Posts by Livable Canada
Panel Discussion: The Importance of Circadian Rhythm Management
This discussion will review the importance of circadian rhythm in the human psyche. The proper exposure and management of your circadian rhythm by properly designed artificial lighting or going outside has both psychological and biological improvement. This presentation will discuss the impacts of improper circadian rhythm management and the potential negative impacts and earlier onset…
Read MoreColor Trends & Color Psychology 2021-22
Our world and our spaces will never be the same, and that could be wonderful. The world has changed and our need for Color is deeper and more timely. This course will define the role of color and design in the interface driving health and well-being for humans in the built environment. Learn the current…
Read MorePanasonic Canada – Technology Transforming Lives, Values and Lifestyles
Aligning with Universal Design, Accessibility and Age-Free Living At In this product information session, you will get a glimpse into how Panasonic’s technology can transform our lives in North America and how it influences our values and lifestyle. Panasonic is a leading Japanese manufacturer and building material supplier. Our proprietary design has led to products…
Read MoreA Healthy Home Shouldn’t be an Upgrade. Every Home Needs to be a Healthy Home!
Six years ago I started investigating health impacts from indoor contaminants. I wanted to understand why my daughter had asthma, why a close friend of mine passed away from lung cancer but never smoked, and why people I knew were getting ill more often than others. My journey led me to discover there was a…
Read MoreCalling for Air Flow
How designers can influence healthy living through critical and creative problem solving The COVID-19 pandemic has taught the industry many lessons – including the importance of contagion control, airflow, and sanitization technology. In this highly informative/educational webinar, you’ll hear from a global leader specializing in clean air ventilation systems. This presentation is extremely relevant for…
Read MoreLIVE discussion with Architect Donald H. Ruggles and Mike Peterson
Join Donald H. Ruggles and Mike Peterson for a LIVE informal discussion about the making of the documentary Built Beautiful: An Architecture and NeuroScience Love Affair, along with how science and architecture impact human behavior. We hosted the Canadian premiere of Ruggles’ documentary, Built Beautiful: An Architecture & Neuroscience Love Story, narrated by Martha Stewart…
Read MoreThe Perfect Rebuild: Your Living Spaces, Work Spaces, Your Environments
The pandemic has devastated human lives, economies and the environment. The virus has infected millions and thousands have died. The arrival of the vaccines has not only helped save lives but also has brought hopes of returning to normalcy. “Green Recovery” and “ Build Back better” are the new buzzwords sounding in all levels of…
Read MoreUsing Color and Design to Subconsciously Influence Human Behavior
The world has changed and our need for Colour is deeper and more timely. Come learn the current and future Global Mega Trends and how they influence Colour, Design and Living in our Built Environments. Our world and our spaces will never be the same, and that could be wonderful. We explore colour psychology and…
Read MorePassive House + Wellness and the Built Environment
Health + Wellness and the built environment can be complicated without the knowledge and experience to support your efforts. If we are to realize that full potential of our future built environments, we can’t keep designing and building in silos. In this talk we examine the relationship that health and wellness play in the residential…
Read MoreFeng Shui for Architecture. A Beginners Guide.
Feng Shui for Architecture teaches us how to marry the ancient science and philosophy of Feng Shui with the architectural design and decorating of our living and working environments. Ancient Chinese scholars understood that the built environment had the power to affect the emotional, philological and physical well-being of each of us, and consequently effect…
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