Re: AV & Media Room Design

[Oren <Oren@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 14:35:18 -0700, Abe <noone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>>I've come to the somewhat sad conclusion that a media closet just isn't big
>>enough, especially when Father Time means less agility and willingness to
>>move around on one's knees or in tight spaces.  My next house will need a
>>whole room devoted to PC's, DVD players, etc, etc.
>>
>>Since I'm going to be moving soon, I would like to be more proactive in
>>designing a whole house AV system than in the past, when things just sort of
>>grew together as I acquired them.  I envision starting from scratch.  About
>>the only specification I know about in advance is that it will have to be a
>>"wheel-friendly" house like a rancher, preferably with a basement, but not
>>necessarily.
>>...
>>Another consideration for me is that my dad (who helps with setting up on
>>occasion) is in a powerchair, and although it's got a pretty narrow turning
>>circle, it needs room.  My dad's chair and my new Roomba's gotten me
>>thinking about how important unimpeded access for wheeled devices will be in
>>my future.  I'll have to measure the height, but I think the wheelchair arms
>>are
>>...
>>I'll be looking at houses today and I thought I'd pick everyone's brain as
>>to how best design an accessible AV center.
>
>I hate to say it, because I usually like to design and build stuff
>myself, but it sure sounds to me like this is the time in life for you
>where it might be best to consult an A/V design specialist. A good one
>will take your requirements (space, access, expandability) and create
>a plan you can follow for the build.
>
>If you find a good one, it'll well be worth the few hundred dollars
>for the consult.

It cost me $100.00 for a "certified " specialist for an in home
evaluation .  I received a detailed folder, including the design,
statement of work, itemized material, cost, etc.

The certification escapes me right now...
--
Oren

..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..