Lunch and Learn: Rauland / AMETEK on Communication and School Safety

This focused Lunch & Learn session is designed for architects and engineers working on educational facilities. Participants will explore how advanced technology is transforming school safety and communication through integrated systems that serve multiple critical functions—from emergency response and first responder coordination to daily operations and parent communication.

• Architects and engineers involved in educational facility design
• Professionals engaged in project planning and design phases
• AIA chapter members focused on K-12 and institutional projects

Technology Integration in School Design

Health & Safety Alignment The presentation demonstrates how these communication solutions support two essential pillars of contemporary school design:

• Health: Fostering secure, focused learning environments that promote student wellbeing
• Safety: Protecting building occupants through smart, reliable systems aligned with modern educational facility best practices

Attendees will gain practical knowledge about:

• Emergency response capabilities and first responder coordination
• System integration strategies for PA and access control
• Parent and community communication protocols during critical situations
• Design considerations for implementing connected safety infrastructure
• Best practices for specifying communication systems in educational projects

This session provides actionable insights for incorporating advanced safety and communication technology into school design projects while meeting contemporary standards for secure, healthy learning environments.

Host or Publisher AIA Southwest Michigan