U.S. Bureau of Reclamation - Regional Director's Conference Room, Sacramento, CA

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Audiovisual system programming for a conference room used for government agency top officials meetings, staff and stake holder meetings, and seasonal parties. Designed for an audience of 30 people, the system includes teleconferencing, audio reinforcement for CD, VHS, and computer sources, an ADA hearing assistance system, LCD and overhead projection of VHS and computer images on a 6'x8' screen, and an electronic white board.

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation - EOC/MP 400 Conference Room, Sacramento, CA

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Created audiovisual programs for two seperate areas, the MP 400 Conference Room and the EOC Conference Area. The MP 400 will be used by several departments for training sessions, presentations, workshops and conference calls. The EOC is alternately used for team meetings, dam operators training, and orientations.

PG&E Headquarters - Auditorium and Conference Rooms A&B, San Francisco, CA

Pacific Gas & Electricity

Knutson Project Management

Audiovisual design during the remodel of 2 main rooms located in a 1920's terra cotta highrise. In the Auditorium (with raked seating for 500), a ceiling-mounted projector displays computer graphics and video, supported by a distributed sound system and an ADA hearing assistance system. Control systems include a touch panel on the podium, a wireless audiovisual panel, and remote lighting control. Inputs for satellite feed allow the corporate television division to use this facility as a remote site for corporate activities. The second room, a divisible Conference Center (with multiple seating arrangements for 120), has both front and rear projection systems which utilize a glass presentation wall. A mirror system in the rear projection room compensates for limited space. The sound system has wireless microphones and split audio for more effective control of speech and program signals. Audio inputs were added for panel discussions and roundtable meetings.

EBMUD - Emergency Operations Center, Oakland, CA

GSC Raphael Associates

During the improvement impact study, we provided recommendations for acoustical guidelines and audiovisual system requirements. The A/V system needed the capacity to display the Geographical Information System and include an automated documentation system.

EBMUD - Adeline Training Center, Oakland, CA

East Bay Municipal Utilities District

Audiovisual system programming requirements for a divisible Training Resource Center room. The system will consist of a ceiling mounted projector, speech reinforcement, remote control capabilities, and ADA hearing assistance. Overall control of the system will be simple enough that a dedicated operator will not be needed.

EBMUD - Adeline Maintenance Facility, Oakland, CA

East Bay Municipal Utilities District

Developed design/build criteria for partitions and HVAC systems in order to maximize sound isolation at the maintenance facility.

EBMUD - Pre-Action Station Room, Oakland, CA

East Bay Municipal Utilities District

Site visit and recommendations to reduce noise created by a fire supression system in the corridors. EBMUD - Audiovisual System Oakland, CA East Bay Municipal Utilities District Reviewed proposed upgrades to the conference room's audiovisual system.

PAST PROJECTS

EBMUD - Headquarters, Oakland, CA

East Bay Municipal Utilities District

Design of a sound masking system for a 170,000 square foot administration area. Construction administration was provided for the project, as well as additional services for the reconfiguration of the system on floors 1,3,6, and 9.

PG&E - Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco, CA

Pacific Gas and Electricity

RMW Architecture + Design

The Pacific Energy Center has been labeled as the "energy conservation tool box" for Architects, Engineers, and Developers. The acoustical, mechanical noise and vibration control, and audiovisual system design were integrated into the facility design from the beginning of the design phase. Audiovisual systems for the auditorium and lighting classroom had to be simple and straight forward to operate. It was PG&E's intent to allow the design and construction industry to use the facility for educational seminars.

MBT Architecture

The Learning Center is a $20 million, 140,000 square foot training facility. Services provided included sound isolation recommendations for 50 residential rooms, offices, classrooms, the library, a dining area, and a multipurpose auditorium. HVAC noise control was required for the cooling tower near residential units.

PG&E - Media Arts Center, San Francisco, CA

Sprankle Lynd & Sprague/Frye

Acoustical recommendations for a 60-seat presentation room and TV studios. Complete acoustical design for video and audio production and editing rooms.

PG&E - Diablo Canyon, Avila Beach, CA

Bechtel International Corporation

Comprehensive acoustical design for open and enclosed offices including the design and specification of a sound masking system. Acoustic and vibration recommendations for shop facilities. NRC mandated acoustical study of control room environment.

Caltrans, Oakland, CA

Interior Architects, Inc.

Audiovisual system design for a new auditorium, video conferencing, and Emergency Operations System in Caltrans' office building.

Santa Theresa Water Treatment Plant, San Jose, CA

City of San Jose

Acoustical review and site plan for a new waste treatment facility located in a rural valley of south San Jose. Measurements were conducted prior to the construction of the project in order to minimize the impact of the plant's equipment noise on the adjacent neighborhood.

Modesto Irrigation District Facility, San Francisco, CA

Raymond Abst & Associates

Room acoustics, sound system and projection system design for the council boardroom. Boardroom audiovisual system allows cameras to automatically follow council debate via the automatic microphone system. All slides and "flatwork" are converted to a video signal.

Turlock Irrigation District Facility, Turlock, CA

Hardison Komatsu Ivelich & Tucker

Project included sound isolation, room acoustics, mechanical noise and vibration control, and sound masking system design for a new 80,000 square foot facility. The new facility includes open plan offices for customer service, district design maintenance, training rooms, and conference rooms. Consulting services included programming, design, and construction administration.