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With 83.5% of our information about our environment coming through our visual centers, color is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of how we navigate and “sense” our worlds. Even so, color has a more significant role in how and how much we sense. This talk will explore color’s role in sensory design, illuminating the…

As communities age, there’s increased demand for modifications to make homes safer and to accommodate people in their senior years. As individuals grow older, the home environment can help them live independently or it can trap them. Find out more about home modifications and how they can help to make it easier for you to…

There’s no need to live with the frustration of a lack of vision or hearing. You deserve to have a better life, and we can help you get there. We offer everything you need for a better life, from effective eyesight solutions to hearing aids that will improve your ability to communicate with those around…

Not everyone can afford to build or buy a new house. If you are in that situation, then you can still make your current home better for you. This session will highlight the areas in which residential design can benefit from strategically employing design techniques borrowed from commercial buildings. Aging people have different needs, so…

It’s appealing now more than ever to be your best-self. Your home and your workplace should be no different than a new workout regime or online course. Your spaces should serve you and help you promote a healthy mindset and in turn a healthy body. What if I told you that your interiors spaces can…

Architecture, Design, and Your DNA! What’s It All Mean? Join three distinguished scholars as they discuss the impact the environment has on health and well-being. Leading professors, Ann Sussman/Boston Architecture College, Justin Hollander/Tufts University and Laura Malinin/Colorado State University will share their knowledge of how images, forms, and sensory stimulants, over time, have contributed to…

As a designer and certified Living in Place professional, there are no words to express how easy it is to live in a home that allows its occupants to feel relaxed knowing that you can move without restrictions. No stairs to deal with in daily activities. Less worry about possible falls on stairs and uneven…

The widespread adoption of living architecture technologies is critical to our efforts to build back from the pandemic and address climate change. This presentation will provide an overview of the basics of green roofs and walls with an emphasis on how these technologies can support biophilic design practices and help building owners and occupants adapt…

Live Presentation: The Substantial Home – Exploring the practical application of commercial design strategies to create individualized health-promoting residential architecture. The places we create for ourselves and our loved ones are an enduring expression of our values and beliefs. Join us for a conversation about the applicability of strategies from commercial architecture and interiors to…

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…