British Institute of Interior Design

A full day’s seminar at the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chelsea Harbour, London on 23rd May 2005 from 9.00am-5.00pm

The BIDA, in association with RIBA and CEDIA are pleased to launch a daylong seminar aimed at the interior design and architectural practices operating in the high-end residential market. The day has been designed to instil both confidence and knowledge in design professionals to enable them to represent the best interests of their clients throughout a project without leaving the technology specification to chance.

It is also intended to ensure that properties are being designed from the very start with an eye to the future capabilities of home technology, whether or not the current specification calls for it. Too often design professionals find themselves at a disadvantage when called to brief electrical contractors on wiring requirements or co-ordinating the variety of manufacturers required to put specification together. Too often, an architect or designer may step back from the responsibilities involved and the client and main contractor can be left to pick up the pieces.

The day will be opened by Angela Brady, Partner of the well-established architectural practice, Brady Mallalieu Architects, and will be followed by a series of course modules throughout the day, covering everything you need to know about smart technology in enough detail to present to you clients and to keep control of project specification. The course is the first of a series of events designed in partnership between RIBA ( Royal Institute of British Architects) and the BIDA. It also extends the links between BIDA and CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) prior to CEDIA’s Expo in June and Decorex in September this year.

Chris Westhead of Gordon Lindsey Designs will speak on the need for good project management; Adam Jolliffe of Accurro will demonstrate the latest communications using remote access, broadband and 3G technology. Mike Entwhistle of I-Life Solutions will take us through the minefield of specifying screen technology. There will also be modules on network cabling, lighting controls & design, fire alarms & HVAC.

If technology is present in one room, why not in others? Is it a matter of budget or confidence. The client’s interests can only be best served when he/she is fully briefed on current and future technology advances. It is more than ‘toys for boys’ but an opportunity to build and design energy efficient homes that won’t require total re-wiring as technology becomes more available to all.

The motivation from a client to employ either architect or interior designer will be to ensure that they receive a design that couldn’t be bought on the ‘high street’. With the growth of ‘home cinemas’ everyone is an armchair expert. This seminar will keep the design professions a step ahead of their market.

The day is sponsored by Leax Lighting Controls; I-Life Solutions; AMX Ltd; Technogym and CEDIA.

Tickets cost £130 (plus vat) and are still available, Please contact the BIDA office on 020 7349 0800 or enquiries@bida.org to obtain a booking form.