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A M X GUIDE TO SY S T E M IN T E G R AT I O N PR A C T I C E S The LEED for Schools rating system speciﬁcally factors classroom furnishing and acoustical ﬁnishes into the VOC limits. VII. Industry Training And Certifications These organizations offer excellent training programs and certiﬁcations for AV/IT integration professionals, covering a broad range of technologies and skills that they need to provide the highest possible level of service. BICSI www.bicsi.org BICSI is a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies. BICSI serves more than 24,000 ITS professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. 7. Controllability of Systems (1-2 points) encourages lighting and thermal control by individuals and groups to increase productivity. The lighting credit is consistent with recommendations AV professionals have been making for years. The thermal control credit could lead to greater AV control system management of temperature in commercial projects. 8. Daylight and Views (1-2 points) promotes the introduction of daylight and outdoor views for building occupants. LEED for Schools awards two credits for 90 percent of classrooms having daylighting, but also awards points for proper light control in AV mode. These individuals provide the fundamental infrastructure for telecommunications, audio/video, life safety and automation systems. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ITS professionals in deliverr ing critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature. Telecommunications Distribution Fundamentals Certiﬁcate BICSI offers a certiﬁcate in Telecommunications Distribution Fundamentals to individuals who complete four BICSI fundamentals courses and successfully pass a written exam after each course (passing grade 75 percent). This certiﬁcate program is designed to provide a basic knowledge of voice, data and video distribution systems within and between commercial buildings, as well as LAN and internetworking basics. It is ideal for noncabling professionals, such as architects, contractors, building managers and sales and marketing personnel. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD®) Those awarded with the RCDD designation have demonstrated their knowledge in the design, implementation and integration of information transport systems and related infrastructure. BICSI telecommunications distribution design courses serve as a career path for those seeking advanced knowledge in this area. Several design courses are recommended for candidates preparing to take the RCDD examination. Information Transport System (ITS) Installation Registration 9. Acoustical Performance (1 prerequisite and 1-2 points in the LEED for Schools rating system) encourages meeting ANSI standards and ASHRAE guidelines for classroom acoustics. The LEED for Healthcare rating system, currently under development, includes two credits for acoustics. Other LEED rating systems may include speciﬁc credits for acoustics in future revisions. 10. Innovation in Design (up to 4 points) awards points for exceptional performance beyond minimum LEED credit requirements or for innovative green building approaches not speciﬁcally addressed in the project’s applicable rating system. This is where the AV industry can truly shine in demonstrating green beneﬁts through the use of videoconferencing, energy management via AV controls, and other innovative uses of technology. (Source: Scott Walker, CTS-D, LEED AP, Waveguide Consulting) WAT C H T H E V I D E O N o r t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a H o m e Vi d e o A M X p r o d u c t s d o s o m u c h m o r e t h a n a u t o m a t e l i g h t i n g , s e c u r i t y, the home; they create an experience for the hom home solutions, product discounts and incentives and AMX Certified Dealer integration support. h t t p : / / w w w. a m x . c o m / m a r k e t s / w h o l e h o m e / The goal of BICSI’s Installation Registration Program is to produce highly competent cabling installers in a minimal amount of time and at a reasonable cost. Upon completion of training, program participants should be able to conduct site surveys, pull wire/cable, and terminate and test copper and optical ﬁber cable to the highest level of speciﬁcation (currently Category 6). 18 800.222.0193 +1.469.624.7400 w w w. a m x . c o m © June 2008 AMX. All rights reserved. AMX does not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. http://www.bicsi.org http://www.amx.com/markets/wholehome/ http://www.amx.com http://www.amx.com

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AV Technology - June 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: Global Standardization Government: Strategic Technology Planning Education: It’s All Just a Click Pre-Empting Projector Breakdown Dealing With Technophobes Keeping Ahead of Technology Obsolescence Understanding Video Codecs Rules of Engagement Network, See & Learn Sound From the Heart Sportsbook Makes an Impact Upgrading an AV Image Product Review: Polycom’s RealPresence Experience HD Tech Horizons: A True AV Networking Standard? Product Spotlight: Digital Media Servers; Flat Panel New Products Ad Index AV MO: Calculating Fiber Optic Transmission Distance

AV Technology - June 2008

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