CPDs from Potters

Designing the Connected Home

The possibilities for technology in projects and the associated processes. Why good design is so essential in the connected home and the possibilities for integrating technology in projects.

This CPD explores the design and installation of technology in the connected home. It will question why good design is so essential in the connected home and the possibilities for integrating technology in projects.

By the end of the CPD, you should have a greater understanding of:

• Why architects should discuss technology with their clients
• The possibilities for technology in projects and the associated processes

Outdoor Technology; Extending the Living Spaces

New features such as hard landscaping, furniture and lights are transforming garden spaces into ‘extra rooms’ and it’s only set to increase.

Homeowners today are increasingly utilising their outdoor space, in many respects, as an additional room. Integrated technology is facilitating the use of gardens and patios of all sizes as invaluable living spaces. With around 22 million domestic gardens in the UK, and an approximate 40% of the £7.5 billion spent on gardens each year allocated to home comforts, outdoor smart home technology is increasingly popular.
This CPD explores technology innovations including lighting, AV, wi-fi, automation, security, and effective integration that can withstand the elements outdoors.

Gain a greater understanding of:

• How to specify technology options for outdoor spaces
• Outdoor project site evaluations
• How environmental conditions influence outdoor technologies
• How to review infrastructure and equipment requirements
• How to examine control options and real-world applications

Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design

How integrated lighting design will allow you to achieve this in a powerfully holistic manner, alongside simplifying the control and application completely.

This CPD aims to discuss the power of integrated lighting – exploring how the feeling of a space can be completely transformed by altering the intensity, placement and colour of light. It emphasises how integrated lighting design will allow you to achieve this in a powerfully holistic manner, alongside simplifying the control and application completely.

By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:

• Various types of lighting
• How to differentiate between different lighting design techniques
• The processes of integrated lighting design and how it fits into the wider design process
• The role light quality plays in lighting design
• Design considerations for integrated lighting
• When a technology professional should be involved in the design process.

Cabling for the Integrated Home

This CPD will discuss the Smart Home. The Internet of Things, entertainment, modern building methods, bandwidth and Smart Home wiring infrastructure. It will begin with a definition of the Smart Home, before moving on to explore topics including The Internet of Things, entertainment, modern building methods, bandwidth and Smart Home wiring infrastructure.

By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of:

• Key vocabulary and phrases
• Basic design principles
• What is required to cable an ‘Integrated Home’
• Key metrics/space
• When to ask for guidance or professional assistance

Designing Home Cinemas and Media Rooms

Dedicated and convertible entertainment spaces need careful thought and professional design to perform well, and ultimately wow the homeowner.

Digital entertainment plays a huge part in the modern lifestyle and is something that can be truly astounding when experienced in the correct environment. Dedicated and convertible entertainment spaces need careful thought and professional design to perform well, and ultimately wow the homeowner. Discover the principles of how to design and implement these entertainment spaces.

This CPD will help you to understand the following topics:

• The difference between a home cinema and a media room and the basic vocabulary used
• How to raise awareness of home cinemas and media rooms, how to help clients choose and specify rooms and raise the standard of the rooms
• All the components that make a good home cinema room and media room
• The design principles of sound and vision
• How to work with a system designer and look at requirements