IIDEXCanada 2015 Preview
The tectonic plates, they are a-shiftin’. With apologies to Bob Dylan, one reason for members of the A&D community to attend IIDEXCanada 2015, taking place December 2 and 3 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is to get up to speed on two emerging, must-know industry trends: inclusive design and wellness. Unless you doggedly read the trade journals, you might not be aware that “universal design” and “accessible design” are yesterday’s terms, and that “wellness” and “wellbeing” is a pursuit distinct from healthcare. IIDEXCanada aims to bring attendees up to speed on these fields with intensive summits featuring international teams of panelists. Or, if you’d prefer a brief overview of the emerging realms, one-hour sessions will also be held. Last year, IIDEXCanada, Canada’s largest design expo and conference, co-located with Construct Canada and seven related events to create the Buildings Show, boasting 1,600 exhibitors, 350 seminars and tours and, last …