Posts by Livable Canada
Could a Smarter Home Help You Age in Place?
By: Mark Ray, Next Avenue Contributor | Jun 26, 2019 In the heart of Louisville’s Innovation District sits the Thrive Center, a 7,500-square-foot space dedicated to showing how technology can enhance the lives of older adults. And in the center of the center is the prototype of a smart home — including kitchen, living room,…
Read MoreKOHLER Expands Smart Home Collection at CES 2021, Emphasizes Wellbeing and Touchless Experiences for Kitchen and Bath
Kohler Co. | Jan 08, 2021 KOHLER, Wis., Jan. 8, 2021 /CNW/ — Kohler Co., a global leader in the design and innovation of kitchen and bath products, today announces several new additions to its smart home portfolio with a focus on personal wellbeing. Kohler introduces four new products during the first-ever virtual CES: Stillness…
Read MoreModifying Staircases Inside and Outside the House an Important Aspect of Fall Prevention
By: Linda Kafka | Oct 20, 2020 Fall is a time of pumpkin-flavored everything, but the thick-skinned fruit (yes, fruit) is also ripe for use in home decor. How to pick the best ones? First, get thee to a pumpkin patch for a fresher and more interesting selection than what you’d find at a grocery…
Read MoreHidden Air Pollution in Our Home: The Importance of Ventilation
By: Linda Kafka | April 2021 Outdoor air has been regulated for years, but what about the indoor air pollutants that have been hiding in our homes for decades? Apart from the bathrooms, even the kitchens have been proved to contain these harmful particles. Cooking, cleaning, and other household activities are majorly generating significant levels…
Read MoreWhy the LivABLE Environment Conference is the Design Industry’s Must-Attend Event this Fall
By: Linda Kafka | Oct 17, 2020 Improved building practices in residential design is not only good for your health but essential to supercharge your design business. Toronto— — The first-ever LivABLE Environment Conference takes place in a fully virtual format from October 28 to 30. This much-anticipated three-day trade event offers participants the opportunity…
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