Provider: Thermasol®
IDCEC 1.0/HSW, GBCI, NARI
9:10 am | 3rd Floor
The Future of Health and Wellness in Smart Homes
Many around the world look to escape the modern stresses of life by incorporating healthier options of living, including the implementation of Smart Home Technologies. Wellness technology at home has evolved over the years, and in this course, participants will learn about the recent shift towards wellness-oriented smart home design and its marketplace.
We’ll discuss smart home technology that benefits air quality, natural light, comfort-focused sleep technology, water purifiers, steam shower systems, and many more. As we go through these topics, we’ll consider the key benefits and how wellness technology can improve the health, safety, and welfare of our lives.
Learning Objectives
- Review the home wellness-oriented market size and its statistics with a focus on air quality, natural light, better sleep, and water purification.
- Discover smart home technologies that can improve occupants’ health, safety, and welfare.
- Analyze the positive effects of wellness technology on an individual’s time & organization, interpersonal connections, and physical & mental health.
- Understand and integrate intelligent primary bathroom design with health, wellness, and steam shower.
Presenter: Creative Living
IDCEC 1.0/HSW AIA, LS CES, NKBA
9:10 am | 2nd Floor
Outdoor Kitchen Design Using Stainless Steel Cabinetry
Selecting outdoor kitchen cabinetry and appliances that meet a client’s needs and budget and address climate concerns can be challenging. This course explores the design of safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor kitchens and living areas. Learn the various types of cabinetry available, with a focus on stainless steel as a positive alternative for cabinetry. Included is a synopsis of outdoor kitchen design principles and considerations.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss stainless steel cabinetry as a durable, versatile, sustainable, and timeless option for outdoor kitchens and describe the finishes, cabinet types, and available door styles.
- Design an outdoor space that enhances occupant lifestyle and fosters social interaction, and choose the appropriate outdoor appliances and components based on function, performance, budget, space, materials, and client needs.
- Explain the design issues, such as kitchen layout, grill location, lighting, and slip-resistant surfaces, that must be considered before starting an outdoor kitchen building project to ensure the final space is safe and functional.
- Incorporate heating/cooling and shelter as functional elements that address occupant comfort and protection, and decorative elements that enhance the outdoor kitchen design and overall user experience.
Provider: Kallista
IDCEC 1.0/HSW, AIA, ASID, IIDA, NKBA
10:15 am | 3rd Floor
The Self-Care and Wellness Benefits of Luxury Kitchens and Bathrooms
Traditionally, home has been a place for retreat and sanctuary. But as more people work from home, it is increasingly difficult to disengage from work responsibilities and set aside the time needed to refresh ourselves. As our stress levels rise, so does the need for self-care. This course looks at two areas of the home that are ideal for performing self-care and improving our well-being, assisted by investing in luxurious items: the bathroom and the kitchen.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the concept of self-care and how it can improve our health.
- Discover the advantages of a spa-like bathroom setting in alleviating stress.
- Explore how smart technologies enhance the bathroom and kitchen experiences and promote physical and psychological benefits.
- Assess the benefits of culinary therapy and dining together.
- Discuss the many options and accessories available for upgraded bathrooms and kitchens.
Provider: Benjamin Moore
IDCEC 1.0/HSW, AIA, IDC
10:15 am – 2nd Floor
Fashion & Interiors: Common Threads that Shape Our Space
Whether through patterns, materials, or color, the influence of fashion has always played a role in how we dress our surroundings. Similarities and connections drawn between fashion and interior design create a compelling narrative that serves as a point of inspiration for Color Trends 2026.
Correlations between decorative styles and fashion will be illustrated, alongside their iconic color palettes – Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern. Throughout the course, a renewed interest in classics refreshed for today’s interiors is demonstrated through a reverence for craft and attention to detail.
Inspired by cues from fashion, the Color Trends 2026 palette invites an approachable sensibility with exceptional use of color.
Provider: CET & Associates
IDCEC 1.0/HSW, AIA, ASID, IIDA, NKBA
11:30 am | 3rd Floor
Human Centric Lighting for Today’s Luxury Home
This course will focus on:
- Circadian Human Central lighting
- Wellness and productivity
- Natural light integration
- Tunable white lighting
- Shading and daylight strategies
Learning Objectives
- Define human centric lighting and examine its three elements:
- Quality light
- Natural light
- Personalized control
- Examine key considerations and smart technologies that enable human centric lighting.
- Explore design best practices for human centric lighting and determine ways to communicate the value to clients.
Provider: StudioIAP
IDCEC 1.10/ HSW, ASID, IIDA , IDC, HSW, NARI
11:30 am | 2nd Floor
The Influence of Scandinavian Design on Modern Bathrooms and Bathroom Technology
The course, sponsored by VOLA, provides a historical perspective on Scandinavian design and how that design aesthetic continues to drive both the internal technology and the exposed design of today’s faucets, showers, plumbing fixtures, and accessories. Scandinavian design is all about simplicity and functionality – every element has a purpose.
Learning objectives
- Participants will learn about the influence of Scandinavian Design on today’s modern plumbing fixtures.
- Participants will learn about the latest offerings in in-wall shower systems, including installation methods and mounting options, and why it’s critical to create a mold-free environment.
- Participants will learn about state-of-the-art electronic faucets and design options.
- Participants will learn about product evaluations, specifications, and a variety of projects that showcase the latest designs and their technical benefits.
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