Trained in engineering and journalism, Bill Leebens has worked in the fields of audio, automobile racing, and medical imaging. “I’m fascinated by areas in which art and science meet,” he says. “Researching the history of music at home made me realize how little we appreciate the artistry that goes into the design of audio gear.”

Dream tech item to own? “New stuff: a Tesla S, complete with a solar-charging system. Old tech: an Alfa-Romeo GTV coupé from around 1974—I’ll take green, please.”  Photo 2 of 5 in Meet the Faces Behind Our First-Ever Smart Home Issue by Dwell

Meet the Faces Behind Our First-Ever Smart Home Issue

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Trained in engineering and journalism, Bill Leebens has worked in the fields of audio, automobile racing, and medical imaging. “I’m fascinated by areas in which art and science meet,” he says. “Researching the history of music at home made me realize how little we appreciate the artistry that goes into the design of audio gear.”

Dream tech item to own? “New stuff: a Tesla S, complete with a solar-charging system. Old tech: an Alfa-Romeo GTV coupé from around 1974—I’ll take green, please.”