Creating Productive, Connected Outdoor Spaces with Access to Permanent Power
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Electrical systems that deliver access to permanent power and enable device connectivity are critical components of the design and operation of high-performance buildings. Today’s mobile technology means people can connect and move freely between the indoors and outdoors, and integrate their social and work lives, anytime, anywhere. This course examines permanent outdoor power delivery offerings, including charging stations and in-ground power boxes, that support the growing demand for connectivity and data and audiovisual communications in outdoor spaces, and help to create an outdoor environment that promotes longer stays, stimulates creativity, and increases productivity.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain how mobile technology is changing the way people work and use space and blurring the lines where people connect, inside or outside
- Discuss how access to permanent power outdoors encourages collaboration and social engagement and promotes the health and well-being of employees and visitors to spaces away from the main building.
- Describe the operation of mobile device charging stations and identify the features and accessory options that may be selected to suit the needs of the building occupants and their guests.
- Demonstrate the functionality and benefits of an outdoor ground box, including its ability to provide year-round access to permanent, safe electrical power while blending into the landscape.
- Compare the safety and reliability of customary methods of providing access to power outdoors to that of today’s offerings.
- Identify and summarize the electrical code and general construction requirements relevant to permanent outdoor power products.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Mike Diamantoplos, Sabrina Snyder, and Michael Cole on behalf of Legrand. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Mike Diamantoplos, Sabrina Snyder, and Michael Cole
Title: Mike Diamantoplos-Compliance Manager, Sabrina Snyder-Product Marketing Manager, and Michael Cole-Product Manager, Legrand Electrical Wiring Systems
Background:
Mike Diamantoplos serves as Compliance Manager for Wiremold products at Legrand North America. In his role, Mike is responsible for managing the third-party certification (UL, ETL, CSA, TUV, CE, PSE, etc.) listing process, gaining, and maintaining listing compliance of all Wiremold products. He provides guidance and support to local engineering staff to ensure all products comply with NEC requirements and normative standards.
Sabrina Snyder is a Product Marketing Manager for Legrand, focused on new technologies and new spaces. This includes products that increase productivity and collaboration both inside and outside of facilities, as well as innovations that maximize guest engagement in retail and hospitality spaces. Sabrina has a background in marketing communications and has been with Legrand for over 10 years.
Michael Cole has over 20 years with Legrand in roles ranging from manufacturing, engineering, marketing, and sales. In his role as a product manager, he helped introduce the permanent outdoor products and solutions found in this course.
