corporation has secured the Best of IBS Award at the International Builders' Show for the second consecutive year, recognizing its C-Power technology that delivers electrical power directly to moving garage door panels. This technological advancement represents a significant shift in residential garage door functionality, with immediate applications already changing how homeowners utilize their garage spaces.
The award-winning door features Click-to-Conceal Panels, the inaugural application of the C-Power platform, which allows glass panels to transition from transparent to opaque at the press of a wireless remote. This innovation enables homeowners to control natural light and outdoor views while maintaining privacy and security as needed, effectively transforming the garage into a versatile living or entertainment area. The technology marks an unprecedented development in the garage door industry, creating new possibilities for residential design and functionality.
Victor Weldon, President and CEO of Clopay Corporation, emphasized the significance of the recognition, stating that the award acknowledges not just a product but a vision for the future of garage door technology. "Delivering power directly to the panels paves the way for innovations our industry has yet to witness," Weldon said. "The Click-to-Conceal Panels are merely the beginning." This perspective underscores how the C-Power platform establishes a foundation for future innovations beyond the current privacy application.
The award-winning door is featured in the 2026 NAHB New American Home, which highlights the latest advancements in residential construction and design presented during the International Builders' Show. This placement demonstrates how the technology represents forward-thinking in residential building standards and homeowner expectations. As a trusted installer of Clopay products, First Choice Garage Doors is making these innovations available to homeowners, builders, and commercial clients across Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina through their website at https://firstchoicegaragedoorsinc.com.
Mariah H., COO of First Choice Garage Doors, noted that Clopay consistently expands the horizons of what garage doors can provide to homeowners. "We take pride in collaborating with a manufacturer that is at the forefront of both innovation and design," she remarked. This partnership ensures that cutting-edge garage door technology reaches consumers who value both functionality and contemporary aesthetics in their residential spaces.
The importance of this development extends beyond the immediate privacy benefits of the Click-to-Conceal Panels. By establishing a power platform within moving garage door panels, Clopay has created infrastructure for future smart home integrations, lighting systems, security features, and other electronic applications that could transform garages from utilitarian spaces into fully integrated components of modern living environments. This technological foundation may influence broader residential design trends as builders and architects incorporate these capabilities into new home construction.
For homeowners, the implications include enhanced property value through innovative features, improved energy efficiency through better light control, and increased versatility of garage spaces that can serve multiple functions throughout the day. The technology addresses growing consumer demand for smart home features that offer both convenience and aesthetic appeal while maintaining practical security considerations. As residential design continues to evolve toward more flexible, multi-purpose spaces, garage door innovations like Clopay's C-Power technology represent important steps in aligning garage functionality with contemporary living patterns and expectations.
