Stanford AV Integration | AV Structural Case Study

Stanford University

Training Room AV Integration at the Central Energy Facility

Project Introduction and Scope

The Stanford Central Energy Facility is a flagship project in sustainable infrastructure—replacing a fossil-fuel-based power plant with a revolutionary heat recovery and grid-powered system. As part of its campus-wide transformation, Stanford’s AV Technology Department brought in AV Structural to upgrade and install audiovisual systems in their divisible, tech-heavy training facility located within the 125,000+ square foot site.

Scope:
Audiovisual system installation and control programming for a tech-enabled divisible training facility within Stanford’s Central Energy Facility

Key Technologies

Programmable AV Control System
Divisible Room Integration
Custom User Interface Enhancements

The Challenge

The project came with a tight install schedule and required coordination alongside other active trades. A major delay occurred when the large electro-hydraulic wall system that divides the space became misaligned—falling off its rollers and halting construction for a week. Further setbacks came when the electrical contractor locked out the breaker panel, preventing power access and stalling AV integration.

The Execution

AV Structural responded with an all-hands-on-deck approach, bringing in a full team of seasoned installers to recover lost time. Our programmers also added custom features to simplify control system usability—enhancing the experience for end users and ensuring the system aligned with Stanford’s high-performance expectations.

The Results

Despite multiple site delays, AV Structural delivered a fully functional, user-friendly AV system—installed, programmed, and commissioned on time. The divisible training space now supports flexible learning configurations with seamless technology integration, helping Stanford continue leading in both sustainability and innovation.

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