Control 4 Sponsors
Living in Place Institute Tours and Programming at KBIS 2019.
Strong Support of Innovative Products,
Design Philosophy and Certified Living in Place Professionals.
Las Vegas, NV –
February 20, 2019, Control4 Corporation,
a leading global provider of smart home solutions, is
putting its weight behind the paradigm-shifting education being delivered by
the Living in Place Institute (LIPI) as it relates to the growing need for safe
and functional residential design solutions for everyone, regardless of age or
ability. Control4 is the title sponsor of the Living in Place Recognized
Product Tour and is participating in multiple LIPI educational seminars at the
Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) happening this year at the Las Vegas
Convention Center, February 19-21, 2019.
“As an organization that provides smart home
solutions, we understand the need and usefulness of better training and education
around the Living in Place principles. Safety and comfort in the home is
important no matter anyone’s age; at some point, everyone needs some help in
their homes and we are firm believers that the Living in Place Institute is leading
the way in education for everyone in the design and build community,” says Brad
Hintze, senior director, product marketing for Control4.
Control4 is proud to be sponsoring a number of activities
happening in and around the Convention Center:
The KBIS 2019 Showcase for
Living in Place
in Room S114 brings attention and information to make all homes
accessible, comfortable and safe, regardless of the occupant’s current or
future needs or age.
Special mini-booths,
including one from Control 4 will highlight Living in Place Recognized
Products.
Panel
Discussions – Room S114
The Living in Place Institute will also host a series of FREE
education panel discussions Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, hosted by experts
in the field:
Tuesday
4:00 – Kitchen & Bathroom Trends for Living in Place
Wednesday 11:30 – Technology for Safer Living in Place
Wednesday 3:30 – Lighting & Color for Living in Place
The Living in
Place Institute Recognized Product Tour
Control4 is also sponsoring the “The Living in Place Institute Recognized
Product Tour’, which takes places each day of the show. There will be nine
tours, three each day, with a guided tour of 5-6 companies whose products are
integral to designing safe, functional homes. The tours last about 90 minutes
and they begin at the NKBAs booth in the North Hall, #2627. Registration is
required as space is limited.
To learn more and
register for any of the presentations or tours visit:
https://livinginplace.institute/KBIS-Presentations
https://livinginplace.institute/Tours
About
Control4
Control4
[NASDAQ: CTRL] is a leading global provider of automation and networking
systems for homes and businesses, offering personalized control of lighting,
music, video, comfort, security, communications, and more into a unified smart
home system that enhances the daily lives of its consumers. Control4 unlocks
the potential of connected devices, making networks more robust, entertainment
systems easier to use, homes more comfortable and energy efficient, and
provides families more peace of mind. Today, every home and business needs
automation horsepower and a high-performance network to manage the increasing
number of connected devices. The Control4 platform interoperates with more than
12,500 third-party consumer electronics products, ensuring an ever-expanding
ecosystem of devices will work together. Control4 is now available in over 100
countries. Leveraging a professional channel that includes over 5,700 custom
integrators, retailers, and distributors authorized to sell Control4 products,
Pakedge networking solutions and Triad Speakers, Control4 is delivering
intelligent solutions for consumers, major consumer electronics companies,
hotels, and businesses around the world.
About KBIS
KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA),
is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry
products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath
industry and has been for 50+ years.
Early
in 2013, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced an agreement to co-locate the
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with the International Builders’ Show
(IBS) in Las Vegas, Nev. in February 2014 under the banner of Design and
Construction Week® and both organizations recently extended the
agreement through 2026. The mega-event returns to Las Vegas Feb. 19 – 21, 2019.
NKBA and NAHB will continue to produce separate educational programming and
special events though one pass provides access to both shows.
KBIS
is operated by Emerald Expositions, the largest operator of
business-to-business trade shows in the United States, with most of our shows
dating back several decades. We currently operate more than 50 trade shows,
including 31 of the top 250 trade shows in the country as ranked by TSNN,
as well as numerous other events. Our events connect over 500,000 global
attendees and exhibitors and occupy more than 6.5 million NSF of exhibition
space. We have been recognized with many awards and accolades that reflect our
industry leadership as well as the importance of our shows to the exhibitors
and attendees we serve. More information about KBIS can be found at www.kbis.com.
About the National
Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
The
National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade
association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS), as part of
Design and Construction Week ® (DCW). With nearly 14,000 member companies
representing tens of thousands of members in all segments of the kitchen and
bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the industry since the
association’s founding in 1963. The NKBA envisions a world where everyone
enjoys safe, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces. The mission of
the NKBA is to inspire, lead and empower the kitchen and bath industry through
the creations of certifications, marketplaces and networks. For more
information, visit www.NKBA.org
or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522). KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of
the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
About The Living In
Place Institute
The Living In Place
Institute provides trusted advocacy and innovative, leading-edge education
programs that provide a fundamental shift to a simpler, complete approach to
improving accessibility, comfort, and safety in all homes with designs and
products, not just for the aging, but for individuals of all needs and ages,
now and in the future. The Certified Living In Place Professional™ (CLIPP™)
program is the Institute’s flagship educational program. CLIPP graduates gain
the latest knowledge on Living In Place design principles and products; earn a
formal certification; provide a comprehensive, safe-home approach to home
design & products; and increase the safety of homes for people in a wide
variety of life circumstances. The Living In Place Institute CLIPP classes are
endorsed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and are CEU-approved
for members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, American Society of
Interior Designers, International Interior Design Association, Interior
Designers of Canada, American Occupational Therapy Association, National
Association of the Remodeling Industry, Society of Certified Senior Advisors,
and American Society of Home Inspectors. The institute also has introduced
the Goal 2018! initiative to involve builders, designers,
professionals, consumers, celebrities, and everyone in reducing falls in the
home 50% by 2028 with safer designs & products. The Living In Place
Institute can be reached at: www.LivingInPlace.Institute or 303-726-6828.
