University of Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii The University of Hawaii constructed a film school as part of its Academy for Creative Media. Located on the West Oahu campus, the facility features state-of-the-art production and editing systems that make it the centerpiece of the campus. Features Participants Owner: University of Hawaii Architect: Next Design, LLC General Contractor: Kiewit Building Group … Read more

New York University Langone Health

New York, New York NYU, partnered with Langone Health, is ranked in the nation’s top 5 Best Hospitals and Best Graduate Schools for research. Their remodeled Murphy Auditorium and ancillary spaces included significant upgrades to their technology. Features Participants Owner: New York University Architect: Ennead Architects, LLP General Contractor: Lend Lease Construction Consultants: Jaros Baum … Read more

Cy-Fair Ken Pridgeon Stadium

Cypress, Texas Cy-Fair ISD is providing education and excellence while steadily expanding their presence. Upgraded technology systems, like the Ken Pridgeon Stadium, better meets the students’ needs. Features Participants Owner: Cy-Fair ISD Architects: PBK Architects General Contractor: D-1 Construction AV Build-Design Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems

Davis School District Catalyst Center

Kaysville, Utah The Davis School District Catalyst Center focuses on preparing high school students for broadcast careers by providing opportunities for hands-on experience with state-of-the-art broadcast equipment. Features Participants Owner: Davis School District Architects: VCBO Architecture General Contractor :Hogan & Associates Construction AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems

University of Colorado – College of Music

Boulder, Colorado The University of Colorado’s College of Music is one of the country’s top music programs. The University expanded the school’s Imig Music Building with the goal of providing high-quality technology that reflects talent and artistry. Features Participants Owner: University of Colorado Architects: Pfeiffer General Contractor: Adolfson & Peterson Construction Consultant: Acoustic Distinctions AV … Read more

Classroom of the Future

A New Norm For Remote Learning Give your students the quality learning experience they deserve. Regardless of location, Mediasite can provide a quality learning experience to your students. Transform learning into an active, memorable experience with Mediasite’s engagement tools. CLICK FOR A FREE E-BOOK Ford partners with educational institutions across the country from universities to local … Read more

Mediasite Quick Start Package

Mediasite is the industry leader for virtual learning, lecture capture and cloud streaming and quickly scales to accommodate your new viewership and storage needs. Act now to fast-track your virtual environment with our discounted quick-start packagesck-start packages. VIRTUAL QUICK START PACKAGE MEDIASITE VIDEO CLOUD up to 1,000 hours of content free Mediasite Video Cloud scales … Read more

Jack Yates High School

Jack Yates High School

Houston, Texas Jack Yates High School provides students a modern environment to learn about audio and video production. The school district partnered with Ford to design and install multiple rooms on campus. Features Participants Owner: Houston Independent School District General Contractor: Turner Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas UT at Arlington

Arlington, Texas The University of Texas Arlington Science & Engineering Innovation & Research (SEIR) Building is a key education and research hub in North Texas. The new facility required AV solutions capable of connecting students, teachers and collaborators. Features Participants Owner: University of Texas at Arlington AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems

Active Learning: AV in Education

Huntington University

Beyond the glow of the large-format digital displays that replaced whiteboards and projectors in many learning environments, something even bigger is brewing. AV has had a positive impact on the education market, but in terms of real innovation, not much has changed in the typical classroom. Today’s passive AV learning tools—essentially large, mounted screens hardwired … Read more