Successful integration of custom electronic systems requires informed and constructive participation on the part of the client, architect, interior designer, electronics designer, and many other specialty contractors.   

For this purpose, AVDMedia is actively involved with educational endeavors that build partnerships and work to increase understanding.  Our AIA Continuing Education events offer 1 Learning Unit to AIA members and qualify in the Health, Safety, and Wellness category. It is the purpose of these events to have an introductory discussion about the most critical issues relative to the inclusion of  electronic systems into residential and commercial spaces.  

 

 

The specific systems covered in these courses include:
  • Distributed Audio
  • Security
  • Home Theater
  • Distributed Video
  • HVAC
  • Lighting
  • Integration - Control - Automation
  • The Element of Human Interaction 

 

Facilitator Qualifications:

As co-founder and president of AVDMedia, Inc., (a specialized Architectronic design firm based in Chewelah, WA) Mr. Graham has worked for over 10 years with clients all over the world in designing and selling technological solutions that are unique to each clients needs.   

Mr. Graham’s speaking credentials include the presentation of 1-3 day training sessions in San Diego, CA offered 4-8 times per year for the past three (3) years.  These trainings, hosted by Home Controls, Inc. are geared at teaching individuals and companies how to market their companies to homeowners, builders, architects, and other specialty trades, integrate proven design strategies into their existing and/or emerging business models, analyze and understand the needs/desires of each client and evaluate product lines to fit the unique needs of each residential and/or commercial client.

 Other Custom Electronic industry speaking events include three past ConnectHomeSM one (1) day trainings (2001-2003), and co-presenting a D-Tools Project Management four (4) hour course at CEDIA UK 2004.  Outside the CE industry Mr. Graham continues to speak to audiences of architects, builders and remodelers throughout the US as part of AVDMedia’s AIA Continuing Education initiative for over 2 years.  

Additional topics covered in past training seminars include: Architectronic Design Principles; Client Interviews, When to Speak and When to Listen; Creating Relationships With Architects Builders & Developers; Audio/Video System Basics; Programming Systems That Work For Your Clients; Understanding Your Client(s); Sales Strategies for the Custom Integration Firm.

 

Course Curriculum:

 

I.          Electronic Systems Design

What Do We Call This Stuff?

How Does Automation/Control Relate to A/V and Security?

Why is Electronic Systems Design Needed?

What Does Electronic Systems Design Involve?

II.         Project Design Strategies

When Should The Design Process Begin?

Listening To The Customers Needs.

Identifying The Right Product Solutions.

Documentation Strategies

 III.       Specific System Strategies  

“Head-End” Equipment Spaces 

Lighting Systems

Security/HVAC/Telephone/Control/Automation

Wiring Challenges and Solutions

Home Theater Spaces

Audio/Video Components

Network Appliances

IV.            Conclusion/Summary/Questions:

 

 

To schedule an event or check on the status of current events please contact us 

via phone @ 509.935.6560 or via email @ info@avdmedia.com

 

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