simpleHome partners

Architects | Designers

design/build smart homes

simpleHome frequently works closely with architects and home designers to help seamlessly integrate our home entertainment and smart home solutions within the context of an overall home design.

We also are available to better educate members of the design community on emerging home technologies so that you can better serve your clients and meet your continuing education requirements. Please contact us at lunchandlearn@simplehome.net to get further information on our educational sessions and AIA-approved courses.  simpleHome is an affiliate member of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA).

"Lunch and Learn" and AIA-Approved Courses

simpleHome offers several "lunch and learn" courses for the architecture and design community.  In addition, many of our sessions qualify for AIA, AIBD, NAHB, NARI, and IDCEC continuing education credits. 

Our current list of one hour "lunch and learn" sessions includes: 

  • Overview and Benefits of a Control System
  • Control Systems Impact on Building Green
  • Home Integration for Convenience, Comfort, and Safety
  • Electronic Systems Infrastructure Requirements
  • Building Quiet Environments 
  • Home Theater Design and Construction 
  • Home Audio Made Easy: Residential Speaker Solutions 
  • Understanding the Need for Home Technology
  • Lighting Control
  • Planning for Residential Electronic Systems
  • Managing Electronic Systems Contractors (ESCs) 
  • Home Technology Within the Design and Build Process 
  • Hiding Technology
  • Energy Conservation via Smart Home & Building Automation Technology  
  • Video Displays: The Value of Proper Installation for Comfort and Safety
  • Introduction to Electronic Home Entertainment (90 minutes)
  • Introduction to User Interfaces
  • Introduction to Residential Lighting Control
  • Integrating Audio into Homes for Performance & Aesthetics (New)
  • Media & Game Room Design (New)

To learn more or to schedule an educational session for your firm or company, please contact us at lunchandlearn@simplehome.net

Interior Designers

If you are an interior designer, simpleHome can provide you with interior design and planning information that you can immediately apply to your projects and help you better satisfy your clients' needs.