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Sharpen your pencils, it's back to school time at bkm! "Knowledge", it's in our name. Fortunately, we want to share our expertise with those who can benefit from the latest trends in the workplace. Come learn with us in one of our interactive training centers. Or, contact us to schedule a lunch and learn on site at your own facility. Our constantly evolving Continuous Education Credit seminars provide and users, architects and designers, IT professionals, facilities directors, or anyone looking for a free sandwich, the know how to make space work better. 1. Designing a Wireless Workplace  Learn about incorporating wireless technology into the workplace, the effect of this technology on traditional voice and data cabling, and some potential shortcomings of wireless technology. Even if immediate plans don't include wireless technology, a building's infrastructure can be designed to accommodate future services with minimum cost and minimal disruption. Includes: technical design issues, placement of access points, cabling and power requirements etc. 2. GLBA & HIPAA - The New Privacy Laws (attendees receive 1 HSW credit) Consumers have filed thousands of complaints about noise with federal government agencies. One of the top 3 concerns is "overheard conversations," prompting healthcare and financial services organizations to seek privacy solutions that can be retrofitted or included in new construction. This session covers the laws, their impact on architects, and proven solutions that can be implemented quickly and inexpensively. 3. Information Technology Infrastructure in Healthcare This program will familiarize architects, engineers and designers with technology infrastructure requirements to support healthcare services with special emphasis on voice, data and multimedia networks. Includes an overview of the four major information technology infrastructure design standards along with a summary of applications affecting building design such as wireless networks. Other topics will include campus master planning, data center design, and passive revenue opportunities from antenna site leases. 4. Acoustics for Healthcare Facilities This session includes a survey of architectural acoustics and mechanical system noise and vibration concerns relating to healthcare facilities. Learn fundamental elements for addressing speech privacy, sound isolation, room finishes, and HVAC noise and vibration control. Topics organized by design phase to present a logical and cost effective approach. 5. The Attributes of Professional Videoconferencing Rooms This session will concentrate on the basics of professional videoconferencing designs for education and business. Learn teleconferencing acronyms and jargon, the physical attributes of truly interactive videoconferencing spaces, the difference between corporate videoconferencing and distance learning, and the primary acoustical concerns for videoconferencing systems. Detailed graphics from several recent projects will illustrate the fundamentals of good room design. 6. Audio Visual Design on a Small Budget Recent innovations have made advanced, but user friendly, AV systems viable for even the most cost-conscious budget. This presentation will use real-world case studies to introduce cutting edge technologies and outline how architects can provide professionally designed AV systems with lower costs than if clients were to "go it alone." 7. Library IT and Acoustical Design An effective library must have an acoustic environment conducive to research and study. Today, research is further enhanced with access to multimedia networks and the Internet. Learn more about library acoustics as well as current and emerging information technologies for wired and wireless multimedia library applications. 8. Technology Infrastructure for Education Rapid advances in both wired and wireless technologies present many design challenges to the architectural team. How fast will today's copper and fiber optic cable become obsolete? Is there such a thing as a future-proof design? How many jacks are required on each faceplate? How does wireless networking influence campus and classroom design? This presentation will provide an overview of these issues and a summary of current design practices. 9. Classroom Acoustics and the ANSI Standard In June of 2002, The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved a new standard focused on the acoustical criteria for schools. This session will review the acoustical criteria, future implications, and design recommendations for meeting the goals established by the new ANSI Classroom Standard. 10. Community Noise Session will highlight the critical features of effective project noise goals. Recent cases, including the mysterious "Kokomo Hum" will illustrate not only the importance, but also the practical limitations of community noise regulations and project-specific noise goals in avoiding noise complaints. [TOP] |
