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EDG-LNL201-C : Building Quiet Environments (AIA & ASID)

In today’s hectic and fast-paced world, homeowners need and want a space that is peaceful and tranquil—a quiet environment where they can relax and enjoy their home without noisy interruptions. This course outlines the fundamentals of sound control and gives examples of noise pollution affecting today’s society. Participants will discuss key principles related to sound isolation and the “why, what, and how” components associated with controlling sound. Construction materials and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing considerations will also be discussed, while the participant is guided through the step-by-step process of building a specialty room. Attendees will learn how to locate an electronic systems contractor (ESC) and what questions to ask when partnering with an ESC.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL202-C : Home Theater Design & Construction (AIA & ASID)
EDG-LNL204-C : Understanding the Need for Home Technology (AIA & ASID)

Participants will walk away from this course with a comprehensive overview of current home technologies available in today’s connected homes. The in-depth discussion will focus on wired vs. wireless, integrated systems—what they are and how they work—and engaging a trained, certified professional electronic systems contractor (ESC). This overview will also help attendees plan for proper wiring infrastructure and other profitable electronic systems that today’s savvy clients are looking for, dispel common misperceptions regarding home technology, and assist them in navigating the technologies market by providing a list of “do’s and don’ts”.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL205-C : Lighting Control (AIA & ASID)

Lighting control has become a standard in new home construction…people who have it love it and wonder how they ever lived without it! Participants will walk away from this course with a basic understanding of lighting control terminology and the benefits and solutions related to lighting control—presented in simple, easy to understand language. Additionally, attendees will be active participants in discussion surrounding common misconceptions and lighting control design considerations. This course will conclude with an informative checklist of questions to consider when interviewing and hiring an electronic systems contractor (ESC) for electronic systems integration in the home.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA:1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL206-C : Planning for Residential Electronic Systems (AIA & ASID)

As with other rough-in trades (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), electronic systems should be planned for well in advance of construction and documented at the construction drawing phase of design. Participants in this course will discuss the roles, responsibilities, and functions of an electronic systems contractor (ESC), be able to identify different types of residential systems, and analyze the benefits of working with an ESC. Attendees will examine specific design considerations, such as space, framing, electrical, and ventilation requirements. This course will help attendees identify the proper ESC for the job by providing them a checklist of questions to ask and items to consider when engaging a home electronics partner early in their next design and build project.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Welfare

EDG-LNL207-C : Managing Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs) (AIA & ASID)

What is an electronic systems contractor (ESC) and how do you fit him/ her into your design and build project? These questions (and more!) will be answered during this course! Discover what an ESC will bring to your next project, from “insider” tips to successfully negotiating a contract with this vital subcontractor, to questions to ask during the interview process when locating your trained, professional electronics partner. Participants can expect insightful discussion regarding locating, hiring, and collaborating with the ESC best suited to your project.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - General Knowledge

EDG-LNL208-C : Home Technology Within the Design & Build Process (AIA & ASID)

What is an electronic systems contractor (ESC)? How does an ESC impact other crucial subcontractors and their work? The answers to these questions and more will be discussed as you learn how electronic systems can be seamlessly integrated into a home’s design and build process with the help of a trained, electronics professional. Some of the areas addressed include framing, HVAC, millwork, paint, lighting, window treatments, and security, just to name a few! This course uses multiple visual examples to showcase the quality work that an ESC brings to each and every project.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - General Knowledge

EDG-LNL209-C : Hiding technology (AIA & ASID)

Home electronics should integrate seamlessly into a home’s design and décor. This course reviews the three-pronged approach to hiding technology—advance planning, design philosophy, and product selection—which are available for minimizing the visual impact of electronics without compromising performance. Specific challenges and recommendations related to hiding video displays, projectors, speakers, controls, cameras, and equipment racks—among others—will be addressed. This course speaks to innovative and creative ways to lessen the visual impact of electronics by making them low-profile, hidden or camouflaged, or even invisible! Attendees will also walk away with an understanding of how to properly engage a trained electronic systems contractor (ESC) in their next project.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health. Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL210-C : Control Systems Impact on Building Green (AIA & ASID)

A “green home” is more than energy efficiency; one must look at the big picture. Participants in this course will discuss their understanding of what it means to “go green”. Discussion will include efficient use of resources, including electricity and water, and how electronic devices can work with these resources to contribute to reducing a home’s carbon footprint. Additionally, attendees will discuss how a green home can be a comfortable and healthy environment for its occupants and identify methods such as engaging a trained electronic systems professional, choosing the right building materials, and providing proper air quality and ventilation in order to achieve clients’ “green goals”.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL211-C : Video Displays: The Value of Proper Installation for Comfort & Safety (AIA & ASID)

Video displays are found in virtually every area of the home today and properly installed video displays bring added entertainment, enjoyment, comfort, and safety to the home’s occupants and guests. Attendees of this course will walk away with basic knowledge regarding proper display height, distance guidelines, and detailed information regarding different display types. Participants will be able to speak with clients regarding strategies for hiding displays so that technology can be integrated into the home’s décor without compromising the integrity of the design space, and will recognize the essential criteria for engaging a trained electronic systems professional to achieve these goals. Additionally, participants will be able to define specific terminology and speak intelligently regarding the value of properly calibrated and installed displays throughout the home.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Welfare

EDG-LNL212-C : Introduction to Electronic Home Entertainment (AIA & ASID)

This education course highlights the current trends in digital entertainment, the different types of entertainment available, such as such as personal video recording, movies, digital audio, and gaming, and explores whole-house application options. Additionally, infrastructure choices for distributed home entertainment will be discussed, along with available software applications, such as wired vs. wireless systems, network options, and user control options available to clients. Attendees will also participate in discussion related to identifying the most qualified electronic systems professionals and how and when to engage these individuals in the design and build process.

Session Length: 1.5 Hours

AIA: 1.5 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare

ASID: 0.1 CEU* - General Knowledge
*The IDCEC does not recognize half credits. Courses over one hour are rounded down to the lowest full-hour.

EDG-LNL213-C : Introduction to User Interfaces (AIA & ASID)

What is a user interface and what type will fit your clients’ needs the best? Participants will find answers to these questions and more while participating in this introductory course. Attendees will discuss remotes, keypads, and touchscreens and the pros and cons of each, as well as what characteristics make user interfaces effective and easy to use. Additionally, such topics as subsystem control, home automation, and systems integration will be touched on. The all-important client interview will be discussed and participants will be schooled on recognizing the essential criteria for engaging a trained electronic systems professional.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL214-C : Electronic Systems Infrastructure Requirements (AIA & ASID)

Supporting the multitude of technologies found in today’s connected homes requires planning, specialized installation, and a solid infrastructure in place. Attendees will discuss the trends and future technologies and their impact on today’s homes, as well as be able to understand the basic infrastructure requirements needed to support these technologies so that they perform at maximum capacity. Participants will be able to define the components of a structured wiring system and list the benefits that correctly installed systems offer to their clients’ technology needs. Attendees will also engage in discussion related to partnering with a trained electronics professional in the planning and installation of these complex systems.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL215-C : Integrating Audio Into Homes for Performance & Aesthetics (AIA & ASID)

Whole house audio is a trend that has been increasing in popularity during recent years. Participants of this course will discuss how whole house audio systems can and are used, and the benefits these systems provide to the homeowner—including the advantages of integrating them with other electronic systems in the home. Additionally, attendees will walk away with an in-depth knowledge of what technologies are utilized and the components required for proper installation and performance of these complex systems without compromising the home’s aesthetic beauty and design. Participants will learn about how to engage an electronic systems professional and the benefits of including this trade early in the design and build process.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - General Knowledge

EDG-LNL216-C : Media & Game Room Design (AIA & ASID)

The demand for home entertainment spaces is growing at a rapid pace—don’t be uninformed and left behind! Participants in this course will be educated on the differences between media rooms and game rooms from a usage standpoint as well as specific design characteristics relative to equipment, furnishings, power requirements, ventilation, lighting, and acoustics. Attendees will also walk away with the knowledge of how and when to engage an electronics systems professional in the design and build process.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health Safety & Welfare

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety

EDG-LNL217-C : A Practical Guide to Incorporating Technology Into Your Next Project (AIA & ASID)

Technology is everywhere—be prepared to meet your clients’ growing needs and demands! Participants will be able to identify areas where technology impacts design and discuss such key areas such as value to the client, benefits of properly planned for and installed components, key elements, budgeting, best practices, and common misconceptions. Attendees will leave with an in-depth knowledge of the types of technologies that can be installed into residential projects and the proper infrastructure that is needed to support these complex systems, as well as being able to incorporate essential timelines needed for engaging an electronic systems professional in the design and build process.

Session Length:2 Hours

AIA: 2 LUs - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.2 CEUs - General Knowledge

EDG-LNL218-C : Digital Signage in the New Economy (AIA & ASID)

Digital signage is one of the fastest growing segments of the installed audio/ video industry! Digital signage is ubiquitous, from the 6-inch screen on the gas pump at your neighborhood service station to the 50-inch HD screen in an upscale salon and spa. Participants will have “digital signage” defined and will examine how this exciting industry is projected to grow and change over time. Attendees will walk away with a working knowledge of the infrastructure requirements that allow a digital signage system to operate and evolve, as well as how these systems can be managed for maximum return on investment. Additionally, participants will look at the value of working with trained electronic systems professionals and when to engage that trade in the planning process.

Session Length: 1 Hour

AIA: 1 LU - Health, Safety & Welfare; Sustainable Design

ASID: 0.1 CEU - Health & Safety