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Practical Applications for Residential Light Control - 1 LU HSW

Participants will analyze practical applications and benefits for lighting control systems in residential spaces like the kitchen, foyer, dining room, media room, and landscaped areas. Through examining case studies, students will evaluate various control scenarios and define areas in a project where redesigned lighting controls can improve aesthetics, enhance functionality, and increase efficiency for the end-user. Topics of discussion will include: dimming technology, required components of a lighting control system, reduction of wall clutter, control of preset scenes, integration with other systems, space allocation, time clocks, and security enhancements.

Home Integration for Convenience, Comfort & Safety - 1 LU HSW

This course highlights the benefits of home automation and systems integration. Elements such as security, lighting, temperature control, communications, and entertainment are included in this course, along with discussion of commonly held misconceptions related to home automation and systems integration. Attendees will take away such vital information as identifying talking points to use with clients and how to locate an Electronic Systems Contractor (ESC) technology partner, while learning effective ways to incorporate technology into their design and build projects.

Structured Wiring for the Integrated Home - 1LU HSW

What is structured wiring and why is it so important in today ’s modern, integrated home? These questions, and many others, will be answered during this course. Participants will walk away with the ability to define structured wiring, explain why structured wiring is needed, and discuss technologies that use structured wiring infrastructure. Additionally, attendees will learn about the key components of a structured wiring system and what key discussion points and questions to raise when engaging the partnership of an Electronic Systems Contractor (ESC) in the design and build process.

Building Quiet Environments - 1LU HSW

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.

Home Theater Design & Construction - 1LU HSW

What is a home theater? This may sound like a simple question, but is it? Participants in this course will come away with a very distinct definition of what a home theater is—and what it isn’t! Discussions will also include basic acoustical physics, common mistakes in design and construction, “points to remember” to achieve a solid, repeatable process, and spatial and usage considerations. This course will provide guidance related to what goes in the room—from equipment, to wall treatments, to lights—and how to analyze common problems associated with home theater design and construction. Additionally, attendees will learn how, when, and why to engage a trained Electronic Systems Contractor (ESC) early in the design and build process.

Home Audio Made Easy: Residential Speaker Solutions - 1LU HSW

There are many residential speaker solutions available for your client; how do you know which one is best? This course will help participants sort through speaker choices and placement considerations so that they will be better prepared to assist clients with finding the best options! Attendees will learn how speakers produce sound, what factors most influence sound quality, how to position speakers for optimum performance, and the best methods for integrating speakers into décor. This course will help attendees identify the proper Electronic System Contractor (ESC) for the job and how to engage that professional early in the process.

Understanding the Need for Home Technology - 1LU HSW

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.”

Planning for Residential Electronic Systems - 1 LU

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.

Managing Electronic Systems Contractors - 1 LU

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.

Home Technology within the Design & Build Process - 1LU HSW

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.

Hiding Technology - 1LU HSW

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.