As part of the “Active Learning Campus” trend in new construction, California Hall includes rotating seats and tables where students face their peers to work in teams instead of sitting and working solo.

Over the years PCD has installed numerous Audio / Video systems for a variety of customers and applications. The observations made, and feedback received from our clients indicate the greatest general frustrations with AV is that the technology changes rapidly enough that the systems become stale within a 3 to 5 year period. Without maintenance, the systems become inoperable due to an accumulation of small issues, revealing the need for regular attention. Scheduled maintenance creates the opportunity to have personnel retrained on operation of the systems so that presentations can become more effective.  Then there are also the ever-changing needs of organizations, especially as they grow.

Corporate client Covia in Walnut Creek reached out to PCD to install AV systems at their new Corporate headquarters facility in a variety of locations on campus. PCD was challenged with designing several conference rooms and huddle rooms to include Polycom teleconference systems and NuReva soundbars as the audio conferencing microphone and speaker system. The larger room called the “All Hands Room” utilized a 3x3 video wall that allowed a quality presentation on a high quality system, even with the surrounding ambient light and low ceilings.

With a recent shift towards open office layouts and staff working remotely, the need for effective AV collaboration and clear communication is increasing. Huddle Rooms offer small spaces for collaboration without booking a large conference room or disrupting neighboring offices.