Designing for Tech
Planning Smart Home Infrastructure
Course Overview
The most successful technology rarely begins with equipment. It begins with planning.
This course explores how architects, designers, builders, and technology professionals can coordinate smart home infrastructure early in the design process. From media, lighting, security, networking, and automation to device placement, heat, electrical interference, maintenance, and future upgrades, participants learn how decisions made during design can affect safety, comfort, reliability, and long-term performance. SAV
Learning Objectives
Understand why early technology planning supports safety, comfort, and long-term reliability.
Identify HSW considerations involving media, lighting, security, networking, and automation.
Apply infrastructure and installation practices that minimize common technology risks.
Coordinate technology effectively with architects, designers, and subcontractors.
Consider maintenance and future upgrades throughout the life of the home.
AIA: 1 LU | HSW — CEU Code 202510 — Expires 07/11/2028
IDCEC: 1 LU | HSW — CEU 124833 — Expires 12/31/2027
