Smart home technology now sits inside almost every high-end residential project, but it’s rarely covered properly in design training. The result is familiar: keypads in the wrong place, speakers that clash with the ceiling plan, no space for the equipment rack, and expensive changes late in the build.
We run smart home training sessions for architects, interior designers and lighting designers, based on 17 years of installing Control4, Lutron, home cinema and AV systems in London homes.
Book a session for your practice: 0208 443 2644
Who it’s for
Architects, interior designers, lighting designers and project managers working on high-end residential new builds, renovations and basement extensions in London and the Home Counties.
What we cover
When to bring in the integrator – why technology belongs at RIBA Stage 2 to 3, and what goes wrong when it arrives at Stage 5.
Infrastructure you have to plan for – equipment rack location, ventilation, cable routes, containment and power.
Lighting control – Lutron and Control4 lighting, keypad placement, scene design and how to brief a lighting control system. Related reading: The architect’s guide to smart lighting.
Invisible AV – plaster-in speakers, recessed and motorised screens, cinema room acoustics and how to hide technology in joinery.
Networking and WiFi – why solid walls, basements and large footprints need a designed network. Related reading: Why structured cabling matters.
Security and access – CCTV, alarms, gates and video door entry in conservation areas and listed buildings.
Budgets – realistic cost ranges so you can advise clients early. See our smart home cost guide.
Format
Sessions run at your studio or online, typically over a lunchtime, and are tailored to the type of projects your practice works on. We can also review a live project and talk through the technology decisions your team is facing.
Working with us on projects
If you’d like a technology partner on your projects, our Designer Collective is built for architects and interior designers who want early involvement, trade terms and a partner that keeps the technology out of sight.
Related reading: Why high-end smart home projects go wrong.
About Electricus Audio Visual
Family-run, founded in Barnet in 2009. CEDIA members, NICEIC-registered and a Control4 Gold Dealer, with design, electrical, networking and programming all in-house.
FAQ
Who is this training for? Architects, interior designers, lighting designers and project managers working on high-end residential projects.
Where do sessions take place? At your studio or online.
Do you also train installers? Yes. Installer training is run through The EAV Way Academy.