Designed to Disappear is a course about making technology blend seamlessly into any space or room design. It could be called hiding technology or applying photoshop in the real world. We will lllustrate the latest ways to add audio technology while also elevating the elegance of any project. You'll see incredibe imageruy and gain design tips on how to reduce “wall acne” associated with traditional technologies like light switches and electrical outlets. We'll illustrate how speaker sound coverage now can imitate lighting design. Great sound provides coverage and can be suited for both indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) displays are quickly gaining ground in the architectural audio and video arena. This course will help you understand why and why LED displays unique. LED lasts longer than other technologies, is brighter, is modular in nature and can seamlessly work in any enviroment for your clients. This course introduces attendees to LED technology and will discuss the proper use and elements of support structures.

Over the years there have been many exciting advances in shade fabric, technology and performance.This course provides a clear understanding of the impact of fabric color, materials, openness and other factors on shade selection and performance. We’ll how to determine shading coefficient, what it means and we'll discuss different fabric types and their composition and how they affect the environment.

Access to power that's stable and reliable is a requirement in today's projects, yet is often not available. Inconsistent power can damage home components that may be used to monitor heart rates, home security wi-fi and networks. Providing a robust power solution is crucial to ensuring homeowners have a home that elevates every experience and is adaptable to new technologies. You'll learn how to include power considerations in the design phase and ensure proper performance of all electronic devices today and tomorrow.

There are many variables to consider when selecting or specifying a projection screen for a home theater, media room, living room or other entertainment space. In previous years, the same white projection screen material would be specified in nearly all situations. Today’s screen technology has created newfound solutions to address issues for every individual projection environment. This course provides a full understanding of all aspects that affect projected light and the best solutions for each of them.

This course introduces architects, interior designers, builders and technology professionals to custom audio and technology concealment solutions that can seamlessly integrate into most any residential space or environment. This course is both AIA and IDCEC approved and will help all partners on a project understand what is possible with today's hidden technology and how to include it in any project plan.

Light is part of our daily lives and it plays a central role in the design of a visual environment, decor and architectual elements. This course explains how interior lighting can affect design and spaces as well as health and wellbeing of homeowners. You'll understand more about how to design the ideal space using proper lighting, from the beginning, to avoid common lighting problems and optimize lighting for design, function, wellbeing and enhanced living.

Understanding the direction and distribution of lighting for interiors can play an important role in the design and build of every project. Proper distribuion focuses on the interplay of light, design and space to correspond to the individual needs of the homeowners in certain surroundings. Properly understanding and integrating different luminaire light emissions can help a space come alive. In this course, you will also learn about lighting options and capabilities when it comes to everyday and challenging lighting scenerios and spaces.