Trends in Technology and Their Impact on Student Union Design

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1 Trends in Technology and Their Impact on Student Union Design Archie K. Lytle IV, JD, PE, CTS Barton Malow Company Bruce Jones, Chief of Geckos Savage Geckos

2 Technology A lot has changed since you were a kid!

3 Why Technology? Broad Definition Electronic Systems High student expectations 1970/1980s cultural fungiblity 2010 more specialized, more choices Unions and Student Centers core to campus life Technology supports mission Butts in the seats A cheap way to update a facility

4 Technology Expectations Growing Dramatically AV/Communication s Five Big Growth Drivers Conferencing/ Collaboration AV & IT Integration Digital Signage & Content High Definition 16x9 Format Impact Source: InfoComm International

5 Technology Expectations Growing Dramatically Data Systems Five Big Growth Drivers Wireless AV & IT Integration Security Tools for Collaboration Low cost hardware Source: National Academies Press

6 What Technology is Being Utilized? Major Systems Display Choices Wireless Infrastructure Full-room Videoconferencing HDTV - High Definition TV Video Production Computer Presentation Tools Telephone and Teleconferencing Security Systems Digital Audio Processing

7 Technologies utilized in Student Centers Major Systems Videoconferencing systems AV projection and presentation monitors Wireless data systems Computers, servers and networks Audio and video systems AV production Way-finding and Kiosks

8 Technologies utilized in Student Centers Major Systems Room and equipment reservation Streaming and stored media Public address Digital and broadband video Telephone and VoIP Systems Security systems Digital video theater systems

9 Broad AV Application for Architectural Design Boardrooms, conference & videoconference rooms, auditoriums Retail environments Training centers Production, broadcast studios Entertainment venues Stadiums and arenas Hotels and conference centers Data centers and computer rooms

10 EMU Student Center Completed 2006 Tight budget Lessons Learned Early Decisions Build infrastructure Focus resources Bang for the buck

11 EMU Student Center Major Function Spaces and Technology Multifunction Theater Dividable Conference Center Conference Rooms

12 EMU Student Center Systems Data and Telephone Audio and Visual Security

13 EMU Student Center Systems Four Winds International Networking

14 Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center Completed 2002 Student Center Classroom Culinary Arts Lessons Learned Exciting Vision Passionate Owner A nice budget does not hurt

15 Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center Major Function Spaces and Technology Culinary Arts Multifunction Theater Dividable Conference Center Systems Data and Telephone Audio and Visual Award Winning

16 Technology Trends Personal media computers (ipod) Media savvy students Create media Consume media 2008 Campus Radio Station Mass vs. personal media Democratizing distribution ipod and YouTube studios Low cost Audio and video

17 Technology Trends Video is rapidly transforming 16:9 Video 4:3 Grandma s TV 1080P 16:9 Hi-Def 2009 High Definition - movie theater quality

18 Technology Trends Everything is data Digital audio, video, security Students expect data access everywhere High Speed Wireless Generous Wireless Access Points Wired diminishes in importance Important for video and large file transfer 3D Imaging??? Multichannel Video 10GB/s is coming

19 Technology Trends Entertainment and Engagement Interactive Shared Solitary Many technologies to engage the student Technologies blur lines for entertainment Virtual Clubs and Organizations Elimination of space utilized for hangouts Web based tools

20 Considerations Before Technology Selected Ask All the Right Questions Users? Purposes? Multiple finish/capability levels in different rooms? Flexibility or fixed furniture? Portable equipment or built-in? Room size/divisibility? Cable pathways?

21 Success is taking a vision to reality Goals and objectives to completion Leadership to create a vision and follow through Experts to embrace the vision and make it reality Stakeholders to support the vision and provide resources necessary Operations to build, and grow the vision into the future

22 The Technology Consultant Role Owner Architect Design Construction Manager Manage Design Consultant Consultant (Design, Manage, Supply?, Install?) Sub- Contractors

23 Project Scheduling Large Project Design and Construction Process: 2 to 4 Years 2-4 months 6-12 months months 1-3 months AV PROGRAM AV Program DESIGN CONSTRUCTION OCCUPY AV Infrastructure Design Monitoring AV Infrastructure & Installation AV System Design AV System Install Monitor AV Sys. Install Training DATA/ TELECOM Data/ Telecom Program Data/Telecom Infrastructure Design Monitoring Data/Telecom Infrastructure & Install Network & Phone System Design Install. & Configuration PROGRAMMING BUILDING DESIGN BASE BUILDING BID AV BID MOVE-IN

24 Technology Costs Rule of Thumb Tech Costs Data networking with equipment - $1.50 to $2.00/sf Building wide PA system - $0.50/sf Telephones - $0.75 to $1.00/sf Auditorium/Ballroom AV - $50,000 to $450,000 per space Large Stacked Message Board - $50,000 to $200,000 Digital Messaging - $10,000 to $100,000 Small/Med meeting room AV - $7,000 to $50,000 Typical 200,000 SF Union - $10 to $15/sf

25 Technology Considerations Maintenance Cost 5-10% per year of initial purchase Technology refresh Computers 3 to 5 years Video display 4 to 7 years Audio 5 to 15 years

26 Broad Value for Architectural Design Technology-enabled Furniture and Millwork Lecterns/presentation stations Student seating Credenzas Audiovisual armoires Media walls Projector and monitor lift mechanisms Smart conference tables and more

27 Design Process Helping You Define Essential Technologies Projection screens Floor and wallboxes Raised floors Equipment racks / closets Lighting interfaces Blackout shades Conduits and wire ways Data centers/telephone & LAN closets Acoustical materials

28 Stay in Compliance with Requirements/Needs Disabled Presenters & Attendees Auditory assistance systems Closed captioning Specialized computer peripherals Handicapped access lecterns/ workstations Control Booths

29 Key Coordination Issues for Successful Architectural Projects Architectural Handicap, Millwork, Fit & Finish Mechanical/HVAC Ventilation, Noise issues Electrical Power, Infrastructure, Lighting Structural Equipment Mounting, Seismic

30 Summary High User Expectations Technology meets expectations Wide Variety of Technology Available Anticipating Trends and Needs Costs first and operational

31 To play is to be human. Johan Huizinga