Name: Hot Topic - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson by Surroundscapes
Duration: 1 h 18 min 55 s
Description: In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.

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In this Surroundscapes Hot Topics episode, Graeme Harrison reconnects with Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL to explore sustainability in AV design. From daylight harvesting and energy-efficient displays to AI-driven building management and smarter workspaces, they discuss how integrators can rethink systems to reduce carbon impact while enhancing user experience.

Hot Topic - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson

Hosted by Graeme Harrison, VP and GM of Bluesound Professional, Surroundscapes is part A/V tech nerd talk and part psychosocial experimentation, helping audiences discover the sound and visual stimulus techniques used in public spaces to engage people and drive business outcomes.

Hot Topic - Sustainable AV Design with AVI-SPL's Scott Simpson

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