Posts by Livable Canada
Applying Biophilic Design
This presentation introduces the case studies and the science of biophilic design along with tools for creating experiences of nature in your design projects. Speaker Bill Browning
Read MoreThe Accessible Home Entrance
In this presentation, architect, activist and author, Ron Wickman will introduce the human benefits, building challenges and construction techniques of the accessible (no-step) home entrance. Housing needs to be flexible enough to easily adapt to a family’s needs thus affording the family the choice to grow in the same home and the same community. Good…
Read MoreAccessibility for All Through Universal Design
Facts and Figures: Canada’2020: Population 38m Accessible Canada Act/ACA’2019 Premise: Barrier-Free Environment in Canada by 2040 ACA is applicable to about 6m Canadians with disabilities, yet ACA does not apply to private homes. ACA’19 is applicable to entities under federal jurisdiction & industries under regulatory charter of Canada i.e., aviation, banking etc. What is a…
Read MoreMULTI-Generational LIVING – Design Considerations – Working Through the Challenges
A phenomenon that is increasing in popularity, enlight of the rising costs and supply issues of housing in Ontario, is Multigenerational living. As we know, designing for a family, couple or individuals looking to age in their home has its challenges at the best of times. When family members at different stages in their lives…
Read MorePlanning for Home Technology Systems
All of us interact with technology every day, from using the Internet, streaming TV shows & movies, streaming music & podcasts, arming our alarm systems, and adjusting our home’s environment for convenience (climate, lighting, shading, etc.). It is no longer a question of if a home will have technology in it, the only question is…how…
Read MoreThe Top 3 Home Wellness Must-Haves
Designing homes that support the health and wellness of our clients should be automatic, not something we wait for them to request. There are many layers to a healthy home, some of which aren’t a fit for everyone. Focusing on three specific must-haves will have a profound effect on everyone. In reviewing each must-have, we’ll…
Read MoreAdd a Senior & Specialty Move Manager to Your LivABLE Design Team
Creating a LivABLE home for your clients takes a team of experts! Discover more about a LivABLE Expert who is relatively new on the scene — a Senior & Specialty Move Manager. Learn how they can help you with the entire process. Whether you’re involved in a redesign, a total renovation, accessibility modifications or a…
Read MoreEvery Great Living in Place Design Requires Accessories
The importance of accessories in every room of the home. How accessories declutter areas and how consumers are asking more & more for these types of products. Our theme ” Give Them Organization, Functionality, Accessibility and Safety! Speaker Angie Nellis
Read MoreBeautiful Products to Keep you Functionally Independent
In our discussion, we will be reviewing various products for your home that are designed to provide you an accessible environment. These products, some very new, through their design and function can keep you independent. Speaker Todd Brickhouse
Read MoreSmart and Connected Communities – Technology Supporting Health and Well-being
Smart technology is becoming a part of every aspect of our lives, from the smart phones that we all carry to the technology in our homes and vehicles. This session will discuss smart technology as applied to multi-family environments and show how technology will change the way that we care for people. Speaker Ted Maulucci
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