What Will Your Learning Space Look Like in 2018?
January 12, 2015
What our learning spaces will look like — and how they will function — in 2018. The building blocks for the future of learning space design are already around us. Exploring five key areas will highlight the challenges our industry
Wireless Audio Systems
June 1, 2014
“I just want to stream the audio from my laptop or device to the audio system in the conference room,” was a request during an initial design meeting. This is another great example of technology in the home now pushing
Residential Wall Mounts for TV’s – Things to Think About – If you Must!
January 15, 2014
Many issues must be addressed when mounting a TV on the wall in a Condominium, Apartment or Townhome. Most Condos have aluminum studs. These are great for construction but make it a little hard to attach and support the weight
Focus on Technology: Audiovisual- A Quick-Start Guide to Video Conferencing Installation
December 1, 2011
Let’s assume you have just received the new video-conferencing-system-in-a-box that you ordered online from AcmeAV. The room it will be installed in is relatively small, seating 10 to 12 people. Before you start unpacking all those cables and reading that
Focus on Acoustics: An Update on the Design Impact of Acoustical Standards
December 1, 2011
At Thorburn Associates we keep an eye on many rating systems and standards that affect our work as acoustical consultants. These rating systems and standards are a way to help ensure that buildings will work for their intended purpose. The
Product Review: guidePORT Visitor Information System
October 1, 2011
Visitor guidance is taken to the next level with guidePORT, a digital wireless visitor information system specifically developed for optimum presentation of exhibitions. Ever go to an exhibit and want more detailed information on one item while the person you
Focus on Technology: The Greening Power of AV
October 1, 2011
Green power or green technology is a concept that has become a general buzzword in the construction industry. In its most general terms, it means using renewable power. It first started showing the most presence with building owners trying to
Deeper Into the Cloud We Go: The Integration of AV into IT
August 1, 2011
For most of the audiovisual (AV) systems designed in the 80s and 90s, there was a clear point of demarcation between where information technology (IT) networks ended and AV systems began. Early AV systems only used analog phone lines for
Steve Thorburn Named Educator of the Year- 2011
August 1, 2011
As an industry expert and thought leader in the AV industry, Steve Thorburn was named 2011 Educator of the Year by InfoComm International. The award was in recognition of his 35,000 plus student hours in teaching acoustics and audiovisual technology.
LED Technology: Ready for Primetime?
August 1, 2011
For some time, consumers have been excited about the energy savings and efficient production of light from LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology compared to traditional light sources (incandescent and fluorescent). Most lighting design professionals, however, still approach the general use