Design Video

As a designer, you spend most of your time on the overall appearance of the space. Your customer is giving you colors and finishes, appliances, etc., of what they want, but often the most essential part of a space is overlooked, and that is how it functions. In this presentation, you will learn to look…

Mandated requirements for accessibility in Canada and demand from an aging population, is creating a growing need for barrier-free bathrooms. Today’s accessibility compliant bathroom no longer has to be utilitarian or “institutional” in its design. Design options are enhanced through the use of tile and innovative construction methods. The result is beautiful bathrooms that also…

North America is in desperate need of more inclusive housing for those with accessibility needs and seniors wishing to thrive in their homes for years to come. Universally designed housing is needed to create innovative ways that eliminate barriers so people can continue to live well in place. Panasonic recognizes the need to provide solutions…

Join Mina Zeighami, Founder and Principal Designer at Design by Azure for a design tour of her award winning Doris kitchen project. The homeowners, a couple in their late 60’s and early 70s, downsized from a large detached home in the suburbs into a Toronto penthouse apartment after their children left home. They wanted a…

We humans are complex adaptive systems. Collectively and individually, we seem to be attracted to things that threaten our well-being. Beyond the obvious vices and weaknesses this includes binaries, labels, hierarchies of power, and elitism. Our extra-large brains have been honed to be siloed and short term, rather than holistic and long term. Time famine,…

With mounting evidence that the current accessible housing stock in Canada will not meet the burgeoning population of aging Canadians and increasing number of people with disabilities, Canada’s accessible housing crisis is being realized. With 19% of Canadians now over 65 now and persons with disabilities already representing 1 in 5 Canadians, future projections outline…

In this presentation Michael & Robert will be discussing new and exciting technology that allow people to live healthier lives at home. Major Topics include, Air Quality, Water Quality, Light Quality, Safety & Security Tech. Speaker Michael D. Ham & Robert May

Aging and growing old is something that we all do. However, where we grow old differs from person to person. Some people downsize their home to a condo, some move to a warmer climate, and others look for community facilities that will cater to their health and wellbeing. We are privileged to live in North…

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…

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…