Continuing education is the cornerstone of advancing your professional development. EDG offers AIA and ASID CEU classes to assist architects and interior designers in the integration of home systems into your projects. Learn how to apply exciting technologies, ranging from home theaters and media rooms to elaborate whole-house networks into your designs.

Interested in providing members of your firm with the knowledge it needs to stay up-to-date on the every changing trends in technology? Contact us to schedule a Lunch-And-Learn event at your office. EDG provides Lunch and a Seminar at your location -FREE, eliminating any down time from your busy schedule.

Participants will understand the meaning, components, capabilities, and benefits of “smart home” technology, as well as its relevance to the design process and architectural community. Class members will learn the importance of working with systems integrators, how to determine their qualifications, and to incorporate “smart home” technologies in their designs. Through the examination of a case study, students will evaluate and define areas in a project where “smart home” technology can improve efficiency, enrich room aesthetics, enhance functionality, and meet client expectations.

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

Participants will analyze applications and benefits of light control systems for New York residential spaces. Through case study format, students will evaluate various scenarios and define areas in a project where light control systems can improve aesthetics, enhance functionality, and increase efficiency for the end-user. Topics of discussion will include: dimming technology, required components of a system, reduction of wall clutter, control of preset scenes, motorized shades, integration with other systems, wireless systems, space allocation, time clocks, and security enhancements.

Participants will analyze practical applications and benefits of control system integration in a residential application including Audio, Video, HVAC, Lighting, Drapery/Shades, Security, Weather, and Entry Doors. Through examining case studies, students will evaluate various scenarios and define areas in a project where control systems can improve the efficiency, enrich room aesthetics and decor, simplify complicated subsystems and enhance whole house functionality for the residential end-user. Topics of discussion will include: whole house integration, HVAC integration, controlling subsystems within a single room, and enhancing security features.

From Living Rooms to Media Rooms and Boardrooms to Training Facilities designing spaces with multiple viewing screens is the hot new topic in custom electronics. Participants will understand the benefits and explore the practical applications of these dynamic rooms through case study examples. Explore product and system design options, engineering and integration considerations, and common installation challenges. Topics of discussion will include acoustics, light control and window treatments, video displays, hiding the equipment, ease of use, and proper space planning.