Homeplay

CPD overview

The Homeplay Experience Centre is a purpose built facility designed to show architects, designers and their clients what's possible when you consider technology at the design stage of a project. During this tour attendees will be introduced to the latest luxury residential technology.

Themes covered include lighting design and control, automated shading, cinema and media rooms, integrated HVAC control and ‘Wall acne’ reduction.

Learning objectives

• You'll learn about all aspects of home technology, from lighting, hidden technology, media rooms, through to security.
• You'll leave with a broad understanding of what's possible and be able to talk with your clients about the choices that are available to them.

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James.

CPD overview

In this CPD designers will receive an all-encompassing overview of what is required to deliver a luxury residential lighting system, from creative design principles and luminaire specification through to control systems, technical documentation and working with builders and electrical contractors.

Learning Objectives

• To give a broad understanding of all aspects of lighting a luxury residence, covering both creative and technical aspects.
• To explain the vocabulary available to introduce your clients to what's possible with lighting in a modern luxury residence.

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James

CPD overview

Following our hugely popular 'Luxury Residential Lighting' CPD, we turn our focus to automated shading. We'll look at how automated shading can improve your projects and what to be aware of when discussing automated shading with your clients.

Learning objectives

• To give a broad understanding of automated shading for a luxury home
• How to integrate automated shades into the fabric of the building
• How to specify fabric for performance
• How automated shades are powered, wired and controlled
• To explain through demonstration the importance of fabric colour and openness

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CPD overview

During this CPD we'll explore the use of professional concert grade audio systems within a residential environment and how these systems change how people live and entertain in their homes. We'll also look at the acoustics challenges within modern living spaces, how to overcome them and how to effectively isolate sound.

Learning objectives

• Understanding the drivers behind the emerging trend of live music events being streamed directly to the home
• What makes a concert grade sound system different from typical consumer sound systems
• What's needed to create a suitable acoustic environment for a concert grade sound system, with appropriate sound isolation
• A case study of a residential concert grade sound system
• A live demonstration of the very latest 'virtual acoustics' technology

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James

CPD overview

Through this webinar, design and build professionals will discover the principles of how to design and implement home cinema and media room entertainment spaces.

Learning objectives

• 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.

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James

CPD overview

This CPD will discuss the Smart Home. 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. 

Learning objectives

By the end of the webinar, 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

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James

CPD overview

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.

Learning objectives

By the end of this webinar, you will have a greater understanding the following topics:

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

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James

CPD overview

This CPD explores the options available to architects to include sound into their projects, for entertainment, ambiance, education or safety with zero visual intrusion into the look and feel of a property.

Ideal for modern minimalist or historic properties in both residential and commercial applications the speakers are rendered invisible through plastering over, or up to, or installing behind other materials such as wood or leather.

Learning objectives

By the end of this webinar, you will have a greater understanding the following topics:

• How invisible loudspeakers work using Vibrational Panel Technology, VPT
• Integration of invisible sound solutions into new and historic properties
• Both residential and commercial applications, with case studies
• What to consider when using VPT as opposed to conventional loudspeakers

Book online at www.homeplay.tv/cpd or call 01932 781327 and ask for James