VSD- Videoconference Consultants- Facility Design, etc.

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VC PACKAGE

This package is designed specifically for those who have already made the decision to implement video conferencing, chosen their network provider, and made equipment selections. It is also ideal for those who currently use video conferencing and wish to renovate their room(s) to improve comfort and effectiveness. Since you are not starting from scratch, VSD offers this streamlined design package to provide you and your Architect with the lighting, layout, design and acoustic criteria essential for effective video conferencing.

Typically, this is a single meeting with the Clients, and/or their appointed agents, to learn how they plan to conduct their meetings and to discover any special considerations or operational requirements. This is an interactive process designed to discuss preferences, outline options and ramifications, and refine requirements. The goal is to thoroughly understand the operational parameters and to provide the Clients with enough information to make informed decisions.

A review of the available space(s) to determine suitability based on the criteria developed earlier. A walk-through immediately after the needs assessment meeting is always helpful because real world information is obtained— information that is not always obtainable from the architectural drawings. After the walk-through, a detailed analysis of the architectural drawings will be necessary before making our recommendations.

	Executive Summary Summarizes the needs assessment meeting, and lists the design criteria to be met. It indicates choices made, includes the reasoning behind those choices, and lists site recommendations.
	Drawings or Sketches These documents will be prepared using drawings and backgrounds provided by the Architect. They are intended to convey information required by your Architect to prepare construction drawings and documents, and cannot serve as construction documents in and of themselves. They will indicate the location and placements of all relevant equipment, show critical dimensions where necessary, and note electrical, cable and conduit requirements. Any or all of the following may be included in the submission: Floor plan Elevation Reflected Ceiling/Lighting plan Electrical and Conduit drawing
	Acoustic Guidelines Lists those specifications that must be met to ensure proper functioning of your video conferencing system. Also listed are those criteria that, if met, will enhance the overall performance of the system and the comfort of the users.
	Surface Finish Criteria and Material Selection Objectives.
	Facility/Architectural Design Review An available option. A review of the Architect’s construction drawing set prepared from the VSD Facility Design Package to ascertain that requirements were met and guidelines adhered to. Discrepancies will be noted and forwarded to the Architect for resolution.

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