
Learning Spaces
AV, Acoustics & IT Consulting for Schools, Universities, and Training Environments
BPAV helps education providers and design teams deliver spaces where students and staff can see, hear, and connect clearly - in person and online. From hybrid lecture theatres to classroom AV and digital signage, we consult on the technologies that power modern learning.
Learning Spaces
Audiovisual Systems That Power Education
Modern education requires immersive, accessible, and technology-enhanced learning experiences. At BPAV, we design and consult on audiovisual systems that support universities, colleges, and research institutions. Our AV environments are built to engage students, empower educators, and support academic excellence across campus and online. We understand the unique needs of educational settings. From hybrid lecture theatres to AV-enabled labs, we create scalable, standards-aligned systems that evolve with pedagogy, policy, and technology. Whether it’s a single teaching room or an institution-wide strategy, our work helps education providers stay future-ready.
Core Services
Strategy, system design, and performance planning for learning and collaboration.
Sound clarity, speech intelligibility, and noise control in classrooms and shared spaces.
Network infrastructure, connectivity, and digital learning platform integration.
BIM coordination, drawing sets, and spec packages aligned with education design standards.
Technical oversight through design, installation, and commissioning.
Full procurement support including tender packs, evaluation, and clarification.
Our Specialties
- Lecture theatres, classrooms, and breakout spaces
- AV-over-IP and hybrid learning systems.
- Interactive displays, projection, and wireless sharing
- Structured cabling and campus Wi-Fi
- Network segmentation for admin, staff, and students
- Digital signage network integration
- Acoustic treatment for clarity in large and small rooms
- Noise isolation between learning zones
- Sound masking in libraries and focus areas
- Room booking and occupancy data
- Digital access and space utilisation
- Centralised AV and IT system control
- Secure AV/IT infrastructure
- Safeguarding-focused platform and policy design
- Governance aligned with institutional IT standards
- RIBA-aligned design documentation
- BIM model coordination and drawing integration
- Fit-out and contractor engagement
Sectors We Work In
We consult across the education and training landscape:
Use Cases & Solutions

Flexible AV and IT systems designed for in-room and remote delivery, with high-quality capture and playback.

Interactive, connected teaching environments with control interfaces and wireless presentation.

Sound-managed environments with zoning for collaboration, silence, and individual study.

Centralised content across entrances, halls, and dining areas to inform and engage students.

Video-enabled rooms for academic collaboration, admin meetings, and remote working.
Project Highlights

AV, IT, and acoustic consultancy for lecture theatres, labs, and teaching rooms in a multi-level new build.

Refurbishment support for classroom. AV, hall PA, and wireless connectivity - including design, tender, and oversight.

Digital signage, room booking, and collaboration space AV delivered through a phased multi-site rollout.
Design Integration & Pedagogy Alignment
Every space we design supports both the teaching method and the student experience. We work closely with estates teams, architects, and MEP engineers to ensure that:
AV is intuitive, reliable, and futureproof
Acoustics enhance, not hinder, learning
IT infrastructure scales with user demands
Design choices support inclusive, accessible education.
Why It Matters
Learning spaces have to work - every time, for every user. Poor AV, unclear sound, or patchy connectivity disrupts lessons and wastes time. We help clients create environments that support staff, engage students, and evolve with technology.
Why Clients Choose BPAV
Typical Engagement Models
Design Only
System strategy, scope development, and documentation
Design + Oversight
Contractor coordination, standards review, and commissioning support
End-to-End Support
Full delivery partner from design through handover and future upgrades
Contact Us
Let's make your next learning space smarter, clearer, and easier to teach in.