Think about your day: You enter a building using an access card, connect to Wi-Fi, attend a video meeting, view information on a digital display, work in a space covered by cellular service.

All of those experiences rely on low-voltage infrastructure.
Yet many people have never heard of the term “low-voltage design.” Our job is to help ensure those technologies work together seamlessly and support the goals of the building and its occupants.

Project Pictured: University of Virginia – Health Systems

Why Scalability Is One of the Most Important Design Criteria
At Convergent Technologies Design Group, we believe effective low voltage design is about more than meeting a project’s immediate requirements. It’s about preparing facilities for what’s next.
Whether we’re planning telecommunications structured cabling systems, physical security infrastructure, audiovisual technology, acoustics, or other low voltage systems, one question guides our approach:

How will this facility evolve over time?
It is important for us to consider, when designing low-voltage systems, how organizations will grow, how operations will change, and whether user expectations will increase. Technology requirements rarely stay static; good design serves today’s needs, but great design supports tomorrow’s possibilities.

A past project we did that still is a testament to how a facility can grow with the right design is the Hon Kong Sanatoriym and Hospital – Proton Therapy Center. It is Hong Kong’s First Proton Therapy Center, and we had the privilege of being a part of this milestone for Hong Kong’s cancer treatment.

Seeing the B&O Railroad Museum featured on Fox 45 News as part of the America 250 celebration is a proud moment for our team. The museum continues to bring history to life through immersive exhibits and community events, including this year’s “250th All-American Bash.”

We were honored to contribute to the renovation and addition project that supports the museum’s vision and helps preserve one of America’s most significant railroad landmarks for generations to come.

Convergent Technologies Design Group is proud to be part of projects where history, community, and innovation come together. 🚂

We had the opportunity to support Design Collective on the BLC Civic Plaza at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building for the Maryland Stadium Authority.

This project is a key piece of the broader Blue Line Corridor initiative, transforming the civic experience in Prince George’s County and strengthening connections between transit, government, and community spaces.
Our team contributed to the creation of a dynamic outdoor plaza that serves as both a functional gathering space and a welcoming front door for the community. The design emphasizes:

✅ Strong pedestrian connectivity
✅ Inviting public realm enhancements
✅ Durable, high-quality materials
✅ A modern civic identity that reflects the County’s growth

From concept through execution, it was rewarding to partner with Design Collective and the Maryland Stadium Authority to bring this vision to life and support continued investment along the Blue Line Corridor.
Projects like this demonstrate how thoughtful design and collaboration can elevate public spaces and foster meaningful community engagement.

We’re proud to have played a role in the successful completion of the new science and innovation facility at St. Paul’s School for Girls, a transformative addition to their campus in Maryland.

This approximately 25,000-square-foot expansion and renovation represents a major investment in the future of STEM education, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories, makerspaces, and technology-rich learning environments designed to support interdisciplinary, hands-on learning.

Working alongside the talented team at Marshall Craft Associates, our team provided the telecommunications, audiovisual, and security systems that help bring these spaces to life, supporting collaboration, connectivity, and safety across the facility.

From advanced science labs to flexible project-based learning environments, this project sets a new standard for how educational spaces can empower the next generation of innovators and leaders.

We’re honored to partner with forward-thinking institutions like St. Paul’s School for Girls and to contribute to environments where students can explore, create, and thrive.