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BrightTree Studios

BrightTree Studios is a technology consulting and design firm. AV | IT/Telecom | Security | Acoustics

BrightTree Studios is the full service, audiovisual consulting and design wing of Synergy Media Group. We partner with architects, owners, and end users to create leading edge environments used to inspire individuals to collaborate, interact, learn, create, and work. Fully equipped and talented in working in REVIT, BrightTree Studios has the ability to be a full participant in any REVIT project.

11/02/2026

Completed in 2025, the renovated first and ground floors of Hillman Library invites visitors to explore, interact, and discover.

At the center is the Interactive Touch Wall, where the main narrative content comes to life at the touch of a finger. Supporting screens round out the experience, offering context on what's on view now and what's coming next.

📍Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh

10/30/2026

Over 20 million healthcare workers are at risk of mental health issues, and 79% of doctors were reporting burnout even before the pandemic.

Hospital staff face hectic schedules and stressful, sometimes traumatizing events every day. So how can their workplaces support them? Decompression spaces might be a start.

BrightTree Studios' Principal, David Vargo, shares how wellness rooms, prayer rooms, and decompression rooms can give staff a place to reset, and why the details matter.

Campuses like Carnegie Mellon and Virginia Tech are already showing what's possible, and healthcare facilities can learn from them.

10/29/2026

Recovery starts with feeling safe and comfortable.

For many patients, the standard in-patient experience can add to the distress they're already facing. Technology design can help change that without compromising safety. In this technical insight, we look at how discreet design choices can create a calmer environment for mental health recovery.

As our Acoustics Lead, Josh Thede, PE, notes, bringing in the right expertise from the earliest stages of design help teams deliver the best possible solutions.

Everyone deserves a safe place to recover, and safety should never be the only design priority.
Read the full article: https://brighttreestudios.com/designing-for-comfort-in-mental-health-facilities/

10/28/2026

Earlier this month, our Senior Security Designer, Dave Straight, traveled to San Diego for MercTech, Mercury Security's annual gathering for the access control industry.

MercTech brings together security consultants, technology partners, integrators and end users for a few days of product roadmap updates, industry insights and face-to-face conversations about where physical security is headed. This year's event included a look at the HID and Mercury product roadmap, along with discussions on open-architecture access control and modernizing existing systems. For our healthcare and higher education projects, staying current on these tools helps us design secure environments that work for the people who use them.

Thank you to the Mercury Security team for hosting, and to Dave for representing BrightTree Studios!

10/26/2026

Powering the future of veteran care.

At the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City, we helped modernize the infrastructure behind the Electronic Health Record Management (EHRM) system across a 10-building, a 500,000 GSF campus. Our telecom and security designs aligned the existing infrastructure with National Office of Information and Technologies standards.

The result is a secure, connected foundation for the care veterans receive every day.
Completed Spring 2022 in collaboration with Bancroft Architects + Engineers.

Read the full project highlight here: https://brighttreestudios.com/veterans-affairs-medical-center-iowa-city-electronic-health-record-management-infrastructure-upgrades/

10/19/2026

Big plans are in motion for the Sackett Building at Penn State!

This 51,000 GSF landmark is being renovated and expanded on Penn State's main campus, home to the College of Engineering. When it wraps up in Fall 2027, Sackett will be established as an "Engineering Head House," a central hub with an administrative focus that supports College of Engineering students whenever they need it.

To restore Sackett's historical status and preserve the building for years to come, the north and south wings from the original 1957 construction are being completely replaced and renovated. Inside, students will find state-of-the-art learning spaces, including an upgraded IT Training Lab, several conference rooms, and a Knowledge Commons built for collaboration and study.

Sam Craig and Justin Boyer recently visited the site to see how construction is progressing. We're honored to help Penn State honor its past while building a stronger future for its engineers.

Stay tuned!

10/16/2026

A new era begins at Clemson University!

Today, Clemson celebrates the renewal of its Bryan Mall Highrises, marking an exciting milestone for these iconic campus residences.

BrightTree Studios is proud to have contributed to this transformative renovation, supporting the modernization of spaces that will serve generations of Clemson students.

Congratulations to Clemson University and the entire project team on this exciting achievement!

Learn more about our work on this project: https://brighttreestudios.com/clemson-university-bryan-mall-residence-halls/

Photo: Ashley Jones

10/15/2026

The best security is the kind you never notice.

In forensic and psychiatric hospitals, the challenge isn't only keeping a building safe. It’s making a space that still feels human and therapeutic. At Norristown State Hospital, our team is helping design a security system that protect staff and patients without getting in the way of care. As Principal David Vargo puts it, "The intent behind our design is to go unnoticed."

Read the full Technical Insight: https://brighttreestudios.com/a-security-deep-dive-norristown-state-hospital/

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10/14/2026

As colleges and universities ask more of their existing spaces, flexibility is becoming a key part of campus planning. In our latest insight, Senior Audiovisual Designer Bob Rotto, CTS-D, shares how early collaboration, adaptable infrastructure, and network-based AV help multipurpose spaces evolve without major reconstruction.

Read the full insight here: https://brighttreestudios.com/one-space-many-uses-designing-flexible-technology-for-higher-education/

10/13/2026

Project Highlight - Carnegie Mellon University Health & Wellness - Calming Room

Carnegie Mellon University's 160,000 GSF Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics, bring students well-being under one roof. The mindfulness and yoga rooms give students room to slow down, reset, and recharge in the middle of a busy campus day. Located alongside Counseling and Psychological Services and University Health Services, they're part of a center built in partnership with Highmark to support the whole student: mind, body, and everything in between.

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301 Brush Creek Road
Warrendale, PA
15086

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://brighttreestudios.com/

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